Scott Turow Revisits His North Shore Roots
To describe Evanston’s Scott Turow as a best-selling author would be a vast understatement.
Quick and Easy: The Art of Work Gala
Celebrate Youth Job Center’s 30th anniversary and support underprivileged youth with job-readiness and placement programs. The Youth Job Center (YJC) has been a leading provider of employment-related services for disadvantaged and at-risk youth in Evanston and Chicago, and they’ve served more than 20,000 young people during their 30-year history. YJC was founded on the belief […]
Anixter Center Rebuilds Lives Affected By Brain Injury
Anixter Center‘s New Focus program gave Tim Donahoe the therapy and support he needed to reclaim his life following a massive stroke at age 41.
Quick and Easy: Donate Dresses, Shoes and Accessories
Donate your new and gently used dresses, shoes and accessories to The Glass Slipper Project. This local organization provides prom attire, free of charge, to young Chicago women who are unable to purchase their own. When: Saturday, March 16 and 23 from noon-3 p.m. Where: The Westfield Concierge at Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie […]
Quick and Easy: K's for Kids Annual Fundraiser
Attend the 5th Annual K’s for Kids Fundraiser, and share the joy of a baseball game with underprivileged children in the Chicago area. What: Enjoy an evening with cocktails, dinner, raffles and a silent auction at this fun annual event. Tickets include a full meal, drink, tour of the brewery and two raffle tickets. Prizes […]
Quick and Easy: Going Green Matters Community Fair
Join Go Green Wilmette at their community fair Going Green Matters for easy-to-implement ideas to save money and benefit the environment. What: View the latest eco-cars, bicycles, LED bulbs, home energy efficiencies and more at this community fair. Experts will be on-hand to answer questions about composting, gardening, and to discuss the contents of food, […]
Quick and Easy: Free Throws for Kids Rank Heroes
Get your head in the game, and team up with Kids Rank for a fun evening shooting hoops at Free Throws for Heroes. What: Either donate a flat fee or get pledges for every free throw you make out of 50. No matter your age or skill level, anyone can shoot free throws on regulation […]
Les Turner Foundation: ALS Research and Care Powerhouse
Harvey and Bonny Gaffen didn’t plan to dedicate their lives to raising money to fight Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig disease. But in 1976, the rare disease struck Les Turner, who was Bonny’s brother-in-law, Harvey’s best friend, and the father of three young children. His illness launched the Gaffens on their […]
Charmm'd Foundation Community Leadership Development
Charmm’d is currently accepting applications for its next Leadership Development cohort. The Charmm’d Foundation, started in 2005 by Sheri Miller, offers leadership development to individuals in schools, local governments and other tax-exempt organizations in three North Shore townships—Lake Forest/Lake Bluff, New Trier and Zion Benton. This program gives community leaders free training—including the Kellogg […]
Quick and Easy: Celebrate 30 Years of Housing Opportunities for Women
Attend the 30th anniversary HOW Very annual gala, and support the empowerment of women and families to help break the cycle of poverty. What: 30th Anniversary HOW Very gala, dinner and auction—Kerry and Sarah Wood, and the Wood Family Foundation are this year’s honorees. Funds raised at this event support the mission of Housing Opportunities […]
