16 Bay Area Charities to Donate to this Holiday Season
No matter your wallet size, you can give these Bay Area organizations a boost.
Better Makers: YMCA of Metro Chicago Raises $1.1 Million for Research-Based Programming
“The Y has turned me into the man I am today,” said Jelani Davis, a 606Art program graduate. On Oct. 24, over 450 Chicagoans gathered at Morgan Manufacturing to support the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s mission to propel children, families, and communities toward a positive future. Serving over 200,000 members a year, the Y fosters […]
Better Makers: YWCA Salutes Women's Power to Change the World
“A woman alone has power; collectively we have impact,“ said Shelley Zalis, founder and CEO of The Female Quotient. YWCA Evanston/North Shore launched the annual YWomen Leadership Celebration in 2008, with the dream to bring communities together and channel the power of women to change the world. On Nov. 9, YWCA Evanston/North Shore held its 12th […]
6 Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Better
Dreaming of the sweet aroma of pumpkin pie and that first bite of creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes? You’re not alone. As we prepare for an overload of family time and investing in a bigger jean size, we should also keep in mind that Thanksgiving is a great time to give back and express our gratitude. […]
Sammy Hagar Rocks with Heart by Giving Back
Sammy Hagar and his wife, Kari, started the Hagar Family Foundation after selling 80 percent of his tequila and restaurants brand, Cabo Wabo, for $80 million in 2007. Hagar owns Caba Wabo Cantina, Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grill and Sammy’s Red Rocker Bar and Grill, and he still earns money performing live. All of these […]
14 Life Lessons From Fashion Icon and Philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg
As an iconic fashion designer, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, awards founder, mother, grandmother, daughter of an Auschwitz survivor, former princess, and wife of a billionaire media mogul, Diane von Furstenberg proves that women can (and should) succeed when they live boldly and with intention. After shooting to fame at age 24 with the invention of her […]
Support the Richard H. Driehaus Museum and See Your Gift Doubled — Donate Now!
Since 2008, the Richard H. Driehaus Museum, Chicago’s premier destination for Gilded Age and Art Nouveau-era art, architecture, and design, has been following in the long tradition of giving back to the community through its educational and cultural public programs, exhibitions, and lectures. Located just steps from the Magnificent Mile, the Chicago Landmark home in which […]
Support the Richard H. Driehaus Museum and See Your Gift Doubled — Donate Now!
Since 2008, the Richard H. Driehaus Museum, Chicago’s premier destination for Gilded Age and Art Nouveau-era art, architecture, and design, has been following in the long tradition of giving back to the community through its educational and cultural public programs, exhibitions, and lectures. Located just steps from the Magnificent Mile, the Chicago Landmark home in which […]
Better Makers: Kohl Children's Museum Hosts a Colorful 'Evening to Imagine' Gala
Blue, green, and dressed to theme! With a vibrant twist on black-tie, Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago held its premiere event, “An Evening to Imagine.” Embracing the power of play, the 33rd annual gala was truly a colorful night to remember. Held Oct. 19 at Revel Fulton Market, the celebration raised over $380,000 in […]
Better Makers: 64th Annual Gold Coast Fashion Show Raises $1 Million for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
The Children’s Service Board, an affiliate of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, consists of women committed to supporting vital programs at Lurie Children’s through service and fundraising. As a nonprofit hospital, Lurie Children’s Hospital relies on such philanthropic support to care for nearly 213,000 patients a year and remain the top […]
