The 61st Annual Gold Coast Fashion Award Show, hosted by the Children’s Service Board on Sept. 21, raised more than $1.1 million for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation. The event was held at Revel Fulton Market, where guests dined on hors d’oeuvres […]
This holiday season, giving back is as easy as building a gingerbread house. On Dec. 3, A. Perry Homes will host their annual Gingerbread Building for Charity event. Kids will build their best gingerbread house and the winner will receive $250 to donate to their favorite charity. Learn more and register for this event here. […]
Merit School of Music is dedicated to removing financial, geographic, and other barriers to high-quality music education and transforming the lives of nearly 5,000 Chicago-area youth. Your gift today will give students and families continued access to music education. Merit has achieved something outstanding and unique among community music schools by creating a dynamic programming […]
Hi Susan, I contacted you a few years back about a magazine I started for students in Chicago Public Schools. I thought I would reach out again and give you an update. StudentsXpress is a publication I created for and by CPS students (preK to 8th grade). Our mission: While showcasing art and writing from […]
For 65 years, the Children’s Research Fund has been transforming futures through support for medical research — making everyday moments possible for countless patients. This year the organization will celebrate an important anniversary at a very special event. On Dec. 3, the Children’s Research Fund (CRF) will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a principal benefactor […]
The annual Student Alliance for Homeless Youth Candlelight Vigil will be held Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. at Clarkson Park (1950 Willow Road, Northfield). SAHY’s mission is to build awareness of youth homelessness, help reduce educational barriers and provide services to the homeless. The group is made up of students from New Trier, Maine South, North […]
Violence. Poverty. Domestic abuse. Illiteracy. Homelessness. As these critical issues continue to affect society, it is largely the role of nonprofit organizations to find innovative, workable solutions. But how can nonprofits effectively do their work in today’s under-resourced environment that undermines their ability to grow and succeed? At the Kellogg School of Management we believe […]
On Oct. 1, A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF) held the 12th annual “A Sterling Event” at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. More than 400 guests raised $300,000 to support ASLF programs, including Buy A Mom A Mammogram®. The vision of ASLF “is to ensure that socioeconomic status does not affect an individual’s ability to obtain […]
On Oct. 1, around 700 guests enjoyed an evening at the Museum of Science and Industry during the 36th annual Columbian Ball and raised approximately $2 million for the museum’s educational programs and exhibits. During the ball, the Pritzker Foundation was awarded the Excellence in Education Award in recognition of the foundation’s various contributions, including […]
For too long, the bonds between our rivers and ourselves have been broken. Thanks to a relative few advocates, driven by their commitment to our rivers’ incredible potential, we have begun to mend past and present transgressions. We’ve even created truly great new experiences along our rivers, such as downtown Chicago’s Riverwalk, which give us […]
