Posts Tagged ‘income’
What does it take to save a failing neighborhood? A question with no definitive answer, it’s being echoed throughout the Chicago area with urgency. With crime rates skyrocketing, home foreclosures booming and record-setting population loss, community activists are left wondering how to save their city.
A recent article in RedEye, ‘Englewood: Serious Business‘ reflected on the issues one particular Chicago neighborhood faces. Most recently known as the hometown of NBA star Derrick...
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Posted by Alix Matzke | 7/22/11 10:00 AM UTC | Related: Blog | Income
While Chicago is a beautiful city, it can also be an expensive one. I often decline invitations simply because a night out can cost a fortune. However, $15 movie tickets and $40 per person dinners are not the only options. I began researching fun, free things to do with friends this summer, and was surprised by the long lists I found. Here are some of my favorites:
Art Institute of Chicago is free to all on the first and second Wednesdays of every month and is located in the heart of downtown at...
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Posted by Alix Matzke | 7/8/11 9:19 AM UTC | Related: Blog
Participants pose with Kellogg's Tony the Tiger
Why do people run? To stay healthy? To relieve stress? Or maybe to advocate for a cause within their community. United Way of DuPage/West Cook hosted its second annual LIVE UNITED 5k Run/Walk at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on April 30 to help raise awareness and support for under and uninsured residents in the DuPage area.
Company groups and individuals came out to support the cause and promote community health. For one participant, crossing the...
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Posted by amolen | 5/13/11 10:22 AM UTC | Related: Blog | Dupage/West Cook
Money is a worry that seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. United Way of DuPage/West Cook can help settle some of those fears with Money Smart Week DuPage running April 2-9. The week of events will kick off Saturday, April 2, at the College of DuPage where CEO of Calamos Investments, John Calamos, will be the keynote speaker. The week is filled with workshops to help address some of the most pressing financial concerns such as using credit wisely, financial education for youth, retiring,...
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Posted by Kellie Cochrane | 3/31/11 9:17 AM UTC | Related: Blog | Dupage/West Cook | Education | Events | Income
On March 15, the Chicago Tribune hosts a conversation titled Chicago Forward: The Face of Chicago Philanthropy to help illustrate where a donation goes when it’s given to a non-profit. From multi-generational wealth to crowd-sourced microdonations, a giving spirit is alive and well in the city of Chicago.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Tribune editorial page editor Bruce Dold and featuring Patty Huber, community manager, Groupon/The Point; Ellen Alberding, president of The Joyce...
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Posted by Thomas Galassini | 3/3/11 11:44 AM UTC | Related: Education | Health | Income
Northern Trust, a longtime supporter of United Way, has made it official – they are taking their service the LGBT community to the next level. For several years Northern Trust has been active in the LGBT community in Chicago, notably with the Center on Halsted (partner United Way agency!). What’s special and important about their recent work is they are the first major banking corporation to step up and out to say they recognize there are unique challenges for LGBT individuals and...
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Posted by Seth | 3/1/11 2:52 PM UTC | Related: Blog
