Liz Pryor, who was born and raised in Winnetka and a graduate of New Trier East, is currently in the job interview of her life. Good Morning America, an ABC Network morning show, is conducting a nationwide search for an “Advice Guru” correspondent. 15,000 people applied and GMA narrowed it down to 20 finalists. GMA […]
If you are interested in making a difference this Monday, here are several area events and activities: MLK Community Peace Pledge Day Evanston Join friends and neighbors throughout the day in any one of several activities, including a peace march and service fair. The Volunteer Center’s Day of Inspiration and Service Winnetka You’re invited to […]
Just inside the Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook (300 Revere Drive) is a small food kiosk with a big heart. The KJ Café—that’s “K” for Keshet and “J” for JCC—provides developmentally disabled adults with an opportunity to work and learn while giving customers a chance to eat and give back at the same time. Skokie’s […]
Lake County Cares is seeking nominations of extraordinary individuals in Lake County who have made volunteering a part of their everyday lifestyle. Selected honorees will be recognized at the fifth annual I Care Awards dinner on April 16, 2011 hosted by Lake County Cares. Nomination forms may be downloaded here or at www.lakecountycares.org. All nominations, […]
Join Northbrook Court as they partner with Youth Services to help children and families in need. A “Wish List” program has been established for local area children, which Northbrook Court, as well as its patrons and merchants, hope to help fulfill throughout the holidays. Some popular gift wishes that have been received by Youth Services […]
This “Make a Difference” opportunity is so easy, you don’t even have to get up from the computer: Join friends, family and neighbors in voting for various local projects competing for charity dollars in the the Pepsi “Refresh Everything” Challenge. Here is the latest option available this month: Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook: Bringing Kids Hope […]
A little goes a long way in providing nutrition—and, in doing so, a future—for families in Guatemala, according to the local nonprofit Feed the Dream. Send a holiday gift $50 buys a 45-pound Holiday Tamale Basket to a destitute family of Christmas Eve. A basket feeds up to 12 family members and provides them with […]
Men—including me—need your help, and not just with our personal hygiene. An incredible international charity event known as “Movember” needs you. Movember is a month-long event raising money for prostate cancer research by having men grow mustaches. It’s a two-pronged approach we hope will literally “change the face of men’s health”: first, the men’s mustaches […]
With the holidays just around the corner, our thoughts naturally turn to the joy of giving and receiving gifts. The Mom ‘n’ Kids Caring Club has embraced the holiday spirit by participating in a very important gift drive. A group of multicultural moms and children from the North Shore and surrounding suburbs, the club participates […]
Catholic Charities Lake County Services needs 3,000 donors to help with the annual Celebration of Giving Gifts Collection. This program matches donors who contribute toys and clothing with the requests of some 10,000 Lake County children and families. “The soft economy has really hit us hard these past few years,” said Jim Wogan, a retired […]
