Giving Tuesday 2020: 24 Ways to Give Back in Chicago and the Suburbs

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 […]

Celebrating the Better Family Philanthropy 2020 Virtual Event With Bank of America Private Bank, the Red Cross, Cradles to Crayons, and Lurie Children’s Hospital

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 […]

The 2020 Guide to Better Giving

This year has stretched us all in innumerable ways, so if you’re in a position to donate, your impact will be felt deeply by the organizations working hard to lift up our communities—and the people they’re helping. We’ve taken the guesswork out of your giving this holiday season by highlighting some of the most deserving […]

The 2020 Guide to Better Giving

This year has stretched us all in innumerable ways, so if you’re in a position to donate, your impact will be felt deeply by the organizations working hard to lift up our communities—and the people they’re helping. We’ve taken the guesswork out of your giving this holiday season by highlighting some of the most deserving […]

Erie Neighborhood House, A Bedrock Organization for Chicago’s Immigrant Community, Marks 150 Years of High-Impact Service

Erie Neighborhood House, the oldest operating settlement house in Chicago, has seen plenty of change in its time — but its essential support and services have remained a constant upon which Chicago’s immigrant community can rely.  Since 1870, the nonprofit has worked to provide the comprehensive aid which immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need […]

YMCA of Metro Chicago Hosts its 2020 Virtual Recognition Dinner

The YMCA of Metro Chicago is pleased to host its annual Recognition Dinner virtually on Wednesday, October 21.  This year’s event will honor the people, the purpose and the passion that drives the Y’s mission and our great city forward.  In 2020, we have all seen how the people of Chicago have united with great […]

YMCA of Metro Chicago Hosts its 2020 Virtual Recognition Dinner

The YMCA of Metro Chicago is pleased to host its annual Recognition Dinner virtually on Wednesday, October 21.  This year’s event will honor the people, the purpose and the passion that drives the Y’s mission and our great city forward.  In 2020, we have all seen how the people of Chicago have united with great […]

Easy Ways to Make a Real Difference in Chicago This Fall

The leaves are slowly losing their green hue with the end of summer, and as unfortunate as it is to say goodbye, the fall breeze provides some comfort. Fall is a time to reflect, and in doing so, we want to shed light on some organizations that have done remarkable work for their communities, especially […]