With gas prices pushing $5 a gallon in the Chicago area, Earth Day is a great time to start teaching your children the importance of conservation and care for the planet. Celebrated on April 22 this year, Earth Day began in the 1970s in Wisconsin as a simple “teach-in” day. By 1990, it was […]
I’ve been a service volunteer (candy striper, tutor, Sunday school teacher, Cub Scout leader) since I was a teenager and a board volunteer for almost 40 years. Here is what I consider essential advice. Getting Started Decide if you prefer service or board volunteer or a mix of both Determine how much time you have […]
This month’s picks for people, places and things with which you can make a difference: Give Time Teen Mother Choices Marathoners, triathletes and casual runners can join TEAM TMC, a new program that encourages runners to raise awareness and support for teen mothers and their children. Train with other athletes running for TMC and […]
We all know that volunteering feels good. But for the young adults helping out at Equestrian Connection, giving time does more than give back. It builds confidence and self-esteem, offers relief from adolescent pressures, and it reminds them all that life is good. Located on 10 acres in Lake Forest, Equestrian Connection is a not-for-profit […]
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 […]
