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More than ever, we must rethink how to live our lives in meaningful ways without excessive spending.
Even a small donation can help a fellow Chicagoan in need this holiday season.
Maybe when our kids grow up consciously, building character will not be a necessity.
Farmer, author and founder of The Land Connection foundation, Terra Brockman, talks about the seasons, local food systems and buying food based on values.
These five social entrepreneurs are making a difference in Chicago—one T-shirt, sundae, cupcake, survey and donation at a time
Aging Baby Boomers are creating a growing senior citizen population, and many social service agencies that serve the elderly need volunteers now more than ever. There are plenty of ways to get involved.
“Green-collar” job-training programs are blossoming all over the Chicago area
Over one hundred American cities and counties have already outlawed polystyrene, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, and the volunteers behind No Foam Chicago hope that the Windy City will follow suit.
Now is a great time to do something about hunger in Chicago. The weak economy has forced more folks than ever to turn to food pantries and soup kitchens to feed their families.
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Chicago native and regional communications manager for CARE USA, discusses the organization’s evolution, her most gratifying moments and how President Obama’s lofty words bode well for fighting poverty.
Five local resources you should know.
Jan Metzger (Lake Claremont Press)
Consider helping Chicago maintain our green reputation this month.
We invite supporting organizations to apply our beliefs and principles to their own mission statements. There are many paths that lead to Chicago. Some groups focus on environmental activism, constitutional defense, others on health freedom, use of mercury in drugs, vaccine injuries or human rights. We create the common platform. You create your specific talking points in support and further expansion of the platform. It is this diversity within our community that makes clear we are neither small nor marginal. We are mainstream America and this is an American movement.
The Enterprising Kithcen (TEK) is a nonprofit located in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood, working to empower low-income women to create a brighter future for themselves and their children by helping them build a foundation for permanent employment.
Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM Drake Hotel's Palm Court & Club Crescendo
FamilyFarmed.org's annual expo promises to be the Midwest's premier local food event
Arzu Studio Hope helps Afghan women and their families overcome the cycle of poverty by providing a means for dependable income and access to education and healthcare by distributing the high-quality, design-centric rugs they weave.