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. […]
A little retail therapy now and then never hurt anybody, but what if we told you that you could help others while you shop for yourself? When it comes to philanthropy, these fashion brands are at the top of the social change game so you can feel great about filling your closet with them. TOMS […]
For five years, our Philanthropy Awards have recognized 31 outstanding nonprofits for their exceptional work throughout our community. This year, we will recognize excellence in eight award categories: Arts Education Empowerment Environment Health & Wellness Human Services Social Justice Veteran Care Our illustrious group of judges will select winners from the applications submitted online. Winners […]
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 […]
The disastrous and unprecedented flooding in Louisiana has taken the lives of at least 13 people, ABC News reports. According to the Red Cross, the flooding is the worst natural disaster in the country since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Additionally, this is the second time within the past five months that Louisiana has experienced more than […]
Did you know that hundreds of local nonprofit organizations sell goods and services to the public and for-profit businesses? It’s true, yet few people know about it because nonprofits rarely have any money budgeted for marketing or advertising. Relying exclusively on word of mouth means that nonprofits rarely meet their market potential. Rachelle Jervis, president […]
Every summer, when the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® season kicks off, people from diverse communities across Illinois and every walk of life join together to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Wives, husbands, sons and daughters, caregivers, friends and neighbors — anyone who has struggled against this disease is part of an extended family, and Walk […]
Whether it’s through an ongoing effort to make their community a better place or a one-off program with a big impact, here are some of the Chicago-area and Midwestern breweries giving more to their communities than hangovers. Chicagoland: Middle Brow Beer Co. Not many breweries have made charitable giving as big a part of their […]
If you have children in diapers, the seemingly endless diaper changes are probably not your favorite parts of the day. But, those moments — which so many of us take for granted as one of the necessary evils of parenting — are wrought with anxiety for many parents who can’t afford enough diapers for their […]
Charles “Peanut” Tillman is a legend in Chicago for taking the Bears to the Super Bowl and making plays with his famed “Peanut Punch.” In 13 NFL seasons, he has been to two Pro Bowls and two Super Bowls, however, he says winning the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award is his favorite NFL […]
