More than 2,500 Chicagoland residents participated in the Chicago Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The event raised more than $1 million to accelerate global research, increase early detection and maximize quality care and support for those living with Alzheimer’s. Despite the chilly Chicago weather, participants dressed in purple attire and gathered at […]
It is no secret that across Chicago, the economic and social landscape can be vastly different neighborhood to neighborhood. But what isn’t as widely understood are the specific disproportionate realities — like housing insecurity and unemployment rates — and the very real consequences they can have in a community. For many youth in the city, […]
“I feel human again.” ShowerUp Chicago hears those words often. For those who are experiencing homelessness, feeling human is not taken for granted. Spending days, weeks and sometimes months without being able to get something as basic and essential as a shower can have a physical, mental, emotional and even a spiritual impact. ShowerUp provides […]
The holiday season asks a lot of us. From shopping, to holiday events, to get-togethers — how do we squeeze the most out of this festive time before it passes us by? To help solve this seasonal problem, Better has conjured up a list of the best 31 things to do in Chicago this December […]
On October 13, the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center hosted an event, Women All in For Poker, held at RPM Seafood Chicago. This exclusive, inaugural event was an opportunity for over 160 women to experience and learn “the art of poker.” Moreover, the evening was in support of the Museum’s constant mission to fight […]
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” And as the season of giving comes around again, keep the momentum going this year by investing in Giving Tuesday — “a global giving movement” based on “radical generosity.” Annually celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving — this year Nov. 29 […]
Building the future is hard work, and Emma Vlasic is putting in the hours. On most weekdays, Vlasic completes a 9-to-5 before driving 55 minutes to the ice. There, the pro hockey player practices with her Connecticut Whale teammates to prepare for weekend competition in the six-team Premier Hockey Federation. Then, it is back home, […]
Now in its ninth year, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Taste of Hope Benefit took place on November 3rd in the AON Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. And what worthier cause? The ACS is dedicated to the eradication of cancer and has helped prevent nearly 3 million cancer deaths in the last 30 years through early detection, life-saving research […]
On Saturday, October 1, Shedd Aquarium’s black-tie gala event, THRIVE, raised nearly $2.2 million during a paddle raise for the aquarium’s conservation, education, and animal care efforts. More than 700 people attended the sold-out event centered around the importance of coral reefs and the Shedd’s ongoing coral research. This night marked the return of the annual Board […]
On Nov. 15, we celebrate National Philanthropy Day (NPD), which gives us a reason to pause and recognize the charitable work that makes a difference and creates impact in our communities. Organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s, the first official NPD events were held in 1986 after President Reagan signed the official NPD proclamation. […]
