Aracely Canchola, Social Worker, Evanston Township High School
Aracely has spent the past 10 years volunteering on the board of the Evanston Coalition for Latino Resources, which she also helped to found.
Structured, But Not a Tiger Mom
Every kid is amazing. That is, every child but mine. At least, that is what I used to think. For years, my inner critic blamed me for the Noyes’ boys and girls lack of amazingness. It nagged, “You don’t push enough. You push too hard. You’re not smart enough, hard working enough, kind enough. […]
A Safe Haven Foundation
It started as so many great friendships do—in the spectator stands—cheering on their children.
Haiti Mission Trip
A Mission Trip to Haiti is gift in life for many reasons—time with my daughter, bonding with amazing companions, improved fitness and the inspiring attitudes of the Haitians we served.
Sarah Jindra: Young Woman of the Year
Last year, one timely story by Sarah Jindra on her website, INSPIREmeChicago.com, helped Chicagoan Vin Tormo win the annual Man & Woman of the Year fundraising competition from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Paloma Picasso—A Mother/Daughter Interview
Tiffany & Co. hosted a cocktail party with acclaimed Tiffany designer Paloma Picasso on April 7 at its famed Michigan Avenue store in Chicago.
Sustainable, Beautiful: Designs for our Children
The 5th of our 6 children, John, is about to graduate from high school. His discussions with friends about their future plans are similar to those his older siblings had at this point in life, with one exception.
Michael Halberstam: From Writers' Theatre To Lincoln Center
Writers’ Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam seduces you intellectually.
Strong Schools, Better Kids—Cast Your Vote Here
Our schools are the heart of our communities. We move to the northern suburbs to raise our kids in safe, beautiful neighborhoods with great schools. As empty nesters, we want to keep schools strong to maintain our home values. But challenging economic times, restrictive state laws, unfunded mandates, evolving beliefs about what constitutes a good […]
Shop Gucci, Build a School
UNICEF is better known for no-frills fundraising than for fashion. (Remember the Trick or Treat for UNICEF campaign? It’s in its 60th year!)
