Research is showing that music has the power to transform lives, and grassroots efforts all over the country are positively impacting the futures of children in underserved areas by putting musical instruments into their hands. The remarkable effects of these music programs include engaging children, improving their self discipline, and ultimately stabilizing their communities. In […]
Lake Geneva Country Meats will demonstrate their commitment and support of the community by presenting a donation of $5,000 to the winner of the Lake Geneva Restaurant Week Charity Check ballot. Lake Geneva Restaurant Week will take place Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 11. The 25 Lake Geneva restaurants participating in the event will, […]
Behind many of Chicago’s most established and important hospitals, theaters and museums are philanthropic women who come together to support and raise funds for those in need or to better some of the city’s greatest cultural institutions. Here are 28 of Chicago’s most impactful women’s boards. 1. Adler Planetarium Women’s Board Comprised of 44 members, the board has […]
Each year, thousands of people across the nation take part in The Longest Day, an event held annually on the summer solstice (June 21) and dedicated to those who have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Participants create their own unique tributes by doing something they love, or something special to honor a loved one. These […]
Forty-five female leaders from a variety of fields came together to join Urban Initiatives for the Women for a Stronger Chicago Breakfast. Speakers included Urban Initiatives’ Managing Director Julie Chelovich; the Urban Initiatives’ Onsite Program Director from Lawndale Elementary, Brandy McMahan; 6th grade participant from Kozminski Elementary, Alexis Ingram; Alaina Harkness, Fellow at the Brookings Institute; and Kathleen […]
On April 29, more than 500 guests attended the Midwest Regional Office of UNICEF USA’s 10th annual UNICEF Hope Gala and raised more than $1 million to support the work UNICEF is doing around the world to “put children first.” The event, which celebrated UNICEF’s 70th anniversary, featured a silent auction and raffle, live auction, […]
In this day and age, more and more celebrities are using their platforms and fame to truly make a difference in the world. Whether they have founded their own nonprofits, are collaborating with other organizations or making donations to charities, these six A-listers are an inspiration to both the celebrity world and philanthropic world alike. Here, […]
“This disease does not discriminate. It could affect any one of us,” Jane Mikita Gneiser said at the Alzheimer’s Association Oak Brook Reason to Hope luncheon. Jane highlighted an emotional memory of her father and hockey legend, Stan Mikita, who was diagnosed with suspected dementia with Lewy bodies in 2015. “This is not the path […]
If you doubt whether quintessential “old fashioned” Midwestern values still work to achieve success in our increasingly complex world, please get to know Peter McNitt. He embodies those values — including a good attitude and gratitude for family, friends, community, and the opportunity to serve. As an entry level employee at Harris Bank who rose […]
According to Nonprofit Quarterly, “… there’s no one definition or model for ‘venture philanthropy’ — nor is one needed, because it’s ‘more of a blanket term, an expression of a more purpose-, results- and responsibility-driven worldview’ many foundations now embrace.” At Make It Better, we’re proud to work closely with these types of nonprofits and […]
