Conservation Research Conducted 26.9 Miles From Marin
Important research happening on the Farallon Islands.
10 Women Leaders Who Are Breaking The Glass Ceiling
When Julie Abrams was a student at St. Pius X Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she describes herself as “precocious.” In middle school she was the student, who would be taken to the nearby high school for math classes–a born leader–Julie was the captain of the swim team and constantly organized group activities. In […]
How to Enact Change and Be a Better Ally This Pride Month
Maybe it’s a good thing COVID-19 canceled our glittery Pride parades and parties. Because this Pride Month shouldn’t be a celebration. The recent weeks of injustice and protest have made me ask myself: How can the LGBTQ+ community be proud if some of our own are being left behind by systemic racism? How can we […]
Black Lives Matter: 5 Ways to Help Others This Week
How to help anti-racism efforts.
Black Lives Matter: 5 Ways to Help in Chicago Right Now
As human beings, we cannot ignore what is happening in our country, and the injustice that Black Americans experience daily. Black lives matter—they have always mattered—and the recent examples of police brutality and the death of George Floyd are devastating. Combined with the startling statistics about Black lives and COVID-19 deaths, it is a very […]
You Said It: The Elks Kitchen Cares Project Is Cooking Up 150 To-Go Lunches Daily For The St. Vincent De Paul Dining Room In San Rafael
Providing nutritious and delicious meals to those most in need.
Help the Chicago Architecture Center Continue to Inspire and Educate During the Covid-19 Shutdown
While we won’t know the full extent of the economic downfall of Covid-19 for some time, we do know that it will have the biggest impact on small businesses, restaurants and nonprofits. Nonprofits rely heavily on donations raised through events and galas—many of which have been cancelled. The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is one of the […]
Help the Chicago Architecture Center Continue to Inspire and Educate During the Covid-19 Shutdown
While we won’t know the full extent of the economic downfall of Covid-19 for some time, we do know that it will have the biggest impact on small businesses, restaurants and nonprofits. Nonprofits rely heavily on donations raised through events and galas—many of which have been cancelled. The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is one of the […]
Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Robert King, Good Samaritan Hero
Last year on the Saturday before Easter, Robert King, a 20-year automotive sales professional, decided to take the scenic route home from work. He had finished a busy day selling cars and was looking forward to getting home. “I remember the day so clearly. It was a beautiful, sunny evening and I hopped on Lake […]
You Said It: Support Those Battling Addiction During COVID-19
I’m a recovering addict who has now been sober for more than a decade. I grew up in a household where both of my parents struggled with addiction. I know what it’s like to hit rock bottom having served my first prison sentence at age 20. But, more importantly, I know what it takes to […]
