This Philanthropy Award winner celebrated 125 years in 2016. Northwestern Settlement works to nurture, educate and inspire children and families in need through its food pantry, preschool and elementary school, after-school programs, House in the Wood camp and more. In the 2014/2015 school year, the food pantry distributed more than 400,000 pounds of food and […]
October marked the 40th anniversary of the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo. While the original group in 1976 was comprised of 10 women, the group now boasts 130 members from the Chicagoland area. The Women’s Board hosts the annual Zoo Ball, the largest fundraising event for the zoo — for five consecutive years, the […]
On Oct. 21, Mothers Trust Foundation hosted the 18th annual Betty Bash at Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest. More than $50,000 was raised and will help provide tangible necessities that change the lives of children and families. Sponsors included The Garrett Family Foundation, BMO Harris Bank, Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Frank & MJ […]
All children — whether they are learning to read or applying for college — need the support of caring adults and the opportunity to explore their potential. For 8th grader Adrian Cyrus, the McGaw YMCA has provided both during the most challenging time of his young life. Four years ago, Adrian’s father was diagnosed with […]
Feeling overwhelmed by the world’s problems? Poverty, hunger, homelessness, violence … it can be too much to think about. But there is a new opportunity for you to solve these problems. Lake County Haven invites you to Adopt-a-Night! Every night of the year, women and children who have nowhere else to go come to Lake […]
Congratulations to Coco, who received the most votes in our Gingerbread House for Charity event. Coco will receive a $250 prize compliments of A. Perry Homes and will donate the money to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. On Dec. 3, A. Perry Homes hosted their annual Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Now, it’s […]
The Women’s Business Development Center celebrated its 30th anniversary Nov. 15 during WBDCelebrate at the Wintrust Bank Grand Banking Hall. Highlights from the evening included a performance by Black Ensemble Theater and award presentations to the following recipients: Von Technologies President Michelle Vondrasek — Innovative Business Award Creative Resources President Caren Schweitzer — WBE Award Charboy’s President Pamela […]
Chicago area organizations are always looking for volunteers and donations. Here are just a few that you can support this holiday season. Give Time Volunteer During the Holidays Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 773-973-6300 Misericordia is a home for 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that provides the full continuum of care to […]
We give thanks on Thanksgiving, go to the mall on Black Friday, and browse the web on Cyber Monday. Now, we have a day dedicated to giving back. On #ILGive for Giving Tuesday (Nov. 29), nonprofit organizations, families, local businesses and students around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. Now […]
The Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hosted the annual ZooLA, a philanthropic live auction, on Nov. 3. More than 160 guests attended and raised more than $200,000 for the conservation, education and animal-care efforts of Lincoln Park Zoo. Live auction packages included VIP tickets to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “The Late […]
