Shop early for the holidays at the second annual Urban Art Party. What: Sample food from local vendors, taste craft beers, check out products from Chicago artists and dance the night away with DJ John San Juan while supporting the unreimbursed programs provided by Midwest CareCenter and Camp Care. Where: MINI of W. Diversey Parkway, […]
JJ’s List empowers young adults with disabilities and equips businesses with the best practices to support employees and customers with disabilities. What: JJ’s List’s Disability Awareness Players present a free Disability Awareness Training seminar for businesses in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Where: Maggiano’s Old Orchard, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Suite A28, Skokie […]
Take just 10 minutes out of your day to help advance research on Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and it affects more than 5 million Americans each year. What: MindCrowd is asking 1 million people, age 18 to 80, to take its 10 minute online memory test. […]
The Spirit of 67, a nonprofit fundraiser for Lake Forest School District 67, has come a long way from its roots. Prior to the formation of the Spirit of 67, the Association of Parents and Teachers (APT) raised funds through sales of spirit wear and baked goods, hounding parents in gymnasiums and crowded cafeterias with […]
A deserving but disadvantaged student can become the first in their family to go to college with your help. Ignite Progress, a partner of The Stewards Market, provides affordable standardized test tutoring to students from low-income neighborhoods in Chicago. Its unique approach to tutoring can increase ACT scores 3 to 6 points, allowing students to qualify […]
Whether your kids are in preschool or college, there are countless ways to teach them the importance of giving back right here on the North Shore. These local volunteer opportunities, broken down by age and activity, are a great place to start. Round up the family, pick an organization that’s important to you, and get […]
Bernie’s Book Bank needs help reaching their goal of collecting 100,000 books this summer for young children in need throughout Chicago. What: Bernie’s Book Bank and Wintrust Community Banks have partnered to create a book drive that will provide books to children who may not have steady access to adequate reading materials in their homes. […]
Donate linens, cleaning supplies, or money to Deborah’s Place, an organization that provides the resources women need to recover from homelessness. What: Because many women who come to Deborah’s Place don’t make an income, donations of basic household supplies allow the women to maintain a clean and comfortable home. They’re in need of towels, linens, […]
Come to a red-carpet screening of “Decoding Annie Parker,” and help support hereditary breast and ovarian cancer research. What: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), Annie Parker and director Steve Bernstein are hosting the “Decoding Annie Parker” event in Chicago to educate about the importance of knowing your family medical history and speaking to […]
With a simple donation, you can make a difference. Help a disabled vet compete this summer when you support Evanston American Legion Post 42’s efforts to cover travel expenses for those competing at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Tampa, Florida. What: Donations help send a multi-sport team of wheelchair-bound area veterans, including many getting care at […]
