Full stomachs. Happy hearts. Can’t lose. Join Bake 425 in supporting Warming Hearts and Hands, a program dedicated to providing winter outerwear and blankets to the underserved in Chicago. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 6, 15 percent of all purchases associated with the Make It Better Foundation will be donated to Warming Hearts and Hands. […]
Congratulations to Molly M., who received the most votes in our Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Molly will receive a $250 prize compliments of A. Perry Homes and will donate the money to Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Catholic School. Entranceways were lined and the roofs were frosted with care at A. Perry Homes and […]
On Nov. 16, Make It Better staffers surprised six nonprofits to tell them that they won the 2015 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Awards. Each year, the Make It Better Philanthropy Awards honor outstanding nonprofits in and around Chicago. The grand prize for each nonprofit is a professionally produced, TV-quality video about their organization, plus significant […]
This weekend, get some holiday shopping done at the ShopColumbia Holiday Market and the One of a Kind Show and Sale in Chicago. Or, shop in the suburbs during the Red Invitation Sale. You can also gather the entire family for two fun events in Skokie and Winnetka. ShopColumbia Holiday Market Dec. 3-5 Chicago Support […]
Greetings. And thank you for your valuable attention. As you probably know, Make It Better’s mission is to be your most trusted, easiest-to-use community resource, helping you improve your life and the lives of others by connecting you to businesses and the carefully vetted nonprofits we support. This Guide to Giving will help you to […]
The Make It Better Foundation is proud to announce the six nonprofit winners of its annual Philanthropy Awards, presented in conjunction with National Philanthropy Day. The winners are: Snow City Arts of Chicago for the Arts Award sponsored by Susan and Richard Kiphart Academy for Global Citizenship of Chicago for the Education Award sponsored by […]
In honor of National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 15, we will be announcing the winners of our annual Philanthropy Awards on Nov. 16. Follow along as we live tweet throughout the day. #MIBPhilanthropyAwards Tweets #NationalPhilanthropyDay Tweets
Chicago is the place to be this weekend as the Chicago Humanities Festival starts and Kristin Chenoweth comes to town. Or, stay in the suburbs for Halloween fun at Westfield Old Orchard and Chicago Botanic Garden. Plus, whether you’re ready or not, holiday shopping begins at the OLPH Holly Fair. OLPH Holly Fair Oct. 22-23 Glenview […]
For a person going back to work after several years off, there may be nothing more anxiety producing than putting together a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn has become the defacto way for professionals to showcase their career paths and network with one another – and it is critical to have a profile if you’re re-entering the […]
Shop for children, for education and for a brighter future when you Shop For Good with Make It Better during the month of October. Shop For Good is Make It Better’s brand new e-commerce website dedicated to supporting outstanding local businesses and nonprofits, and creating more synergies for our community. Ten percent of all purchases […]
