North Shore Health Center, which serves uninsured and under-insured families in Highwood and Highland Park, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Partnering with Friends for Health, NSHC has implemented programs such as the Diabetes Prevention and Treatment program, an enhanced Women’s Health program and the Moraine Township Food Pantry Garden Plot Project, and has […]
2016 marks the 10th anniversary of Imerman Angels, a leader in cancer support and provider of resources and connections for cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Anyone can reach out to be connected with a Mentor Angel — someone who is the same age, gender, and has experienced the same type of cancer — and the […]
2013 Philanthropy Awards winner Bernie’s Book Bank announced in July that it has donated 6 million books since 2009. The organization, which collects and redistributes books to at-risk children in the Chicago area, now reaches more than 200,000 kids every year. To learn more and find out how you can get involved, visit berniesbookbank.org. Bernie’s […]
Did you know that hundreds of local nonprofit organizations sell goods and services to the public and for-profit businesses? It’s true, yet few people know about it because nonprofits rarely have any money budgeted for marketing or advertising. Relying exclusively on word of mouth means that nonprofits rarely meet their market potential. Rachelle Jervis, president […]
With the 2016 Olympic Games underway in Rio, now is a great time to take note of the athletes who aren’t just wowing the world with their skill, but also dedicating their time to making it a better place. Here’s a look at nine of the most philanthropic Olympians on Team USA. 1. Tamika Catchings […]
Hillary Clinton just became the first woman ever nominated by a major political party to be our next president. Michelle Obama just delivered an emotional, moving speech that will go down in history, bringing the crowd to its feet at the Democratic National Convention. As we watch these two Chicago women breaking ground and inspiring our […]
Have you ever stopped to think about why otherwise busy people put extraordinary time and effort into million dollar fundraisers for cultural institutions? The “why” behind their actions is almost always inspiring. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming Symphony Ball on Oct. 15 is the culmination of the Orchestra’s 125th anniversary season. The organizers of the annual gala intend to raise […]
On July 11, Posse Foundation Chicago hosted its 12th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner, raising more than $250,000 to support one of the most comprehensive and renowned college access and youth leadership development programs in the United States. Ted Swan of Wilmette and Robert Byron of Glencoe co-chaired the event. More than 200 people were in […]
The fourth Charles Tillman Celebrity Pro BOWLer Tournament took place at Kings Bowl in Lincoln Park on July 14, raising over $44,000 for the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation. Founded in 2005, the foundation works to provide support to chronically ill children and their families. The event, which was hosted by newly-retired Chicago Bears cornerback Charles […]
Over winter break in 2008, eight Highland Park graduates birthed the brainchild that would become Cards Against Humanity, an irreverent-bordering-on-offensive party game that has since become one of the most popular games on Amazon. Josh Dillon, Daniel Dranove, Eli Halpern, Ben Hantoot, David Munk, David Pinsof, Max Temkin and Eliot Weinstein are all presumably quite […]
