Where to Donate: A Handy Guide

Ready to get organized and rid your home of the clutter? Whether you’re cleaning out your closet or bookshelf or updating your furniture, don’t just toss those items — donate them and make a difference to one of the many local organizations in need. Here’s our guide to where to donate throughout the North Shore […]

Give Time, Things, Support: 20 Ways to Make a Difference This Fall Around Chicago

Whether you can give your time by volunteering, things by donating unwanted or unused items, or support through monetary contributions or attending a fundraiser — give back to these Chicago-area nonprofits and show your appreciation for their commitment to our city and suburbs. BreakthroughGive: Time and Support Breakthrough partners with those affected by poverty to […]

Get Involved and Give Back this Spring: Give Time, Things, Support to These 12 Chicago Nonprofits

This spring, consider the countless organizations that have worked vigorously to support our community during the pandemic. Whether you can give your time by volunteering, things by donating unwanted or unused items, or support through monetary contributions — give back to these Chicago-area nonprofits and show your appreciation for their commitment to our city and […]

7 Ways to Donate Your Time or Resources to Nonprofits in Chicago This Month

If you’re looking for ways to volunteer or places in need of donated items, consider supporting one of these nonprofits in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs. Have an organization you’d like to see highlighted in an upcoming article? Email info@makeitbetter.net with the subject line “Volunteer/Donate Opportunity.” Become a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago  […]

6 Organizations in Need of Volunteers and Donations This Winter

The holidays might be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean giving has to. This winter, extend the season of giving by getting involved with these local volunteer and donation opportunities. Connections for the Homeless Connections for the Homeless offers a number of ways families and children can volunteer, so round your family up and spend some of your free […]