Chicago’s greenery isn’t the only thing in full bloom this May. From can’t-miss theater and groundbreaking exhibitions to street festivals, art fairs, and spring markets, the city is bursting with energy and inspiration. Whether you’re planning a Mother’s Day outing, looking for weekend plans, or ready to dive into Chicago’s cultural calendar, these are the […]
In a time when many nonprofits are struggling to sustain year-over-year support — and donors seek more transparency about where their money goes — a small church just north of Chicago has quietly built a model of grassroots philanthropy that’s helped dozens of local organizations not just survive, but thrive. Kenilworth Union Church’s approach might […]
With cutbacks to federal government programs and layoffs of civil servants around the country, there’s been a lot of confusion about funding for wildfire prevention and mitigation under the new presidential administration. Yet, Santa Rosa, California resident Lynn Garric feels encouraged. “I’m a very hopeful, optimistic person,” she explains. “I’m the one who came back […]