MLS Chicago Fire Soccer Club Hosts 4th Annual Art of Futbol! May 12, 2014 The Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable arm of Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire Soccer Club, will be hosting its 4th annual Art of Futbol event on Wednesday, May 14th! Check out this one-of-a-kind art exhibition and annual fundraiser!
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.
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!
#SaveDave: Help Native Chicagoan David Schwartz and His Family Make a Comeback with a Donation March 12, 2014 Let us unite together to help raise money for David Schwartz and his family to #SaveDave. David is a loving father, husband, and grandfather, and has had some medical setbacks the last few weeks. Learn more about their story and how you can help from Jason Schwartz, his son.
Team One Step from Children’s Oncology Services to host Charity Poker Championship! March 3, 2014 The Children's Oncology Services, Inc., strives to provide programs throughout the year that allow kids with cancer to just be kids. On March 6th, they will be hosting their annual Charity Poker Championship at the National Hellenic Museum. Over 270 players will compete for approximately $15,000 in prizes including the coveted Grand Prize: a seat at the 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas!
Working in the Schools Chicago Hosts Mardi Gras Blackboard Affair Masquerade Ball February 24, 2014 Each year, for one exciting evening, the magic of Mardi Gras travels north to Chicago for the Blackboard Affair Masquerade Ball. This event benefits Working in the Schools (WITS), a local organization that promotes literacy and a love of learning in Chicago Public School elementary students through a volunteer-powered, outcomes-based portfolio of programs.
The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago Hosts Martinis and Mutts Event January 27, 2014 With Chiberia coming and going as it pleases, we’re not the only ones who need to bundle up and stay warm! Let’s not forget our furry friends that we snuggle next to over the weekend or when we get that snow day from school and work! They’re happy and warm at your house, but there are many more who aren’t as lucky as your faithful furry friend.
