How $1,000 Can Change the World

A donation of $1,000 to a nonprofit may not seem like a huge contribution. But, if 500 women get together and they each donate $1,000, they can make a really significant difference for organizations doing important work in the community. That is exactly how Impact 100 Chicago operates. The organization is made up of 500 […]

2013 Philanthropy Awards: Youth Organizations Umbrella

Youth Organizations Umbrella (Y.O.U.) has been bringing it’s particular brand of magic to the Evanston community since 1974.   Having served more than 15,000 youth in the past 40 years, their success is undeniable. Y.O.U. provides academic assistance; life-skills education; social-skills development; recreational, athletic and artistic activities; parental support; crisis intervention; mentoring; case management  and […]