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1 week ago |
better.net | Carrie Kirby
Whether they’re supporting education and mental health causes, investing, or helping care for their grandchildren, Liz and Kent Dauten offer a compelling model for how values can guide every aspect of life and work. As recipients of the Big Shoulders Fund’s 2025 Humanitarian Award, they exemplify what it looks like to lead with purpose — and to align that purpose with action. “The overriding value is trying to do good in the world. A corollary to that is do no bad in the world,” Kent Dauten says.
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2 weeks ago |
better.net | Margaret Smith
Chicago’s greenery isn’t the only thing in full bloom this May. From can’t-miss theater and groundbreaking exhibitions to street festivals, art fairs, and spring markets, the city is bursting with energy and inspiration. Whether you’re planning a Mother’s Day outing, looking for weekend plans, or ready to dive into Chicago’s cultural calendar, these are the 31 best things to do in May in Chicago and the suburbs. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @makeitbetter_foundation.
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better.net | Mark Jacob
In the 1960s, Myra Alexander fought against racism. Bill Koza craved tolerance toward gay people. Della Reuther protested against war. Ben Bearskin preserved Native American culture. Mary Ward Wolkonsky promoted the civic role of women. Leon Beverly battled for union workers and neighbors. And Blanche Gates, a widowed mother of 15, kept her family strong.
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3 weeks ago |
better.net | Brooke McDonald
The town of Highland Park, a tight-knit community north of Chicago, has been grappling with the fallout of the July 4, 2022, mass shooting that turned a holiday parade into a scene of horror. Seven people were killed and nearly 50 others injured when a rooftop gunman opened fire with an AR-style rifle.
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better.net | Brooke McDonald
In a time when many nonprofits are struggling to sustain year-over-year support — and donors seek more transparency about where their money goes — a small church just north of Chicago has quietly built a model of grassroots philanthropy that’s helped dozens of local organizations not just survive, but thrive.
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