This list is adapted from “The World Needs Your Kid,” by Craig Kielburger, Marc Kielburger and Shelley Page. The authors wrote this for kids to follow. Your job is to encourage and cheerlead, but don’t take over and direct. 1. Choose an issue – What is really bugging you? What do you wish you could […]
Don’t miss the FLAIR pop-up shop event Thursday, September 20th-Sunday, September 23rd at the 900 North Michigan shops! The FLAIR store will offer gently used fine designer labels with 70-90% discounts. The best part? 100% of the proceeds benefit The Chicago Lighthouse, a nationally recognized organization that works to create, protect and expand jobs for […]
Looking for a guilt-free way to finally purge your closet of last season’s trends? What about those toys your growing children still sentimentally cling to that are cluttering your basement? Zealous Good provides a platform for donating items, and lets donors know exactly where and how their items are being used. Zealous Good is […]
Do the KIND Thing’s monthly challenge is coming to Chicago for the first time this August—are we ready?
Did somebody say shopping spree?! Order a key card from the North Shore Auxiliary of Jewish Child & Family Services and receive 20% off on all but sale or discounted merchandise at over 200 Chicagoland stores and restaurants! The North Shore Auxiliary of Jewish Child & Family Services offers diverse programs for families and children […]
Everyone likes a new bracelet—especially when it helps to empower and support Afghan women in need. Peace Cord bracelets were first launched in 2010 by ARZU, a not-for-profit which works to empower Afghan women through fair employment, literacy classes and more. The Peace Cord bracelet is their latest product and is woven from authentic military […]
No one was more surprised than Chicago’s Jud Kinnucan and Geeta Singh when ABC-TV came calling. The nonprofit that Kinnucan founded and Singh directs, Bin Donated was chosen to be featured on the show “Secret Millionaire.” Businessman Steve Kaplan of Buffalo Grove was the featured secret millionaire, in an episode based in Chicago. One […]
In the lower level of the Winnetka Community House is a large room with comfy couches, game tables and a steady stream of activities including pizza and movie parties and video game tournaments. At night, open mic events get kids writing their own music and singing and writing comedy and doing stand-up. The Winnetka Youth […]
Illness affects everyone, and nutrition is often the last thing on your mind when a loved one is sick.
