You Said It: The Elks Kitchen Cares Project Is Cooking Up 150 To-Go Lunches Daily For The St. Vincent De Paul Dining Room In San Rafael
Providing nutritious and delicious meals to those most in need.
Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Robert King, Good Samaritan Hero
Last year on the Saturday before Easter, Robert King, a 20-year automotive sales professional, decided to take the scenic route home from work. He had finished a busy day selling cars and was looking forward to getting home. “I remember the day so clearly. It was a beautiful, sunny evening and I hopped on Lake […]
Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Detective Phil Hemmeler, Law Enforcement Hero
When Detective Phil Hemmeler of the Palatine Police Department heard the radio call of a car that crashed into a building and caught fire, he jumped in to help, ultimately saving the driver’s life. “The smoke was really starting to fill up in the car and I was trying to hold my breath, trying to […]
Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Lauren Trylovich, Emergency Medical Assistance Hero
Lauren Trylovich is a trained paramedic, emergency phone operator and has been working at the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications for four years. On a regular eight-hour shift Lauren will get 200-300 calls – cardiac arrests, shooting victims, stabbings and injuries are all part of her day to day response. But one intense […]
Groceries Delivered to At Risk Families in Marin City: Here’s How You Can Help
When David Finnane, Bayside MLK Academy Principal, reached out to two friends the weekend of March 14 and 15 to launch a grassroots fundraising effort to get groceries for his students and their families, he had no idea that within a matter of days he would be assisted by three Southern Marin moms – strangers to […]
Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Rochelle Crump, Military Hero
Rochelle Crump has always had a heart for her veteran family. She served in the Women’s Army Corps during the Vietnam War (ERA) and she received a National Defense Service Medal for honorable service during a period of national emergency (Vietnam) and a Certificate of Recognition from the Secretary of Defense for military service during […]
Giving Tuesday Now: Here's How to Donate and Pay It Forward Around Chicago
On Tuesday, May 5, not only will we celebrate Cinco de Mayo by ordering from our favorite Mexican restaurants, but we get to honor a new holiday that will impact millions around the globe: Giving Tuesday Now. From the group that brought us Giving Tuesday, this new day of global giving and unity is an emergency […]
Help the Foley Freedom Fund Protect Journalists and American Hostages at High Risk for COVID-19
Dear Fellow Americans, We are all being held hostage by the coronavirus. Too many have lost their jobs, their lives and their family members. Rays of hope are the courageous ordinary Americans who continue to bring us food, healthcare, safety and the news. The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation is committed to advocating for the […]
Sarpino’s Pizzeria Announces Launch of First Responders Program to Feed America’s Heroes
Sarpino’s Pizzeria is engrained in the local communities they serve. As the local pizza place of choice for so many communities impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Sarpino’s Pizzeria is proud to announce the official launch of their First Responders Program. The program is designed to serve fresh, free meals to local medical workers, policemen, firemen […]
Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Firefighter Heroes
On June 30, 2019, Lt. David Chmelar and Firefighter Paramedic Chad Tinsley, along with other members of the St. Charles Fire Department, responded to a call of a disabled boat that was getting dangerously close to going over the Fox River dam. Chmelar and Tinsley were able to position their boat next to the disabled […]
