The SchoolsRule Equity in Education Fund was created in honor of Mary Jane Burke, who is retiring after 50 years of service in education – 28 of those as the Marin County Superintendent of Schools. Contributing to this fund will continue Mary Jane’s lifelong vision of equitable opportunities for all Marin County students, regardless of their zip code. […]
The SchoolsRule Equity in Education Fund was created in honor of Mary Jane Burke, who is retiring after 50 years of service in education – 28 of those as the Marin County Superintendent of Schools. Contributing to this fund will continue Mary Jane’s lifelong vision of equitable opportunities for all Marin County students, regardless of their zip code. […]
90% of people diagnosed with ALS do not have a family history of it. That, coupled with the fact that 1 in 300 individuals will receive an ALS diagnosis in their lifetime, means the disease can affect anyone, at any age. And yet, widespread advocacy for it is lacking at both the federal and societal […]
On Oct. 12, A Safe Haven Foundation (ASHF) announced the resignation of their co-founder and president, Neil Vazquez Rowland. In a letter of resignation, Rowland shared plans to spend more time with her family, pursue her impactful creative endeavors and focus on her real estate investments. She now becomes Chairman Emeritus while Mark Mule, former […]
Play is a fundamental aspect of positive childhood development, and access to resources and materials that encourage play and spur curiosity and growth plays a fundamental role in outcomes during this critical phase. Unfortunately, this access is limited for many families. But this does not have to be the norm. To combat this inequity in […]
Lyric Opera of Chicago commemorated the opening of its 68th season by holding its annual gala in a familiar yet surprising location: inside its famed and glorious opera house. It was the first time in the company’s lengthy history it has held its yearly fundraising event inside the artistic venue. It all happened on September […]
On September 30, the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods hosted its 39th annual Smith Nature Symposium, “Inspiring Change,” at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. Nearly 200 people attended the event to honor the extraordinary leadership of Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen and their impact on ocean justice and conservation as photographers, marine biologists, and founders of SeaLegacy. Every year, […]
October heralds the arrival of cooler weather, and with it, greater need. Volunteer-based organizations across the city are responsible for meeting the needs of the hungry, the houseless and the most vulnerable among us. As temperatures drop, consider taking extra steps to support the community — be it through your time, things or support. Here […]
Beer and baseball have gone hand-in-hand for over a century. Now, Anheuser-Busch’s CEO Brendan Whitworth wants to pair them with civic engagement. On Sept. 22, the Executives’ Club of Chicago and the Chicago Cubs hosted Whitworth for a discussion with former MLB player and Marquee Sports Network analyst Doug Glanville on how Anheuser-Busch is thinking […]
This year, from October 2-8, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week — a national, week-long observance that discusses, examines and advocates for mental health conditions. The series also aims to “raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who founded the tradition in 1990. Yet, […]
