If you’ve ever wished you could give something more impactful than your spare change to the homeless, this resource list for the homeless in Chicago can help. This card lists organizations vetted by Better that will provide food, shelter, or other helpful services in the Chicago region. In other words, now you can go beyond […]
With the holidays quickly approaching, there’s never a more important time to allow this season of giving to encourage just that — a commitment to supporting the people who need it most in Chicagoland. Among the most urgent needs is addressing food insecurity. The lack of access to nutritious food is one part of a […]
According to the Giving US annual report on philanthropy, published by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, charitable giving in the United States increased by 4 percent last year. An Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy study commissioned by the Chicago Community Trust demonstrated that Chicago is an astonishing 50 percent more philanthropic than any […]
On Oct. 19, the Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF) celebrated the powerful ways stories can “nourish, connect, and inspire us to act” at their annual Awards Celebration. The event, which was filmed in front of a live audience of more than 400 supporters and streamed for free on YouTube, raised over $1.2 million for the […]
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 […]
