Patty Gonzalez and Maricela Wesby’s niece, AnaVictoria, was 13 years old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. It took truly copious amounts of blood, donated by others, to keep her alive for the following two years. Inspired by this, Gonzalez, Wesby and their Northern Trust colleague Georgina Adan started blood drives in AnaVictoria’s memory after […]
When you look in your closet, are you overwhelmed with the choices? Do you always grab the same top and jeans? You aren’t alone. Fast fashion and the pressure to stay in vogue can make shopping exhausting and leave you with a mess of a closet. In recent years, there has been a call for […]
We are so ready to come out of hibernation — those spring temps have to be on their way soon, right? What better way to get out and enjoy the thaw than by doing something to give back? Read on for easy ways to make a difference this spring in Chicago and beyond. Give Time […]
During the holidays, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by all of the sales, parties, and general hustle and bustle of the season. Instead, take a moment to pause and give back to the community. Help these local organizations by giving of your time, things, or support this winter. Give Time Cradles to Crayons […]
Join us in supporting the American Red Cross. Your gift will help people affected by disasters such as wildfires; it will not only help with immediate needs like food and shelter, it will also put people on the road to recovery and guide communities as they better prepare for all kinds of disasters. The American […]
The raging wildfires in Northern and Southern California have displaced hundreds of thousands of people, ravaged homes, and so far, 44 people are confirmed dead. In what is now the deadliest wildfire in California history, the Camp Fire devastated the entire town of Paradise and the recovery process will be long and difficult. Embed from […]
This summer, we hope you’ve been enjoying a little more time in your schedule. Here are some great ways to use that time to feel good by doing good! Give Time Become a Mentor for GirlForward A post shared by GirlForward (@girlforwardgram) on Jul 2, 2018 at 6:33am PDT More than 60 million people have […]
Established families are often in a position to make charitable contributions or serve on boards for various causes. In the course of philanthropic activity, there are several key questions that a substantial donor should pose. 1. What is the goal of your current capital campaign? Often a family feels passionate about a particular cause — […]
If you’re looking for ways to volunteer or places in need of donated items, consider supporting one of these nonprofits in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs. Have an organization you’d like to see highlighted in an upcoming article? Email info@makeitbetter.net with the subject line “Volunteer/Donate Opportunity.” Become a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago […]
Is donating your car the best idea? Do good by donating your old car to charity. That’s what the charities tell you. But the reality is that you might do better selling your car to a used car dealer or to a junkyard and donating that money to charity. Here are the pros and cons […]
