Godrej Billimoria grew up in a small town in India. He and his wife, Avan, have lived on the North Shore since 1970. However, they continue to travel extensively, including trips to India to oversee a $2.5 million project to build a water filtration plant for Billimoria’s hometown, where people have had scarce access to […]
Kathy Gableman Founder, Smart Farm Barrington Three years ago, Barrington’s Kathy Gableman started brainstorming with some of her friends. They wanted to teach their community about sustainable gardening, promote volunteerism and supply healthy produce to the Barrington food pantry, which feeds a surprisingly large population. After consulting with her cousin who is involved with Evanston’s […]
Daniel Kielson, Winnetka Founder and President, BackYard Nature Center Master Site Steward, Skokie Lagoons The backyard of Daniel Kielson’s Winnetka home is a thriving ecosystem. Among the bushes and trees, squirrels play and birds flock to feeders. “Probably within a half hour, there’ll be seven or eight species of birds back here,” he says. With […]
“I got the job!” are the best four words in the English language to Ann Jennett, who has spent her life helping young people enter the workforce. It started several decades ago, when she worked at Evanston Township High School part-time, and then full-time, and then founded the school’s career center. She became famous with […]
Jennifer Woolford’s job as a Senior Vice President at Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., gives her great opportunities to support causes both personally and professionally. Her daughter, Aubrey, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes four years ago, and since then Jennifer has supported her in educating people about the disease. “I’m so proud that she’s really […]
Rotary International is such a Make It Better institution! Club meetings lift your spirits – comraderie, laughter and ways to help others are served along with breakfast or lunch. Members pay a buck to charity in order to share good news. Visitors are celebrated. Want a better day? Attend a Rotarian meeting. Want a better […]
Childcare Network of Evanston (CNE) celebrates and honors early childhood professionals within our local communities with the Early Childhood Awards. Since 1998, Early Childhood Awards have gone to teachers, family child care providers, administrators, volunteers, community leaders, or advocates who have provided leadership, innovation and commitment to the field of early childhood education. CNE extends […]
UNICEF is better known for no-frills fundraising than for fashion. (Remember the Trick or Treat for UNICEF campaign? It’s in its 60th year!)
Beth and Will Drucker Go Green Wilmette Wilmette
Tuesday, March 8 is the 100th anniversary of National Women’s Day. What began as an equal opportunity movement 100 years ago in Denmark has spread across the the globe, incorporating peace and arts initiatives that celebrate women. Locally, Kate Spade and the Women for Women organization are collaborating to sponsor their 2nd annual Join Me […]
