Sarah’s Circle Keeps Doors Open, Beer Fest Alive Despite Pandemic

Sarah’s Circle vowed from the start of the coronavirus pandemic to keep its doors open, and the non-profit dedicated to helping homeless women in Chicago has stayed true to that commitment.   As the pandemic rages on, Sarah’s Circle is bringing attention to the urgent need for additional beds for the homeless in shelters across […]

Brushwood Center Honors Journalists Bill McKibben and Sue Halpern

The Brushwood Center’s Smith Nature Symposium memorialized the significant civic legacy of Hermon Dunlap and Ellen Thorne Smith, who donated their land and cabin to help form Ryerson Woods. This year’s event honored journalists and activists Bill McKibben and Sue Halpern, who have influenced millions of young people through their writing and activism on behalf […]

Whatever It Takes: Help Children's Home & Aid Provide Warm Clothing, Essentials and Gifts to Chicago-Area Families in Need

Every year, Children’s Home & Aid hosts its annual Holiday Gift Drive where we provide gifts, warm clothing, and essential home items — like diapers and formula — for the children and families we partner with across the Chicagoland area. This year, our need is more than double any of the previous 30 holiday seasons […]

Give Time, Things, Support: 6 Chicago Nonprofits to Help This December

December has come and will go soon. As the year draws to a close, consider the countless organizations that have persistently worked to support our community during pandemic. Whether you can give your time by volunteering, things by donating unwanted or unused items, or support through monetary contributions—give back this month to show your appreciation […]

Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center Hosts 5th Annual Virtual Gala, Exceeds Its 2020 Fundraising Goal

Founded in 2016, the mission of Above and Beyond is to offer the most innovative long-term, evidence-based and evidence-informed addiction recovery services to everyone, including those who are unable to pay for them, while also providing housing and employment assistance.   AnB has quickly become one of the most advanced addiction treatment centers in the […]