Are you seeking to improve your skills as a nonprofit board member? Want to better understand board governance or strategize a plan for your organization’s future? Are you wondering how your nonprofit can make meaningful and lasting change with regards to diversity, equity and inclusion? Nonprofit leaders and volunteers alike are encouraged to tap into […]
Whether you can give your time by volunteering, things by donating unwanted or unused items, or support through monetary contributions or attending a fundraiser — give back to these Chicago-area nonprofits and show your appreciation for their commitment to our city and suburbs. BreakthroughGive: Time and Support Breakthrough partners with those affected by poverty to […]
OLE Health, a nonprofit community health center in Napa and Solano counties operating health centers in Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga and Fairfield, secured $520,000 in donations during its June 12 fundraiser, SALUD 2021. The nonprofit provides medical and dental care services to nearly 40,000 people per year, many of whom are uninsured or underinsured. The […]
Ingenuity has dedicated itself to supporting and building arts education in Chicago, and after a decade of work, the results are in. Today, Ingenuity reports 75,000 more students have access to arts programs each year than 10 years ago, and there’s been a 97% increase in the number of Chicago public schools offering arts programs […]
For nearly three decades, Chicago’s A Safe Haven (ASH) has been offering shelter to those suffering from addiction as they transition into a new and healthier life. A Safe Haven is a multi-award-winning, vertically integrated, social and economic development model that rebuilds the lives of people impacted by poverty, behavioral healthcare, substance abuse, prison reentry, […]
Many of us may have been distracted from philanthropy in the pandemic-bred chaos of 2020. Yet far from taking a holiday, need is greater than ever, with organizations from food banks to disaster recovery efforts to bail funds seeing greater demand for their services. As the year draws to a close, it’s time to take […]
Many of us may have been distracted from philanthropy in the pandemic-bred chaos of 2020. Yet far from taking a holiday, need is greater than ever, with organizations from food banks to disaster recovery efforts to bail funds seeing greater demand for their services. As the year draws to a close, it’s time to take […]
Designs for Dignity is grateful for the support of our Annual Corporate Sponsors and Partners. One long standing relationship we value is with PowerHouse SMART® and Wendy Cohen – a former Executive Board Member of Designs for Dignity. We have been the proud beneficiary of the PowerHouse SMART® Luxury Conference for the past four years – […]
If you are looking for more ways to give back this month, you’re in for a treat. On Thursday, October 8, you can tune in to the Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation Yellow Umbrella Party that will feature a number of celebrity appearances, all for a good cause. The Amy Krouse Rosenthal (AKR) Foundation is a […]
This weekend we move into August, which is typically full of big music fests, local neighborhood events and lazy beach days. While festivals as we know it are on hold, you can still party from the safety of your home. Here are five ways you can do just that this weekend. Please take care and […]
