Chicago nonprofits are always looking for volunteers and donations. Here are just a few that you can support this spring. Give Time Volunteer to Read With a Chicago Public School Student Innovations for Learning, 800-975-3452 Innovations for Learning’s mission is to help primary grade teachers be more effective in their pivotal task of teaching students […]
Nonprofits in Chicago are always looking for volunteers and donations. Here are just a few that you can support this spring. Give Time Do Dinner With Seniors H.O.M.E., 773-921-3200 Committed to improving the quality of life for Chicago’s low-income elderly, Make It Better’s Philanthropy Award winner H.O.M.E. helps seniors remain independent and part of their community […]
As a mom with three grown kids, I’ve chaperoned my fair share of field trips. So I thought I knew what to expect when I recently met up with 30 Embarc sophomore students from Chicago’s Hubbard High School at the studio of Spudnik Press Cooperative. As the students streamed into the light-filled loft, they were told […]
Whether you’re helping with a small fundraiser for the first time, chairing a million dollar gala, or serving on a nonprofit board, you are charged with the same task — help the organization raise more money. Your best strategy for success will always be the same too: Demonstrate that donations are well spent. Share your […]
Whether you’re helping with a small fundraiser for the first time, chairing a million dollar gala, or serving on a nonprofit board, you are charged with the same task — help the organization raise more money. Your best strategy for success will always be the same too: Demonstrate that donations are well spent. Share your […]
Chicago area organizations are always looking for volunteers and donations. Here are just a few that you can support this winter. Give Time Donate Blood This Winter American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois, 312-729-6100 Take a small amount of time out of your day to donate blood. According to the American Red Cross, someone […]
Though it’s scary to think about issues with our drinking water here in the United States, other countries have far bigger problems when it comes to accessing clean water for bathing, drinking and cooking. In many regions, people must walk for miles to find water, then scoop it into heavy containers and walk back to […]
Did you know that: Kohl Children’s Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization? Membership and admission fees together cover less than half of the cost of running the Museum? It is part of the Museum’s vision statement to provide experiences that will inspire every child? Many members and regular guests are intimately familiar with what goes […]
The Red Cross has a critical need for blood donations this January. Holiday plans, inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can keep eligible donors from giving, creating a greater need for donations during the winter. “Someone needs blood every two seconds in the U.S.,” says Celena Roldan, chief executive officer of the Chicago & Northern Illinois […]
If you’re looking for things to do during winter break, Lake Geneva Cruise Line is offering a family friendly boat tour that also makes a difference. Through Dec. 31, enjoy a Santa Cruise boat tour, complete with a snack bar and drinks for both adults and children, as you visit 18 dazzling light displays. Best of […]
