Red Cross Board Member Jill Schaaf says she’s “hooked” on seeing just how far a little, or a lot, of good can go. At the time of her retirement in 2016, Schaaf was the CVP, President of Renal at Baxter Healthcare. Now, after a prolific career in healthcare, she continues to make a big impact […]
Officer Jennifer Maddox of Chicago is a 26-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department as well as the 2022 Red Cross Law Enforcement Hero Award recipient. Working on the south side of Chicago as a police officer, Officer Maddox developed a strong bond with the community and noticed that so many children were fearful to […]
The Chicago International Film Festival celebrated its 58th year with a hybrid event running October 12- 23, 2022. The 12-day fest raised $34,818 for its presenting organization, Cinema/Chicago, a nonprofit enriching the community through year-round programming devoted to international and independent cinema. As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, the Chicago International Film […]
Financially, it is a difficult time for many right now. With recent hikes in inflation — some of the highest since 1981 — many feel a strain that comes at the expense of choosing between necessities. One particularly affected population includes seniors, many of whom face the decision to forgo medication in order to put […]
If you are looking to give a truly special gift this holiday season, you are in luck. Wanting to give back during the holidays, Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched Music 4 Good, a charity auction in partnership with Charitybuzz. 100% of net proceeds will benefit nonprofits making a difference in communities around the world, […]
If you are looking to give a truly special gift this holiday season, you are in luck. Wanting to give back during the holidays, Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched Music 4 Good, a charity auction in partnership with Charitybuzz. 100% of net proceeds will benefit nonprofits making a difference in communities around the world, […]
The holiday season is filled with countless sources of delight, but nothing warms the heart quite like giving to those in need. In fact, a Harvard Business School study found that giving gifts, money or donating to others increases our happiness more than spending that money on ourselves. Better makes it our mission to help you bring comfort […]
It is the season of giving, and we have compiled a comprehensive guide with over 100 ways to support Chicago-area nonprofits. Here, we highlight some organizations throughout Chicago, and the best ways to support them this holiday season and into 2023. Read on to hear from them, in their own words. For the complete listing, check out […]
“Housing is a human right in a just society.” The topic of homelessness is one that American society has compartmentalized and downplayed for decades — especially when considering that in 2020 the city of Chicago alone had 65,611 people experiencing different levels of homelessness — an increase of more than 12% from 2019, almost entirely […]
Individuals across the Bay Area gathered for the San Francisco Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on November 5, 2022, raising nearly $900,000 for research, care, and support. The annual event, emceed by Grant Lodes of KRON4 and Reggie Aqui of ABC7, started with a community gathering at Pier 27, where participants enjoyed a […]
