We’ve all seen the images splashed across the screen of the devastation and destruction left behind by the 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti January 12. While it is estimated that up to a quarter-milion people may be dead and about 3 million people will be affected, the real aftershock of this natural disaster remains to […]
“I can’t NOT open an e-mail that says: ‘Please Help’” says Barb Tubekis, executive director for the Volunteer Center in Winnetka. But, more often than not, when she opens up that e-mail, it’s a scam. Expect a lot of these e-mails to fly around in the next several months surrounding the 7.0 earthquake that hit […]
Partnerships. The very meaning of the word speaks to a mutually beneficial relationship. And that’s just what happens when not-for-profits partner with Make It Better. Bark 4 Care promotes awareness and acceptance of biological brain disorders, such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression. Twelve-year-old Betsy Kaplan started the organization because she saw a need […]
Think that coat you donated to a charity wasn’t a big deal? Think again. For most of us, a warm winter’s coat garners little more than a shrug when we throw it on–maybe a “I hope this is the right color” comment as we walk out the door. But for some, a new coat is […]
Since 1992, dedicated residents who scoop the cookies and package the breads daily, have found a livelihood in our Hearts & Flour Bakery. The key ingredient in Misericordia’s Bakery is our mission to provide challenging job opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Our dedicated team works Monday-Friday (and weekends if it is extra busy) preparing […]
With few exceptions, I’ve had long hair all my life. And I’ve loved it. But when a former colleague of mine from the Chicago Sun-Times lopped off her hair for Locks of Love, it resonated. I had long hair. There was someone else out there, a child, who could use it. A very altruistic thought, […]
These plates make a beautiful gift, and, even better, your purchase will help the homeless. From December 4th-6th, Table Manners in Evanston will be featuring these elegant plates from Riverside Design Group, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Connections for the Homeless. The plates are also produced in a sustainable manner. Riverside Design […]
Nothing makes a holiday warmer at heart than helping someone who truly needs it. The North Shore Senior Center is offering up two such ways to make a difference. The Giving Tree: If you’re a natural shopper, visit the North Shore Senior Center (161 Northfield Rd.) and choose a tag from the center’s Giving Tree, […]
You know that rule of holiday shopping: One for you, one for me? Well, when it comes to diaper shopping this season, flip that rule around: One for me, one for you. Moms in South Carolina, Arizona, San Francisco and in the Chicago area are discovering this rule–and diaper banks, where disposable diapers are donated […]
Each year more than 5.3 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Though there is currently no cure for the memory degenerating disease, the Alzheimer’s Association and its Memory Walk on Sept. 13 look to raise money and speed the process of finding a cure. The walk takes place at 9 […]
