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 […]
The past two years have had an immense effect on how we all live our lives. For so many, it will be seen as the time that ignited change and pushed us to grow. Despite the continuous challenges, Lifehouse has been a remarkable example of hope and resilience. The nonprofit has not wavered in meeting […]
“I worry for my children, for all our children and the future generations. Despite our fight to keep the earth in balance, to protect our territory and our tradition, the Amazon is in danger.” – Mayalú Txucarramãe I am a woman defender of the Amazon from the Kichwa community of Sarayaku in the Ecuadorian Amazon. […]
In 2011, Julie and Michael Tracy’s high-school-age son John, who has autism, experienced a severe mental health crisis that required hospitalization. Looking ahead, the Tracys knew John needed support making the transition to adulthood, and they began a nationwide search for programs with residential, social and vocational opportunities. Not finding exactly what they wanted, they […]
Skin. It defines us and tells our stories. Throughout our history, artists, painters, sculptors, photographers and filmmakers have passionately created the “art of skin.” And if there’s one thing we’ve learned over time, it’s that all skin is beautiful. That’s why the Chicago Dermatological Society is hosting the Art of Skin Gala, a live, in-color […]
For 75 years, The Cove School in Northbrook has helped children with learning disabilities in grades K-12 develop the skills and self-confidence they need in order to successfully transition to community schools or post-secondary education. On February 26, the school held its annual benefit, Cove Shine Bright 2022—raising a record-breaking $600,000 to support both its mission […]
After two years of waiting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of Chicago’s most prominent business leaders and sports franchise owners — including Michael Reinsdorf, Tom Ricketts and Rocky Wirtz — were finally able to gather on March 14 to raise funds for WINGS, a nonprofit centered on ending domestic violence in Chicago. The […]
Alzheimer’s Association Board Member Marty Wilke has been committed to the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association since attending the very first Reason to Hope luncheon in 2010 in honor of her dad. “The Reason to Hope luncheon was where I first learned of the critical mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and how they were working […]
