Chicago Fire FC Announces Annual RAISE for P.L.A.Y.S. Fundraiser to Benefit Underserved Youth
Raffle and donations will benefit the fire foundation’s award-winning program.
Keep Unwanted Clothing Out of the Landfill — How to Reduce Your Textile Waste
“Fast fashion” makes it easy — and affordable — to keep up with the latest style trends, but it also means a proliferation of textiles end up in the waste stream. One of the worst ramifications: Plastic microfibers from synthetic fabrics contaminate our oceans, harming marine ecosystems. According to the 2014 California Solid Waste Characterization […]
Local Woman Intervenes and Saves a Life: Award Sponsor KPMG US LLP Honors 2021 Red Cross Lifesaving Rescue Hero
On August 27, 2020, Kyla Davis of Skokie, the 2021 Lifesaving Rescue Hero Award recipient, had just finished her night shift as a hospital operator when she saw a woman screaming for help while a man held a knife to her neck. Kyla immediately made her presence known by yelling at the man to stop. While walking towards them, the man flashed the […]
Better Makers: Chicago Lights Raises Over $650,000 at 29th Annual Gala of Hope
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 […]
Dining for Justice: A New Bay Area Food-Justice Program Ensuring No One Goes Hungry
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 […]
The Power of Storytelling: Make It Better Foundation Accelerates Nonprofit Support Through Cash Grants
“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 […]
Better Makers: Wine Tasting Is a d’Vine Affair at 21st Year of Annual Catholic Charities Fundraising Event
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 […]
A Preview of the 2023 Lyric Wine Auction's Rare and Exclusive Lots
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 […]
You Said It: Help Blue Heron Foundation Respond to the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
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 […]
Better Makers: Institute on Aging’s Heart of the Bay Raises Fund for Senior Services, With Help From Kristi Yamaguchi
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 […]
