Shop Evanston Whole Foods and Bring Your Own Bag

Caring Connections for Seniors (“CCS”) is happy to announce that it will be the One Dime at a Time recipient organization at Whole Foods Market Evanston South from January-March 2012. CCS has been operating in Rogers Park since 2009. Its participation in the One Dime at a Time program will coincide with the organization’s expansion into Evanston. Whole Foods offers all […]

Rub Shoulders with Cubs to Improve Lives of Children

On Friday, January 13, the Cubs Convention is coming to Harry Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier to host Woody’s Winter Warm-Up. From 8:30 -11:30 p.m., Kerry Wood and fellow Cubbies will get shaking and stirring to serve drinks to their fans and work for tips to raise money and awareness for the Wood Family Foundation! […]

Sparkle and Save the World

Best friends Laura “Barbara” Bennett and Anne Risher combined their passion for entertaining with a desire to help those in need. They created BarbaraAnne Company, and their beautiful black sequin aprons bring sparkle to any event. Half of their profits support charities that bring much needed clothing and supplies to people around the world. They […]

Proactive Charitable Giving: How to Make the Most of Your Donations

The silent auction at your children’s school, your sister’s breast cancer walk, the charity gala your neighbor organizes … There is no shortage of worthwhile causes in need of your money. There’s nothing wrong with reactively writing a check when you’re asked, but if you want to maximize your charitable giving, it pays to take […]

Sisters of Notre Dame Collecting for Homeless and Elderly

The nuns, who are usually at the Wilmette French Market all summer selling their delicious French pastries, are in need of supplies for the homeless and elderly people they serve. If you have new or gently used supplies that you can donate, here’s what they need: Hats, Gloves, Scarves Sleeping Bags Blankets McDonald’s Gift Cards […]

Become Your Own Video Producer at ECTV

Evanston Community Television is an incredible resource where anyone can explore video and TV. ECTV provides opportunities for citizens in Evanston and beyond, such as: Use of up-to-date video and audio technology, including camcorders, lighting and sound equipment, editing facilities and two complete television studios Classes in film editing, field camera work and film production Access […]

Designs for Dignity & The Warming House: a Dramatic Renovation

Designs for Dignity announced the completion of one of its service grant projects—the redesign of The Warming House Youth Center in Howard Park. To celebrate and dedicate the transformation of the facility, an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Sunday, December 4 in Wilmette. Available to area junior high and high school […]

Donate to Your Local Food Bank

Food banks in all our communities are running low as demand continues to outstrip supply. Here is the wish list from the New Trier pantry, but all these food pantries need similar items. Connections for the Homeless Greater Chicago Food Depository New Trier Township Food Pantry Northern Illinois Food Bank Northfield Township Food Pantry Pantry […]

Gentle Yoga for Giving Souls

Join Forever Om Yoga in supporting Autism Speaks on December 11. Enjoy cocktails and pizza following a gentle yoga practice. There will also be a raffle to win a 10 class package and a family photo-shoot with Kaitlin Rogers photography. Suggested donation is $50, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks. […]

Help Make the World’s Largest Ronald McDonald House a Home

What is the “Help Make This House a Home” campaign? Coldwell Banker is sponsoring the Ronald McDonald House Charities “wish list” for their newest—and also the world’s largest—Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital opening summer 2012 in Chicago. This “wish list” covers everything that families could need at the House while their children are […]