For the past 15 years, Bill Gates has dedicated prodigious intellectual and financial resources to understanding climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, and to fostering solutions which will prevent the planetary catastrophes that scientists believe they foretell. Gates says the world emits 51 billion tons of greenhouse gases annually and this needs to be reduced […]
Horizons for Youth’s 21st Annual On Cloud Nine event raised funds to help break barriers to education for students. Over 100 guests around the country attended the virtual Feb. 6 event. Guests heard from Executive Director Greg Borkowski, Horizons for Youth family members and other supporters. More than 30 sponsors backed the event, which raised […]
This spring, consider the countless organizations that have worked vigorously to support our community during the pandemic. Whether you can give your time by volunteering, things by donating unwanted or unused items, or support through monetary contributions — give back to these Chicago-area nonprofits and show your appreciation for their commitment to our city and […]
Although most of us couldn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day with our loved ones, the Bay Area’s charity organizations weren’t short on love, hosting virtual events to help those in most in need. Marin Valentine’s Ball Brings Love to North Bay’s Vulnerable Youth Annual Event Brings in Much-Needed Funds for Three Youth Organizations The 2021 Marin Valentine’s […]
Cradles to Crayons, a recipient of the 2019 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Awards Judges’ Distinction Award, supplies children from birth to age 12 with basic necessities, helping mitigate clothing insecurity in Chicago. Before the pandemic, approximately 225,000 Chicagoland kids experienced poverty, and this number has since increased. In December, the Make It Better Foundation […]
In the mid-70s, Bill Gates turned the world on its ear with the creation of Microsoft. He is now looking to change the world again by coming up with a cohesive solution to the very sticky and complex problem of climate change. “In a typical year, the world emits over 51 billion tons of greenhouse […]
In the mid-70s, Bill Gates turned the world on its ear with the creation of Microsoft. He is now looking to change the world again by coming up with a cohesive solution to the very sticky and complex problem of climate change. “In a typical year, the world emits over 51 billion tons of greenhouse […]
In the mid-70s, Bill Gates turned the world on its ear with the creation of Microsoft. He is now looking to change the world again by coming up with a cohesive solution to the very sticky and complex problem of climate change. “In a typical year, the world emits over 51 billion tons of greenhouse […]
How the environment changed when the “impossible” happened.
Sound, inspired leadership has never been more critical to the future of our communities. At Better, we’ve made it our mission to celebrate local and global leaders driving positive change. From eco warriors fighting to save our planet, to athletes making an impact on and off the court, to forces for change achieving progress in […]
