Give Time Give Students the Opportunity to Succeed The Posse Foundation 312-566-9790 Volunteer to help Posse identify urban high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by the traditional college selection process. The Posse Foundation places students in supportive, multicultural teams—“Posses”—of 10 students to attend college together and increase their […]
With you and the kids on an extended vacation, it’s time to break out the phones for the good-giving apps. During the long morning commute, kids’ sports games, and time spent sitting in the carpool lane, we’re all guilty of being glued to our phones. And with an app for everything, our phone and tablet […]
Bernie’s Book Bank needs help reaching their goal of collecting 100,000 books this summer for young children in need throughout Chicago. What: Bernie’s Book Bank and Wintrust Community Banks have partnered to create a book drive that will provide books to children who may not have steady access to adequate reading materials in their homes. […]
Chicago’s famous comedy club hosts their annual The Second City That Never Sleeps event. This 24-hour marathon, featuring Chicago’s best comedians and musical performers, benefits Onward Neighborhood House. When: December 18, 6 p.m. – December 19, 6 p.m. Where: The Second City Theatre (1608 N Wells, 2nd Floor of Piper’s Alley) Tickets: Tickets are […]
Established in 1941 as a family-run artisanal producer of fine leather goods, the company has grown to more than 500 corporate-owned stores in North America, plus a sizable international presence. The company’s headquarters are still in the original Manhattan loft that used to house the workrooms, and their success is based on interpreting classic […]
Take a few minutes out of your Saturday to drop off items in Winnetka at Make A Difference Day and make a big impact on the lives of others in need. The Volunteer Center (VC) will sponsor its 10th annual Make A Difference Day Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Indian […]
The Watoto Children’s Choir is bringing inspiring song and dance to the North Shore. Since the first choir was created in 1994, 55 Watoto Children’s Choirs have toured the world to raise awareness for the nearly 50 million orphaned children in Africa. These tours give the children, who have lost one or both parents, […]
Celebrate National Pancake Day at IHOP and benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital. On Tuesday February 28th, IHOP will be offering every customer a free short stack of famous buttermilk pancakes in honor of National Pancake Day. In return, guests will be asked to give a donation to Children’s Memorial Hospital. This is the seventh year […]
Before the holidays, it’s helpful to clear out some of the clutter. Here are the best places to sell, donate and recycle all those household items you no longer want. Clothing Donate: NCJW’s Encore and More, 1107 Central Ave., Wilmette Details: Request a receipt for the contribution. Itemize your donations and list their current market value. […]
On November 11, we honor our nation’s veterans and military personnel for Veteran’s Day. There are many ways to mark the holiday, but here are five ways you can make a difference in the lives of local vets and soldiers this Veteran’s Day. Visit the National Veteran’s Art Museum 1801 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago Admission: […]
