Each November, communities celebrate National Philanthropy Day to recognize the contributions that philanthropy has made to our world. We, like our readers, have a great passion for building better communities. At the heart of our staff is a collective desire to do good, and we donate our time and our support to the causes and […]
The Party Dress Project boutique on Sept. 25 lets your daughters shop on the cheap, and the “Kids Helping Kids” back-to-school supply drive at Northbrook Court will wrap up by Sept. 30. The Party Dress Project Boutique September 25, 2010 1955 Cherry Lane, Northbook 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $25 per dress For more information or […]
Six years ago, Rebecca Adair’s life was falling apart. Her daughter had been declared unfit to care for her kids, so Adair, a 54-year-old grandmother, assumed custody. “They fought all the time,” says Adair, who lives in a trailer park in unincorporated Cook County near Glenview. “The kids, (ages) 4 and 10 at the time, […]
Join Transcend for their holiday open house to benefit Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Please bring an unwrapped toy, and stay to meet our staff and enjoy some holiday goodies. Monday, Dec. 5 4-8 p.m. Collecting toys for Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook Goodie Bags Specials on products/services Meet our staff. Food, fun, friends! RSVP 847-205-1680 Transcend MedSpa […]
While still in high school, this runner founded a 5K race to benefit Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Now in its seventh year, the race boasts over 500 runners/walkers and 100 volunteers each year, and has raised almost $100,000. Garvey ran cross-country and track in high school, so in 2005 when she had an idea to […]
