“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Jan. 19. Your children may have the day off […]
Spring and summer bring the opportunity for fresh starts- to our workout routines, to our eating habits and even to our spending habits. What about our philanthropic habits? With longer days filled with more hours of sunshine there is more time for volunteering, self-reflection and giving back to our communities. To help you find the […]
The question “How do your parents support organizations or causes?” was posed to children ages 17 and under in a 2010 survey by The Mint. Nearly 65 percent of the participants answered, “I don’t know.” Don’t let your children fall into that 65 percent. With the holidays and New Year approaching, you will be spending […]
Many people have goals to see the world and also to make a difference by helping others. Projects Abroad is making it possible for participants to do both at the same time. What started as a small organization founded in the United Kingdom two decades ago to help university students find opportunities has grown dramatically […]
Gumdrop roofs, pretzel decor and graham cracker fences galore! There was a whole lot of sweetness at the gingerbread house-building contest held by A. Perry Homes and Make It Better on Dec. 6—and it wasn’t just the candy. Children frosted, dotted and decked out their mouth-watering masterpieces in efforts to build the prize-winning house. The […]
Your holiday to-do list seems never-ending. But, all it takes is a few minutes at your computer (or perhaps one afternoon with your kids) to make the holiday season much brighter for your neighbors in need. Here are three of the simplest ways you can make a difference this month. 1. Fulfill a Hospitalized Child’s […]
After our national holiday for giving thanks comes a global day to celebrate giving back: #GivingTuesday. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, families, communities and more than 10,000 organizations across the world will come together to give. This day isn’t just about giving checks to charity, although you can do that too. The movement’s 2014 video tells […]
What: Donate a box or a bag of groceries to low-income families at Good News Partners in Rogers Park. Where: 1600 W. Jonquil Terrace, Chicago When: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. How: Collect and donate Thanksgiving baskets or bags consisting of canned goods, canned meats, fruits and vegetables and drop them […]
When given a second chance in life after a serious hit-and-run car accident, Misa Art accepted an internal calling to use her creative and intuitive gifts to help in-need youth express themselves. Today, the Misa For Love Foundation provides at-risk children with a form of art therapy, facilitating emotional and physical healing through painting. Launched […]
Etymologically, “philanthropy” means love of humankind. According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, philanthropy means “the practice of giving time and money to help make life better for other people.” However you define philanthropy or choose to practice it in your life, you can celebrate it this Saturday, Nov. 15 on National Philanthropy Day. This day is […]
