It’s pretty common knowledge that running provides an uber-efficient workout: You’ll quickly torch calories (bonus: you actually keep burning those calories after you finish your run); you need minimal equipment (sneakers, comfy breathable clothes, a great sports bra), and you can do it just about anywhere. Running can also help you manage stress and even fight or prevent addiction. […]
Summer is a great time to relax, go to the beach, and spend time with family and friends. But fun in the sun can also include getting involved in your community. There are plenty of ways to give back to the greater Chicagoland area, so why not make it a family affair and plan to do […]
Each year, thousands of people across the nation take part in The Longest Day, an event held annually on the summer solstice (June 21) and dedicated to those who have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Participants create their own unique tributes by doing something they love, or something special to honor a loved one. These […]
YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s annual event centers on hope, families, and making an impact. For April Likhite, the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, held every June, includes the things she holds dear: family, community, and doing something for the greater good. Oh, and then there’s the running. Likhite, an Evanston resident who served as Northwestern […]
Congratulations to Coco, who received the most votes in our Gingerbread House for Charity event. Coco will receive a $250 prize compliments of A. Perry Homes and will donate the money to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. On Dec. 3, A. Perry Homes hosted their annual Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Now, it’s […]
Chicago area organizations are always looking for volunteers and donations. Here are just a few that you can support this holiday season. Give Time Volunteer During the Holidays Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 773-973-6300 Misericordia is a home for 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that provides the full continuum of care to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Fundraising Gala PAWS Fur Ball This November marks the 15th year of the PAWS Fur Ball benefitting PAWS Chicago and its incredible work to end the euthanization of animals. […]
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 […]
