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 […]
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 […]
The beauty of the Midwest may often be overlooked, but our sweeping prairie land, luscious forests, never-ending dunes and, of course, our precious freshwater Great Lakes are worthy of admiration — and protection. The Environmental Law and Policy Center calls the Midwest “the nation’s most important region for taking on climate change.” In the last […]
The beauty of the Midwest may often be overlooked, but our sweeping prairie land, luscious forests, never-ending dunes and, of course, our precious freshwater Great Lakes are worthy of admiration — and protection. The Environmental Law and Policy Center calls the Midwest “the nation’s most important region for taking on climate change.” In the last […]
As the pandemic rages on, Sarah’s Circle is bringing attention to the urgent need for additional beds for the homeless in shelters across the city. Interim Housing Programs and Emergency Shelters have had to reduce their spots due to social distancing guidelines. Sarah’s Circle is a longtime Chicago pillar working to end homelessness for women. […]
With much of the population under stay-at-home orders or advisories, kids in remote learning, and many companies requiring employees to work from home, potential for domestic violence has made the work of organizations like the YWCA Evanston/North Shore even more critical. The Chicago Police Department reported that domestic-violence-related calls increased by 12 percent from January […]
If there’s one word that’s been used to describe 2020 over and over again, it’s “unprecedented.” Yes, we’ve faced unprecedented challenges, unprecedented political and social strife, and unprecedented sadness and heartbreak. But, during what will likely go down as one of the worst years in our collective memory, when so many of us have experienced […]
On December 1 this year, Giving Tuesday will kickstart the giving season. Just over a year into this pandemic, the effects of Covid-19 can be seen across the country. Essential and important organizations had to put their mission on pause as we all dealt and are dealing with uncertainty and change. This Giving Tuesday, let’s […]
Make It Better Media Group celebrated National Philanthropy Day a little differently this year. In a new virtual world, we turned to quarantine’s saving grace, Zoom, to keep our annual celebration alive. And although it looked a bit different this year, it was just as special. This virtual event was presented by Bank of America […]
On the heels of our Family Philanthropy Webinar, presented by Bank of American Private Bank, our partner Loro Piana is helping us all make a difference this season. Starting today, Nov. 19, you can shop for a good cause during their Give Back event. Loro Piana is known for their uncompromised quality and use of […]
