“Creating and measuring impact is the name of the game,” says 34-year-old philanthropist Ben Kovler as he describes Invest For Kids (IFK), Chicago’s Investable Ideas Conference. Kovler founded IFK with Ron Levin five years ago. Creating and measuring IFK’s impact—social, finan- cial and professional—is a labor of love for both men. Kovler, who lives […]
Not only does a visit to Shedd Aquarium entertain and inform, it can also pull on your heartstrings. This world-class aquarium regularly rescues and rehabilitates injured animals that no longer can survive in the wild. These animals then join the exhibits at the aquarium, for guests to learn about and enjoy them. “Providing for […]
Helping low-income urban families find long-term success can be challenging. That’s probably why Scott and Natalie Manke felt such a strong calling to do so in Rogers Park 10 years ago. The Mankes lived in the community for a year, to better understand its needs, before founding the faith-based Family Empowerment Centers (FEC) on […]
Robert Klein has appeared on a wide range of TV shows, including Saturday Night Live and 9—count ’em, 9—HBO specials. He has also been in movies like 2007’s “Reign Over Me” with Adam Sandler. Klein is also a well-known singer-songwriter. But those activities that made him famous aren’t what Klein loves best. He grew […]
With four kids, a casual, relaxed vibe and a part-time job, Kate Attea of Wilmette, doesn’t fit the Harvard MBA stereotype. That is, until she talks about her work at A Better Chicago, then her strategic, articulate, smart-with-heart philosophy perfectly matches her graduate school degree. Attea is a managing director of the venture […]
On April 20, under-resourced new mothers will enjoy the baby shower and luncheon of their dreams thanks to the newest members of the Junior League of North Shore Evanston.
The 3rd Annual Play For Peace Tennis Carnival returns to College Park Athletic Club May 4. What: Kids age 8-18 are ensured an evening of fun, games and prizes at the tennis carnival, organized by Lake Forest High School Varsity Tennis Coach Denise Murphy. Tennis pros from clubs across the North Shore will provide instruction […]
Fleurotica isn’t your average fashion-show fundraiser. The Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance (GPCA) puts on a stunning annual fashion show featuring attire made from natural plant materials by local designers to create a world of wonder. The wearable art raises money so that the Conservatory can continue its arts and other community-enrichment programs in the beautiful […]
Harvey and Bonny Gaffen didn’t plan to dedicate their lives to raising money to fight Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig disease. But in 1976, the rare disease struck Les Turner, who was Bonny’s brother-in-law, Harvey’s best friend, and the father of three young children. His illness launched the Gaffens on their […]
Charmm’d is currently accepting applications for its next Leadership Development cohort. The Charmm’d Foundation, started in 2005 by Sheri Miller, offers leadership development to individuals in schools, local governments and other tax-exempt organizations in three North Shore townships—Lake Forest/Lake Bluff, New Trier and Zion Benton. This program gives community leaders free training—including the Kellogg […]
