You Said It: LCCF's Racial Equity Program Is Building Community and Contributing to Economic Justice in Lake County

The Lake County Community Foundation (LCCF) brings together philanthropists and donors, along with innovation and ideas, to create impact in Lake County, Illinois — today and for generations to come.  At LCCF, we believe our mission is best fulfilled when we embrace racial equity, diversity and inclusion (REDI) not only as core values but also […]

How to Help the People of Ukraine

People around the world are reeling from shock as we watch the full-scale invasion that Vladamir Putin has unleashed on Russia’s neighbor, Ukraine. Since last week, Russia’s troops have infiltrated much of the Eastern European country and have left destruction in their wake, with aerial bombings and ground invasions targeting the country’s major cities such […]

How to Help the People of Ukraine

People around the world are reeling from shock as we watch the full-scale invasion that Vladamir Putin has unleashed on Russia’s neighbor, Ukraine. Since last week, Russia’s troops have infiltrated much of the Eastern European country and have left destruction in their wake, with aerial bombings and ground invasions targeting the country’s major cities such […]

How to Help the People of Ukraine

People around the world are reeling from shock as we watch the full-scale invasion that Vladamir Putin has unleashed on Russia’s neighbor, Ukraine. Since last week, Russia’s troops have infiltrated much of the Eastern European country and have left destruction in their wake, with aerial bombings and ground invasions targeting the country’s major cities such […]

Better Makers: The Associate Board of the Juvenile Protective Association Raises $100,000 to Provide Mental Health Support to Vulnerable Children

On February 5, Venue West in Chicago resembled a scene straight out of Vegas — a casino stocked with blackjack counters, craps tables and roulette wheels.  It was all part of the glamourous backdrop for the Associate Board of the Juvenile Protective Association (JPA)’s annual All in for Kids Casino Night. More than 300 guests […]

Royal Caribbean Has Ambitious Sustainability Goals — How The Company Plans to Cruise Toward Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

The cruise industry makes up a substantial section of the travel industry. Before the pandemic, Statista reports cruise passengers totaling almost 30 million in 2019. While Covid-related impacts have continued to hit the cruise industry hard two years into the pandemic, new studies show that travelers are once again ready to cruise. Cruise giant Royal […]

Better Makers: Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Virtual Holiday Celebration Raises Thousands to Empower People, Dogs and Communities

Supporters of Guide Dogs for the Blind gathered virtually — along with a small in-person consort at its San Rafael campus — on December 4 to help the nonprofit raise funds for its nationally renowned guide dog program that empowers lives by creating exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities. Emmy Award-winning radio and TV […]

Better Makers: Bread & Roses Presents Holds Annual Benefit Concert at St. Joseph’s Arts Society

On November 19, close to 400 supporters and guests joined the board, staff and volunteers from arts organization Bread & Roses Presents for AN outstanding night of music at the elegant St. Joseph’s Arts Society in San Francisco’s SoMa district. The benefit evening starred indie-rockers Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus ofBoygenius along with Grammy nominee Allison Russell.   Guests were greeted at the […]