Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Hosts Third Annual “Veterans in Need” Dinner May 5, 2014 Did you know that last year, more than 6,000 veterans were helped by Catholic Charities programs? This year Catholic Charities hopes to help even more veterans with the “Veteran’s In Need Dinner" this Friday, May 9th.
Local Boutiques and Columbia College Fashion Students are Teaming Up for a Fashion Show to Benefit Chicago House April 30, 2014 Spring is FINALLY here and with it comes spring fashion! This Sunday, Chicago House is celebrating fashion in support of a good cause with the Chicago House 27th Annual Brunch and Fashion Show!
GIVEAWAY! Join Monica Pedersen As She Receives the Charles T Rubey LOSS Award at the 23rd Annual Blossoms of Hope Brunch April 23, 2014 We're giving away a pair of tickets to the 23rd Annual Blossoms of Hope Brunch this Sunday, April 27th! Learn about NBC's Monica Pedersen's involvement with the Catholic Charities' LOSS Program.
Join the PurpleStride to Fight Pancreatic Cancer and Help Coach E! April 21, 2014 The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is hosting a 5K, called PurpleStride nationwide, including Chicago on April 25th. Help those affected by pancreatic cancer, including Mt. Carmel High School's Coach E!
CNN Original Series “Chicagoland” Showcases the Realities of Chicago April 16, 2014 CNN’s original series Chicagoland has showcased some of the many trials and triumphs of the Windy City. From the art and diversity to sports and politics, we’ve gotten a great glimpse of what it’s like to be a Chicagoan. What I wish Chicagoland offered viewers were more of the organizations and communities of people helping the fight.
Do Something Different! Join the Fit and Fabulous to Fight Cancer at Gateway to Wellness April 1, 2014 Calling all young Chicago professionals out there! I have one question for you: Where will you be the evening of Saturday, April 5? The Gateway for Cancer Research Associates Board invites you to do a one-of-a-kind experience with healthy food, healthy habits, and giveaways!
Did you know: April is Autism Awareness Month! AS2YP Celebrates with Events All Month Long! March 31, 2014 Did you know? April is Autism Awareness Month! And AS2YP (Autism Speaks to Young Professionals) is doing its part to celebrate in Chicago. Are you? Join us as we celebrate and spread awareness all April long!
Common Ground: Creating Change Creatively Through the Common Ground Foundation March 27, 2014 In the wake of Chicago’s highest violence rates ever amongst its youth, the citizens of this city are hopeful and confident that the circumstances that Chicago’s inner city is facing will significantly improve. Hip hop mogul Common is bringing hope back to the city of Chicago with the 4th Annual Common Ground Foundation Gala and Fundraiser!
Let’s Paint the Town Red with the Chicago Bulls Charities! March 27, 2014 As if you really needed another reason to love our Chicago Bulls! This year the Stimulus Social Club is celebrating their 5th Anniversary, and this month they chose to spotlight the Chicago Bulls Charities, also known as the CharitaBulls. Read more about their upcoming event!
Glossed & Found and Project Onward celebrate Autism Awareness Day March 25, 2014 Digital video magazine GlossedandFound.com loves to make new friends - and you should be one of them! Join team G&F on Wednesday, April 2, to meet their newest friend Project Onward and celebrate a year-long media partnership with the inspiring organization at a cocktail party with a whole lot of art—and heart!