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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many have needed a helping hand to endure the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking to help, Glencoe residents David Litchman and Peter Saravis — one with a background in restaurants and the other with one in public health — realized they had something to offer. They came up with Meal Match. “You make one contribution and it […]
February is known as the month of love. While many of us think of ways we can show love to our family and friends, it’s also a perfect opportunity to show love to those in need within our communities. Here are a few ways to spread the love around this month and support local nonprofits. […]
