Forget the box of chocolate and flowers. If you are feeling stressed and want to show yourself some love this February, you can sign up for the “Be Your Own Valentine” wellness event, where you will take three hours to relax with mini- acupuncture and massage sessions, among others. If you decide to take part, […]
British born, but an American citizen since 1994, Margot Pritzker has worked extensively with nonprofits most of her adult life—founding, serving and chairing many of the organizations while raising three sons with husband Thomas. She saw nonprofits’ need for volunteers with professional skills like law, accounting and marketing (Pritzker herself holds degrees from Northwestern University and University […]
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Jan. 19. Your children may have the day off […]
The question “How do your parents support organizations or causes?” was posed to children ages 17 and under in a 2010 survey by The Mint. Nearly 65 percent of the participants answered, “I don’t know.” Don’t let your children fall into that 65 percent. With the holidays and New Year approaching, you will be spending […]
Many people have goals to see the world and also to make a difference by helping others. Projects Abroad is making it possible for participants to do both at the same time. What started as a small organization founded in the United Kingdom two decades ago to help university students find opportunities has grown dramatically […]
Your holiday to-do list seems never-ending. But, all it takes is a few minutes at your computer (or perhaps one afternoon with your kids) to make the holiday season much brighter for your neighbors in need. Here are three of the simplest ways you can make a difference this month. 1. Fulfill a Hospitalized Child’s […]
After our national holiday for giving thanks comes a global day to celebrate giving back: #GivingTuesday. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, families, communities and more than 10,000 organizations across the world will come together to give. This day isn’t just about giving checks to charity, although you can do that too. The movement’s 2014 video tells […]
What: Donate a box or a bag of groceries to low-income families at Good News Partners in Rogers Park. Where: 1600 W. Jonquil Terrace, Chicago When: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. How: Collect and donate Thanksgiving baskets or bags consisting of canned goods, canned meats, fruits and vegetables and drop them […]
Etymologically, “philanthropy” means love of humankind. According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, philanthropy means “the practice of giving time and money to help make life better for other people.” However you define philanthropy or choose to practice it in your life, you can celebrate it this Saturday, Nov. 15 on National Philanthropy Day. This day is […]
Deerfield resident Catherine Levitt is the vice president of a major pharmaceutical company, mother of four and an award-winning philanthropist for LUNGevity, the nation’s largest lung cancer-focused nonprofit. When she answers the phone for her interview, Levitt sounds enthusiastic and a little overwhelmed. Over the last week and a half she has been to London […]
