By The Hand, a nonprofit organization that serves more than 1,600 kids in under-resourced neighborhoods around Chicago, is receiving a transformative $1 million donation from the Kenilworth Union Church’s Gilbert and Marlene Bowen Christian Outreach Fund.
At 86 years old, world-renowned marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, conservationist and author Dr. Sylvia Earle continues to be one of our most inspiring advocates for the protection of the world’s oceans. We spoke to Earle about her new book, her ongoing mission, and what each of us can do to help.
Spring has finally arrived and with it, opportunities to reengage with others in our community. Below is a list of nonprofits looking for volunteers to help with projects, mentors to help young people and donations to fund programs in-need. Chicago Scholars View this post on Instagram […]
Some of the Bay Area’s most notable culinary luminaries lent their star power to help nonprofit Sprouts Chef Training’s reach its fundraising goals at its March 13 gala at Mister Jiu’s in San Francisco, including bestselling author Michael Pollan, three-time Michelin Star Chef Dominique Crenn, and Edible Schoolyard Project founder Alice Waters. All proceeds from […]
Hundreds of pet lovers, many accompanied by their canine companions, enjoyed an evening out at the sold-out PAWS Chicago Animal Magnetism event held Friday, March 11 at Morgan Manufacturing. A record breaking $190,000 was raised over the course of the evening to help homeless and at-risk pets. PAWS, which stands for Pets are Worth Saving, […]
At 86 years old, world-renowned marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, conservationist and author Dr. Sylvia Earle continues to be one of our most inspiring advocates for the protection of the world’s oceans. We spoke to Earle about her new book, her ongoing mission, and what each of us can do to help.
Make It Better Media Group recently hosted “Leadership Lessons,” a virtual Founder’s Fireside Chat moderated by Susan Noyes, founder of Make It Better Media Group, featuring Dorri McWhorter, president of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Michelle T. Boone, president of the Poetry Foundation. During this fireside, the two speakers gave insightful career advice and […]
On March 11, the New Trier Educational Foundation hosted its annual gala at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel in support of New Trier High School, in Northbrook. Parents, alumni, faculty, and staff within the school’s community gathered to both raise funds for program grants and to honor the 2022 inductees into the school’s prestigious […]
Earlier this month, Exec Club Chicago’s 77 Forum hosted “A City For All – Grassroots Growth and Winning Opportunities.” The virtual discussion, moderated by Dahleen Glanton, senior advisor at Kivvit, featured the leaders of several Chicago-area grassroots organizations. Over the course of an hour, they discussed the importance of community engagement and promoting economic investment in […]
I have the great honor of serving on the Board of Directors for MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. MAZON is a leading national voice on hunger advocacy issues, inspired by Jewish values and ideals of “tikkun olam,” meaning to repair the world; to pursue justice. But we are fighting to end hunger for people […]
