Chicago Lights’ Gala of Hope returned in-person on Friday, March 4 at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, with 330 patrons supporting the youth development and social services programs offered by the organization since 1964. Co-chaired by Bill Patterson and Pete Shannon, founding members of Chicago Lights’ Associate Board in 2011, and managed by Chicago Lights’ Associate Director […]
Oakland-based nonprofit Community Kitchens, a collective of chefs and restaurateurs, recently launched a new food-justice program called Dining for Justice to ensure no one goes hungry in the community. Launched last month, it’s the first-of-its-kind program that adds a 1% surcharge on diners’ bills at participating restaurants, with 100% of the proceeds used to fund […]
“Stories constitute the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal.” – Dr. Howard Gardner, professor Harvard University As a media company, we know the value of a good story. It gives us an opportunity to learn from another person’s experience and it can strengthen or challenge our opinions and values. That’s why the Make […]
For 21 years, the d’Vine Affair has been key to helping Catholic Charities operate its self-sufficiency programs in Cook and Lake Counties. The tradition continued on February 26, 2022, as 115 attendees gathered virtually for the second year in a row to experience exceptional wine and beer while raising essential funds to support the 100-year-old […]
Mark your calendars: The next Lyric Wine Auction may not be until May 13, 2023, but there is already an impressive array of priceless lots confirmed, including rare wines and travel experiences, thanks to the generosity of vintners, hospitality partners and Lyric Opera patrons around the world. The Lyric Wine Auction is one of Chicago’s […]
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is touching hearts around the world. We at Blue Heron have been equally devastated and immediately pivoted to help the constant stream of refugees crossing the borders in Romania and Moldova. We already had a team and infrastructure in place – most importantly the ability to transfer money quickly between […]
Heart of the Bay, Institute on Aging’s largest annual fundraising event, took place Tuesday, February 8 and was attended virtually by almost 400 people. Olympic Champion and Bay Area resident Kristi Yamaguchi was the mistress of ceremonies, lending her star power to the audience. With a theme of “A Celebration of Connections,” the virtual dinner […]
Not only is March Women’s History Month, but on March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day established over a century ago to honor the achievements of women and to promote gender equality around the world. This year’s theme is #BreaktheBias — raising awareness on bias, stereotypes and discrimination in the struggle for women’s equality. […]
On August 30, 2020, Officer Marseilla Collins, the 2021 Law Enforcement Hero recipient, had been on the job with the Chicago Police Department for only seven days when she responded to a shooting of several individuals in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood. Upon arrival, Officer Collins jumped into action and provided care to several individuals until paramedics arrived. The calmness, quick-thinking and […]
Northwestern University’s undergraduate students will dance for 30 consecutive hours on March 4-6, 2022 as a part of Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) to raise money for Chicago Youth Programs (CYP) and the Evanston Community Foundation (ECF). The marathon will celebrate a yearlong philanthropic effort to help Chicago’s youth overcome systemic inequities and obtain the […]
