During the holidays, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by all of the sales, parties, and general hustle and bustle of the season. Instead, take a moment to pause and give back to the community. Help these local organizations by giving of your time, things, or support this winter. Give Time Cradles to Crayons […]
No matter how wonderful this time of year may be at its core, the pressure to consume — ever-growing wish lists! Sisyphean shopping trips! skyrocketing credit card bills! — can easily overshadow all that warmth and fuzziness. If that sounds familiar, it may be time to add a new tradition to the list: family giving. […]
As I drove my kids to school recently, I marveled at the breathtaking beauty of the fall trees — the brilliant oranges, yellows, and reds at their peak right now as we move into November. Blink, though, and it’s gone! Having lived in Chicago much of my life, I know how fleeting this season is […]
Looking for new ways to give back or approach philanthropy in your own life? We love TED Talks for providing informative bursts of motivation. In the following talks, presenters explain that you don’t have to donate huge sums to your favorite charity to make a big difference. Sometimes seemingly ordinary steps can make an impact on someone else’s […]
This summer, we hope you’ve been enjoying a little more time in your schedule. Here are some great ways to use that time to feel good by doing good! Give Time Become a Mentor for GirlForward A post shared by GirlForward (@girlforwardgram) on Jul 2, 2018 at 6:33am PDT More than 60 million people have […]
Are you passionate about giving back, but also wonder how people find the time away from work and family commitments to volunteer? If you’re short on time, but also want to get more involved with worthy nonprofits in your community, there are countless charity events that offer the perfect opportunity to not only learn more […]
Chocolate and flowers are good, but a Valentine’s Day gift that gives back is great. These five companies have products your Valentine will love and you can feel good about giving. 1. Shop For Good Our very own Shop For Good is a great place to look for a Valentine’s Day gift. Through Feb. 15, your purchase […]
Want to feather your nest and make somebody else’s corner of the world a bit brighter? Here are seven socially conscious shops where you can buy stylish furniture bedding, rugs and accessories. Parachute Home Sleep more soundly knowing that your bedding purchase is helping a child in Africa rest safely. Parachute Home donates a life-saving […]
Charitable donations tend to spike around the holidays. As beautifully wrapped presents pile up and our bellies fill with holiday excesses, our desire to share the wealth increases. The urge to make a donation or volunteer at a soup kitchen for an afternoon is strong: according to Charity Navigator, 12 percent of all annual charitable […]
Teens today are more socially conscious than ever. Twitter campaigns and worldwide Instagram hashtags provide daily opportunities to dial into the latest issues. Tired of feeling like adults have tasked the next generation with tackling everything from cancer research to global warming, five North Shore high schoolers banded together to give the youngest generation a […]
