Want a guilt-free night out? Attend the Maryville Cruise Fundraiser for a night including dinner, drinks, dancing, fireworks, a silent auction, and a raffle with all proceeds going to the children of Maryville. The best part? It’s all taking place on the boat “The Spirit of Chicago,” cruising from Navy Pier into the waters of […]
Eat, drink, and help fight Alzheimer’s at the same time! Liz Logan, Make It Better’s associate editor, will be guest bartending at Prairie Fire downtown on Tuesday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Her tips will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. This cause is close to Liz’s heart because her grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer’s, […]
L’Oreal Paris is searching for inspiring women, selfless givers and outstanding achievers to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to charitable programs and volunteerism in their communities through their Women of Worth awards. Women of Worth Program The Women of Worth initiative is inspired by L’Oreal Paris’ iconic brand philosophy, “Because You’re Worth […]
Reusable shopping bags are environmentally chic, especially when they’re gold lame and the proceeds support the relief effort in Japan. What’surbag is made with a stretchy, bouncy fabric (easier to cram more stuff in) and it’s super light, so you can stash one in your purse. The bags are washable and spring back into shape […]
State budget cuts have put Misericordia in a tight spot – and Gregg and Susan Hartemayer of Winnetka are out to do something about that. Their son Kirk, 25, has been a resident at this home for more than 600 children and adults with developmental disabilities for three years. “He’s got a wonderful life. He […]
When a family is in crisis, it’s the children who are most vulnerable. Maryville Crisis Nursery, located on Chicago’s northwest side, provides hope, a temporary home, and the resources to keep families together. According to Amy Kendall-Lynch, Program Director, a mother might call the Crisis Nursery hotline because she has four young children and one […]
Jennifer Woolford’s job as a Senior Vice President at Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., gives her great opportunities to support causes both personally and professionally. Her daughter, Aubrey, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes four years ago, and since then Jennifer has supported her in educating people about the disease. “I’m so proud that she’s really […]
Shopping is twice as nice when you know it’s for a good cause. Here’s a great opportunity this weekend—grab a girlfriend and head to Saks Fifth Avenue in Highland Park for a special KIDSS for Kids event featuring 20-year-old Yali Derman and her line of Yali’s Carry On totes. Derman, now a nursing student at […]
Looking for a way to help end hunger? On Saturday, March 12 East Lake Academy needs 500 volunteers to help for just 2 hours on an assembly line to mix packs of dried nutritious food for starving children. The event, held at the school’s gym, is open to anyone in the community who registers through […]
We all remember our own from childhood. Lovies become family members. They’ve been loved so hard they’re threadbare, their soft patinas a true testament to the vigor of a child’s love. They are best friends who have absorbed a river of childhood tears. Classic Kids believes they are also art. From now until April 30th, […]
