Stories
Making Tech accessible at The Difference Engine
As technology and software become an indispensable part of our lives, the demand for skilled people to work in this sector continues to skyrocket. For those looking to start new careers in software, it can be intimidating to obtain a computer science degree. Recently,...
Chicago Rises on Founder Stories
Recently we collaborated with the platform Founder Stories to share what we do here at Chicago Rises. It was the first time I remember doing a video interview, so I admit it was a bit awkward at first talking straight into the camera. But I was able to quickly loosen...
Good Food, Good Company, Good Cause: Soup and Bread’s 10th Season Is Underway
Winter break ushered in temperatures in the single digits and the days of below-zero windchills have carried into the new year. The January cold may be an indication of dark winter days and cabin fever yet to come, but it also marks the return of a beloved Chicago...
Raising the Next Generation of Givers
You're never too young to learn the importance of giving back, and Families Helping Families Chicagoland [FHFC] knows it. Families Helping Families Chicagoland aims to improve the lives of low income families and foster children in the Chicagoland area. The charity...
Matchmakers for Donations
It's that item sitting in your closet gathering dust. Or you find it hidden in a drawer or your garage. Many of us have items in our home that we no longer need. The best option in most cases is to donate the item so it can be re-used. But have you ever wondered if...
Riser of the Month: Justin Cabrera
Meet Justin Cabrera, our first Riser of the Month. Justin is a senior at Loyola who volunteers at The Labre Ministry.
Giving Kids the Essentials to Succeed
As the weather turns colder in Chicago, many of us start taking out our winter clothes from storage or look to purchase new gear to stay warm. Unfortunately, there are kids in Chicago that don't have this luxury. In fact, many children don't even have the basic...
Spread your love through coats and warmth
Learn more about Button and Zipper, the organization responsible for coat drives in Chicago and Denver. Helping them is easier than you think!
A Safe Space at Broadway Youth Center
The Broadway Youth Center (BYC) of Howard Brown Health is a haven for LGBTQ youth and young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. BYC provides refuge and community as well as medical, social and mental health care services. BYC sees anyone,...
Chicago Women That Will Inspire You
CWAP is a non-profit in the South Side focused on supporting underrepresented women. They have several different programs and are always looking for help!
Disability Pride Parade
The 14th annual Disability Pride Parade took the streets July 22nd to talk about the civil rights goals they want to achieve for their community and how these issues are addressed in Chicago. A recurring theme that came up during one of the meetings for organizing the...
In Living Color
Vibrant colors of the rainbow splashed across Chicago in June as residents celebrated Pride festivities. The LGBTQ civil rights movement has accomplished a great deal in its short existence, however there is still more to come. A prevalent issue is the lack of racial...