Are the Charities You Support Using Your Money Wisely?

There are more than 1 million public charities in America today and people donated more than $358 billion to them in 2014, about 2 percent of the GDP, according to Charity Navigator. There are several ways that donors can do research to make sure that the money they give is being used efficiently and effectively […]

Help Make the World’s Largest Ronald McDonald House a Home

What is the “Help Make This House a Home” campaign? Coldwell Banker is sponsoring the Ronald McDonald House Charities “wish list” for their newest—and also the world’s largest—Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital opening summer 2012 in Chicago. This “wish list” covers everything that families could need at the House while their children are […]

Julie Floyd of Winnetka Makes Our Kids Look Classic

Going from the big business, adult-only world of being an international tax attorney to crawling around on the floor with a camera making monkey sounds for children is one scenario Julie Floyd never imagined for herself fifteen years ago.   Floyd, the photographer who founded and owns Classic Kids Photography, followed her passion when she […]