Greetings. And thank you for your valuable attention. As you probably know, Make It Better’s mission is to be your most trusted, easiest-to-use community resource, helping you improve your life and the lives of others by connecting you to businesses and the carefully vetted nonprofits we support. This Guide to Giving will help you to […]
The Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hosted ZooLA, a live auction, on Nov. 12 for 125 guests. Those in attendance included John Fornengo, the evening’s auctioneer; Kim Theiss, Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo president; John Ettelson, chairman of the board of Lincoln Park Zoo; Kevin Bell, Lincoln Park Zoo president and CEO; Susan […]
The holidays are officially upon us with Thanksgiving a week away and Christmas music playing around the clock on the radio. This time of year is all about celebrations, family, being thankful, and generosity toward not only our loved ones but also those in need. This is exactly why you should Shop For Good this […]
Chicago sports fans will love these distressed signs from Vintage Nest in Shop For Good. Put one up in the rec room, game room or man cave. Ward off future Derrick Rose injuries and hope for three-pointers by hanging up this sign where you watch hoops. The Chicago Bears aren’t exactly owning it this season, […]
Nov. 13 is World Kindness Day, and a perfect opportunity to commit random acts of kindness and give greater focus to being kind to everyone in your life. But why stop at just one day? The holiday season is a great time to reflect on all that you have, everyone you are thankful for and […]
“I was incredibly discouraged,” says Tyiesha Henley of Chicago. After serving time in prison for retail theft, a conviction she received at age 19, Henley found it almost impossible to secure a job. “I paid my debt,” Henley says. “I’m here to be a productive citizen.” But, second chances were hard to come by — […]
“Nuking” — it’s the term sailors use to describe raging wind gusts on the water and the conditions were just that during Bridget Bodo’s race. The six-months-pregnant sailor kept a steady hand on the tiller and focused on the fluorescent orange mark floating in the water. She didn’t win — this time. A few years […]
After a 10-year hustle in the music and theater business, Winnetka native Jess Godwin realized, through service work, that she needed to be the person and artist she wants to be every day. “I was so focused on appearances and being the best, I forgot what is most important,” Godwin says. Godwin, 32, spent a […]
There are so many outstanding nonprofits in the Chicago area, which means there is always a glamorous gala or fabulous fundraiser to get excited about. Here are some of our favorite events: Art, Antiques & Home Décor Chicago International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show RIC Women’s Board Preview Party (April 2016) Infant Welfare Society Showhouse […]
Know a worthy small nonprofit that deserves a boost? Don’t have the time or patience to go through the grant-writing process? Then hop on Twitter now through Nov. 4 and nominate an organization for one of ten $10,000 grants from the Deluxe Corporation Foundation with the hashtag #DeluxeCares. Dubbed “The Short and Tweet” Grants Program, […]
