Quick and Easy: Chicago Symphony Orchestra REMIX

Enjoy a fun night out at Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s REMIX, and help bring classical music to less fortunate members of the community. REMIX is a fabulous fundraising event presented by the Women’s Board of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association. Funds raised support the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Citizen Musician activities that reach into underserved communities and […]

Quick and Easy: IWSE's Warm Your Palate

Support the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston by attending their second annual Warm Your Palate fundraising event. What: Local chefs will take guests on a culinary excursion to sample signature appetizers and desserts. Wine, beer and spirits will also be served, and there will be a live auction featuring a 5-night stay at the Radisson Blu […]

Quick and Easy: Donate to Washington School

A donation to Washington School PTA will help furnish the school’s library with new books and fund scholarships for after-school clubs and field trips. What: You can help by donating money to the Washington School PTA Gala on Saturday, Feb. 23. Donations of all amounts are accepted. Where: To become a sponsor for the upcoming […]

Quick and Easy: Donate to Reach Out and Read

A small donation of just $10 can help Erie Family Health Center provide three books to kids in their Reach out and Read program. Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center is purchasing children’s books as part of their new initiative, Reach out and Read. This innovative program utilizes doctors and other medical staff to talk to parents […]

Quick and Easy: Post-Holiday Workout

Work out, celebrate and give back at The Dailey Method with special donation classes benefiting LEAD. When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 7 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Where: The Dailey Method, 188 E. Westminster, Lake Forest Cost: A suggested donation of $20 The Cause: Celebrate The Dailey Method’s one-year anniversary in Lake Forest with special, […]

Quick and Easy: Hot Cocoa for Water

Join Deerfield resident Angie Beermann in raising her goal of $1,500 for “charity: water” this holiday season. Where: Online! The Charity: What began as an annual holiday party for Angie Beermann and her family and friends has turned into “Hot Cocoa for Water,” an after-school party to help bring clean drinking water to those in […]

Quick and Easy: UI's Soccer "Ball"

Buy your tickets to Urban Initiative’s 2013 Soccer Ball to benefit their health and education program. When: January 25, 7-11 p.m. Where: River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois St., Chicago What: Appetizers, drinks, dancing and auction! Tickets/Registration: Purchase your ticket here for $125 ($150 at the door) The Charity: Urban Initiatives offers health, education […]

Quick and Easy: Deborah's Place

A 27-year-old organization has a special holiday wish list this season. When: All season! How to donate: Mail checks to: Deborah’s Place, Attn: Development Dept., 2822 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, or donate by phone at 773-638-6579, or online. Drop off goods at 2822 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago or contact Martha Diamond at 773-638-6573 or […]

Quick and Easy: Shopping Bazaar for Diabetes

Cross items off your holiday shopping list while supporting the University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center, hosted by Pagoda Red. When: Thursday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dim sum lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. What: Asian Holiday Bazaar featuring Ladybug Vintage, Katherine Ann Confections and Pagoda Red collections Where: Pagoda […]