Doug Edmonds has earned a new nickname in the past few years: “The Bill Nye of Science Song.” Channeling the popularity of the Fox show “Glee,” Doug has spent the last two years creating and singing 15 songs set to pop music that explain scientific concepts in ways kids can easily understand. And, he’s shared […]
Brad and Angelina, Bill and Melinda, Barack and Michelle. All power couples known for their philanthropy. And while Northwestern students Hiro Kawashima and Aria Fiat might not yet be household names, they are changing the world for high-need students in Chicago. They co-founded Supplies for Dreams, a student-run nonprofit that provides CPS students with school […]
Join Mike Tobin to raise money for wounded warriors on Sunday, October 23, noon – 6 p.m. Participants will ride or run alongside wounded veterans, meet recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, and personally thank the men and women who are serving our country. Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun and music at the […]
When United Way of Lake County administered a kindergarten readiness assessment in Waukegan, they discovered that 76% of resident six year-olds had no knowledge of literature – meaning, they’d never seen a book.
Autism Speaks’ free 100 Day Kit offers critical information and an action plan for families in the first days after a child’s diagnosis. While countless websites are geared toward some aspect of the disease, the 100 Day Kit compiles the essentials from the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, Autism Speaks. Many parents feel […]
On Saturday, August 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake County Haven in Libertyville will open its doors to the community to introduce and educate local families about homelessness in Lake County. Attendees will be able to walk through the shelter and see where the women and children supported by Lake County Haven live […]
Ruth Marcus has an engaging smile and personality that seems to draw people in.
It’s time for summer camp! Options abound for school-age youngsters with park district offerings, day camps and vacation specialty programs noted for their focus on sports, arts, or even cooking. Happily, for kids with specific social, emotional or behavioral needs, there’s a warm and welcoming place, too. Camp Neeka of The Josselyn Center (TJC) in […]
There’s a very short window for children to learn to read proficiently.
For the youth participants in YouthBuild Lake County, it’s not just a goal in the “green” homes they build, but in the lives being sustained in the process. Based in North Chicago, YBLC was founded in 2003 to provide education opportunities and job training skills to youth in Lake County. YBLC is a local chapter […]
