Angel Investors Build Community Connections at Red Cross Community Adaptation Program Tour

Trusted community connections and measurable social impact were on display during a recent American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program (CAP) tour in Monterey County, California, where seven- and eight-figure donations demonstrated how strategic philanthropic investment can strengthen communities long before disasters occur. Enabled by donors who operate as angel investors — also described as venture […]

by Susan B. Noyes

Meals on Wheels Keeps Rolling, Bringing Nutritious Food to Clients Across the North Shore

At local nonprofit Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois, everybody eats.  While the world hunkered down last June, the organization placed the finishing touches on a new Evanston kitchen to fully execute its mission: serving homebound individuals across the North Shore with nutritious and tasty food. Over a year later, staff and up to 30 volunteers cook, pack […]

by Meals on Wheels | Partnership

A North Shore Kitchen Making More Than a Meal

Every day, according to Pew Research, a whopping 10,000 people celebrate their 65th birthday as Baby Boomers surge into retirement. Every day. And although many of these Boomers on the North Shore are healthy, there are still many other seniors that aren’t and others who may face financial pitfalls. Both are at risk for malnourishment. Across […]

by Meals at Home | Sponsored

Deep Dish Food News: November 5

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes a whole lot of special events for which we can be most thankful! It’s not too late to get in on the (food-related) action… Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball You’ll want to act fast for this one; it’s being held this Friday, Nov. 7. […]

by Julie Chernoff