On April 28th, guests gathered at the Hilton Chicago to celebrate the incredible works of this years heroes at the 14th Annual American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast. Raising a remarkable $1,300,000, the breakfast honored 15 people who have committed their lives to service or have performed amazing life-saving acts for those in need. They are a […]
Joshua Bell started experimenting with music at age four, wrapping rubber bands around door handles and dressers and picking out tunes. His parents, both psychologists, thought it wise to encourage such behavior. Today, Bell is one of the most famous and well-respected violinists in the world; he is the recipient of innumerable awards and has […]
It’s possible you’ve never heard of multiple myeloma. The same is often true for patients who learn they have the disease. Many report initial symptoms that hardly seemed ominous, and in many cases, there were no early warning signs at all of the serious blood cancer. Tom Mihelcic of Wheaton first experienced signs of trouble […]
Chicago’s top sports teams are making an impact in local communities through their charitable arms. We asked each team to tell us more about these nonprofits, their achievements and how players and coaches get involved. Chicago Cubs Nonprofit: Chicago Cubs Charities Mission: To provide increased access to sports opportunities and target improvements in health, fitness […]
To understand just how much fun the Les Dames D’Escoffier Chicago fundraiser on May 16 will be, imagine your wittiest girlfriends joining forces with the most talented female chefs to throw a party. To understand the good that your participation in this event can do, imagine empowering young women to receive professional training in the still […]
It’s no secret that Chicago’s inner-city public schools face an ever-increasing list of challenges. Chief among them are low test scores and widespread learning difficulties. In 2014, 43.6 percent of third through eighth graders did not meet the Illinois Standards Achievement Test benchmark for reading proficiency. Luckily, students in 16 different schools are getting help […]
Changing the world — it’s a daunting concept. What can one person do? Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, has found his path as a public interest attorney routinely challenging racial discrimination in the criminal justice system. His organization works to eliminate unfair and excessive sentencing, helps exonerate innocent death […]
Every 20 seconds around the world, a child dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. One in 5 children globally does not have access to the vaccines they need to survive. “Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective ways to help kids grow into adults,” says former Ambassador John Lange, who now serves as the […]
From Chicago Botanic Garden to Chicago Urban League, some of the area’s most visible nonprofits have new leaders, and they’re all women. These women have much in common — experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, the admiration of the boards that chose them, and fierce dedication to their work. Here’s a look at […]
On Saturday April 9th at The Geraghty Chicago, UNICEF hosted their 9th annual UNICEF Hope Gala. The event was able to raise over $1 million to support the organization’s programming which, as their mission states, puts children first. The theme of the evening was “Imagine,” a call to action seeking that their guests imagine a […]
