2013 Philanthropy Awards: Literature for All of Us
When you’re a pregnant and parenting teenager, or a young man experiencing gang pressure, it’s hard to get excited about school.
2013 Philanthropy Awards: Midwest Palliative Hospice & CareCenter
There is a reason why the Chicago Tribune named the Midwest Palliative Hospice & CareCenter a top 100 workplace in 2012. Perhaps it’s the sheer dedication they have to their patients, ensuring that every bit of their experience is tailored to individual needs. They respect and honor each patient’s religious, cultural and personal choices […]
2013 Philanthropy Awards: Bernie's Book Bank
Most recently updated: December 2020 In 2005, golf instructor Brian Floriani decided it was time to make a career change. Drawn to the idea of becoming an elementary school teacher, he took a job as a reading paraprofessional. He soon realized there was a need to get books into the hands of children who did […]
2013 Philanthropy Awards: Beyond Sports Foundation
Beyond Sports Foundation (BSF) is in the business of creating superstars. Its holistic approach to mentoring high school student athletes has allowed graduates to advance to competitive collegiate athletics, with many moving on to successful professional careers. And for the more than 70 graduates of its high school program, BSF is a ticket to […]
2013 Philanthropy Awards: Northwestern University Settlement House
Any day of the year you can find people happily engaged in helping others in NUSH’s historic facility on the north west side of Chicago. Anyone in need will be warmly welcomed in the entry, which feels like a well-loved living room. “Everyone who comes here is considered a neighbor, and we can make […]
2013 Philanthropy Awards: Youth Organizations Umbrella
Youth Organizations Umbrella (Y.O.U.) has been bringing it’s particular brand of magic to the Evanston community since 1974. Having served more than 15,000 youth in the past 40 years, their success is undeniable. Y.O.U. provides academic assistance; life-skills education; social-skills development; recreational, athletic and artistic activities; parental support; crisis intervention; mentoring; case management and […]
2013 Philanthropy Awards: Mother's Trust Foundation
For underprivileged youth in Lake County that depend on social services, having unmet needs can cause anxiety about the certainty of their futures. This is exactly the point when the Mother’s Trust Foundation steps in. When Mother’s Trust receives a request from a qualified professional that cannot be met in full anywhere else, they […]
