Whether you were chosen first or last for the team in elementary school P.E., you are our first pick! Make It Better invites you to join our team as we Race Against Hate on Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Evanston. The Race Against Hate was founded in loving memory of Ricky Byrdsong, a Skokie resident who […]
Larsen Jay doesn’t know anything about flowers, other than how happy they made him feel after a near-fatal accident left him confined to a hospital room. The Knoxville, Tenn., native and former film and TV producer—“Erin Brockovich” is among his credits—was repairing a roof when he fell from a ladder, about one and a half […]
Growing up in Hinsdale, Kristin Shea made annual visits to Winnetka for the Antiques show at Winnetka Community House. Now she’s one of the women who make that show happen. Last year, Shea, 36, joined the Winnetka Community House women’s board, a group of 56 women that handles the organization’s three major annual fundraisers and, […]
For any true Chicagoan, this weekend is the pinnacle of our city’s dynamic summer celebrations. But this long holiday doesn’t just have to be about cookouts and fireworks; opportunities abound to express your gratitude to our forefathers by giving back, and we’ve captured five of the best. Whether you take a quick second or a […]
In the early morning of December 29, a multi-alarm blaze swept through three popular Evanston businesses, leaving devastation in its wake. While the building’s owner hopes to rebuild, many people are unexpectedly out of work. The Evanston community has banded together to raise money to help the displaced employees of Pineyard, Taco Diablo and […]
Eager to stock up on good karma points before the end of the year? It’s not too late to round up the family and do a good deed. This time of year, we talk extensively about the spirit of giving, but often lose ourselves—and our children—to the holiday of getting. Giving starts at home, and […]
Do you know what a settlement house is? More precisely, do you know just what Northwestern University Settlement House (NUSH) is and does? Despite NUSH’s substantial ties to and activities in the North Shore, my husband, Nick, and I didn’t really understand it either, until a recent tour brought it to life. After experiencing its rich […]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the effects of famine are felt even in nearby communities, with neighbors left hungry this holiday. With one in five children in Lake and Cook counties considered severely underfed, a number of organizations are committing their efforts to hunger outreach. Do good to feel good and donate your […]
It can be hard to find time to give back during this busy time of year. Here are 5 fun, quick, and easy ways to give back while at your computer. That’s right—with just a few clicks of the mouse, you can make a difference in the lives of those in need. You’ll be surprised […]
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can cast a devastating blow. As the only leading cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or slow its progression, Alzheimer’s can signify an ending—but it doesn’t have to. In September 2012, after 12 years of long-distance friendship and romance, Michael Folio and Cheryl Levin tied the knot. It was […]
