A few of this year’s James Beard Awards finalists and past winners share their favorite charities and why they give back. Tony Mantuano, 2005 Best Chefs in America winner “We have supported the Leukemia Lymphoma charity for many years, and it is especially close to my heart because my father passed away from leukemia. We have […]
How — and why — marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols started a movement inspiring people to share random acts of “blue” gratitude around the world. The image of Earth captured by the crew of Apollo 17 is a stunning shot of the planet we call home. It is commonly known as the Blue Marble Shot and […]
Updated April 17, 2018 We all want to protect the planet for the next generation, and there’s never been a more important time to dedicate yourself to environmental causes. In honor of Earth Day (April 22), here’s a look at some of Chicagoland’s best eco-friendly charities. Active Transportation Alliance In 2016 Chicago was named the […]
During the “Brave is Beautiful” fashion show at A Safe Place’s Wine Women & Shoes on May 6 at Ravinia Festival, models will not only wear the creations of Lake Forest fashion designer Ave Sanjuan, but they will also help raise funds for domestic violence victims and their families. Sanjuan presented her first full collection in […]
Leadership Greater Chicago presented its inaugural Civic Catalyst Award to Attorney General Lisa Madigan and former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at its annual Celebrate Leaders Dinner on March 30 at the Chicago Hilton. Connie Lindsey, head of Corporate Responsibility and Global Diversity & Inclusion for Northern Trust, was also honored as the 2017 Distinguished […]
The Force is strong this weekend, as Star Wars fans from around the globe converge in Orlando, joining stars Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Billy Dee Williams, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid and more, for an epic 40th anniversary celebration of the classic film franchise. Whether you’re a self-professed Star Wars nut, or just have a nostalgic love for […]
K.I.D.S.S. for Kids, an affiliated organization of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, will celebrate its 25th anniversary throughout 2017. In January, they hosted their signature event, Aon Step Up for Kids, which raised $750,000 for the Lurie Children’s Department of Family Services. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago 225 […]
With so many good causes out there, it can be difficult to crystallize your vision for how you’d like to make the world a better place. Donating to charity in a significant way takes planning on its own, but before you even get there, how do you pick out of the more than 1.5 million […]
When Rahel Nardos was growing up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, her mother had her brother wait in line for a half a day so that an ill sibling could see a physician. Nardos was aware that the availability of medical care was an issue in her country, but notes that they lived in the country’s […]
Chicago nonprofits are always looking for volunteers and donations. Here are just a few that you can support this spring. Give Time Volunteer to Read With a Chicago Public School Student Innovations for Learning, 800-975-3452 Innovations for Learning’s mission is to help primary grade teachers be more effective in their pivotal task of teaching students […]
