A relative newcomer to Chicago, Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation has devoted the past four years to making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children with physical deformities. Since opening in 2014, the organization has provided free surgeries and medical care to 79 patients and more than $3 million in donated medical care. […]
“To be able to disagree with respect is a skill that we’ve all lost,” Andrea Zopp told attendees at the seventh annual Make Room for Debate Luncheon, which celebrated 20 years of partnership between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Debate League and Chicago Debate Commission. Zopp, president and CEO of World Business Chicago, and recently named one of Make It […]
Every child deserves a good education; a safe, loving home; and adequate health care. Every adult honestly trying to overcome difficulties and succeed in life does, too. Many Americans believe this and want to help. They pay their blessings forward by starting and supporting nonprofits that help accomplish these bold goals. Six years ago, humbled […]
Most recently updated: December 2020 History Chicago Debates was founded in 1995 to transform the lives of our city’s youth through the power of debate. Since partnering with Chicago Public Schools in 1997, Chicago Debates has been able to reach as many as 1,400 at-risk middle and high school students every year, offering them an […]
Mercy Housing Lakefront is a nonprofit developer of program-enriched, affordable housing for people in need. Since its founding in 1986, MHL has made it its mission to help the chronically homeless, those with special needs, senior citizens, and at-risk families gain independence, thus creating stable, vibrant, and healthy communities. “Even though ‘housing’ is literally our […]
Since its inception in 1994, Accion Chicago has helped communities grow by investing in entrepreneurs in Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods. Through quality business training and affordable credit, Accion equips local entrepreneurs with the means necessary to establish successful small businesses that generate income and jobs in high-need areas. Thirty-six full-time staff work closely in the […]
As a Philanthropy Award winner, Crushers Club wanted to provide Make It Better readers with an update on the Club and recent achievements. The mission of the Crushers Club is to be the strongest alternative to gangs for young men in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. We arm young people with the support and skills they need to […]
For six years, our Philanthropy Awards have recognized outstanding nonprofits for their exceptional work throughout our community. This year, we will recognize excellence in three award categories: Social Justice Arts & Education Human Services/Empowerment Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, Sept. 12, through Wednesday, Nov. 15 (National Philanthropy Day). Winners will be notified in early 2018 […]
Nothing matches the excitement we share as a team at Make It Better when it comes time for the Make It Better Foundation to bestow its annual Philanthropy Awards on outstanding and deserving nonprofits. This year, for the Fifth Annual Philanthropy Awards, the Make It Better Foundation honors — and we celebrate — three impactful […]
Since 1983, New Moms has provided unconditional and meaningful support to young moms who “want to find a safe place to live, get a quality job, and give their children a brighter future — even if they have no idea of where to start.” Nearly 70 percent of these young moms are victims of sexual or […]
