Bernie’s Book Bank needs help reaching their goal of collecting 100,000 books this summer for young children in need throughout Chicago. What: Bernie’s Book Bank and Wintrust Community Banks have partnered to create a book drive that will provide books to children who may not have steady access to adequate reading materials in their homes. […]
So a rabbi and a geneticist walk into a room… It sounds like the set up to a joke, but because of the serious threat posed by Jewish genetic disorders, people from the medical and the Jewish communities are coming together to find solutions to hereditary diseases. The Center for Jewish Genetics was founded in […]
Donate linens, cleaning supplies, or money to Deborah’s Place, an organization that provides the resources women need to recover from homelessness. What: Because many women who come to Deborah’s Place don’t make an income, donations of basic household supplies allow the women to maintain a clean and comfortable home. They’re in need of towels, linens, […]
Roslyn Turner knows how destructive pancreatic cancer can be—she lost both of her parents to the disease, both within months of their diagnoses. “People need to know this cancer exists—I mean, most people don’t even know where their pancreas is,” she says. “The numbers are devastating and people are shocked by them. They don’t realize […]
Caitlin McCarthy has big dreams. This Winnetka resident and recent high-school graduate just returned from a 10-day service trip to Uganda with the organization KidsUganda, and she plans to pursue finance and international business at Georgetown University this fall. “I want to combine work with businesses and nonprofits to improve economic growth in developing countries […]
Come to a red-carpet screening of “Decoding Annie Parker,” and help support hereditary breast and ovarian cancer research. What: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), Annie Parker and director Steve Bernstein are hosting the “Decoding Annie Parker” event in Chicago to educate about the importance of knowing your family medical history and speaking to […]
With a simple donation, you can make a difference. Help a disabled vet compete this summer when you support Evanston American Legion Post 42’s efforts to cover travel expenses for those competing at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Tampa, Florida. What: Donations help send a multi-sport team of wheelchair-bound area veterans, including many getting care at […]
Give people with developmental disabilities the power and freedom to creatively express themselves through art, music and performance. What: The Arts of Life is an organization comprised of artists with and without disabilities who develop a culture of creativity in order to realize their full potential. This summer, they hope to raise $15,000 through their […]
Nominate your favorite nonprofit for the chance to win a free paint-related makeover, courtesy of Hester Painting and Decorating in Skokie. What: In celebration of 45 years of service to the Chicagoland community, Hester Painting and Decorating is looking to donate its services to a deserving charity. Nominate your favorite nonprofit organization by June 30, […]
Run or walk in the 14th annual Race Against Hate to support the Evanston YWCA’s mission of racial equality and violence prevention. This event draws more than 4,000 participants from all over the Chicago area. There will be on-field refreshments and fun for the whole family! What: Sign up to walk or run a 5K, […]
