It is a story heard all too often today: A woman with young children is diagnosed with breast cancer, and she must find ways to manage her medical treatments while also tending to the demands of family life. Karen Dove Cabral was one such woman, who, tragically, lost her battle with the disease in 2007. […]
Many people think sex trafficking is a crime that occurs in far-flung areas of the world. In fact, it’s a domestic and even local issue, and one that is on the rise as commercialized sex increases, particularly in affluent populations. With an increasing amount of sex purchased online, the sex trafficking industry is fueled by […]
When Sister Rosemary Connelly sees need, she acts — and resources follow. Her vision and determination as executive director of Misericordia/Heart of Mercy for 47 years have been instrumental in growing the residential community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Chicago’s North Side into an extraordinary place where people are accepted, challenged to do […]
Home is where the heart is: a sentiment that holds true for these amazing nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the lives of poor, low-income, and homeless individuals and families in Chicago. Whether it’s providing a safe environment for victims of domestic violence, giving people the tools and information they need to make better […]
Goodman Theatre Scenemakers Board raised more than $50,000 at its fifth annual Scene Soirée fundraising event on July 29. More than 200 people attended the event, which was held at Ovation. Proceeds from the event benefited PlayBuild Youth Intensive, a free seven-week theater summer program for students at the Goodman. Performers included YouTube beat boxer […]
Dad’s behavior began to change in 2010. He was always a quiet, reserved man, but his demeanor transformed and his communication lessened. As a family, we became very concerned when Dad began to forget things like his route home from church or picking Mom up from the train. He became withdrawn and seemed depressed. Changes […]
SitStayRead, a literacy organization that brings volunteers and Certified Reading Assistance Dogs to classrooms in low-income Chicago neighborhoods, reached 2,515 students in 80 underserved Chicago classrooms during the 2015/16 school year. That’s a record number of students reached for this 2014 Philanthropy Awards winner. Learn more about how you can help this organization during the […]
North Shore Health Center, which serves uninsured and under-insured families in Highwood and Highland Park, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Partnering with Friends for Health, NSHC has implemented programs such as the Diabetes Prevention and Treatment program, an enhanced Women’s Health program and the Moraine Township Food Pantry Garden Plot Project, and has […]
2016 marks the 10th anniversary of Imerman Angels, a leader in cancer support and provider of resources and connections for cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Anyone can reach out to be connected with a Mentor Angel — someone who is the same age, gender, and has experienced the same type of cancer — and the […]
2013 Philanthropy Awards winner Bernie’s Book Bank announced in July that it has donated 6 million books since 2009. The organization, which collects and redistributes books to at-risk children in the Chicago area, now reaches more than 200,000 kids every year. To learn more and find out how you can get involved, visit berniesbookbank.org. Bernie’s […]
