Nothing makes a holiday warmer at heart than helping someone who truly needs it. The North Shore Senior Center is offering up two such ways to make a difference. The Giving Tree: If you’re a natural shopper, visit the North Shore Senior Center (161 Northfield Rd.) and choose a tag from the center’s Giving Tree, […]
The poor economy means food pantries and other service agencies are seeing extraordinarily high demand for food and other items, and here’s how you can help this holiday season. Catholic Charities of Lake County, based in Waukegan, had 12,000 families register to receive Christmas gifts last year. This year, the number is 13,000. The […]
Are there extra bikes or scooters in your garage that you have outgrown? Would you like to donate them to kids who don’t have a bike or a scooter? Pedal Power is collecting bikes and scooters for the Jane Addams Hull House Association in Chicago. This is a program to recognize achievement and […]
Imagine being the single mother of two toddlers, living in Uptown. You’ve lost your job, health insurance and housing. There is no one to turn to because you don’t have any family. Imagine being the mother of two teenagers, living on the North Shore. You are reflecting on “the price of privilege,” lamenting the […]
In response to the large decline in resources at our local food pantries and the increase in demand for such goods, The United Way has combined efforts with local businesses to coordinate a food drive that will support the following organizations: New Trier Township Food Pantry Moraine Township Food Pantry Hemenway United Methodist Church Food Pantry […]
