The Chicago Children’s museum believes in the power of play. The museum provides valuable, high-quality play and learning experiences for children in the Chicagoland area and beyond, as well as powerful resources for educators, community leaders, parents, and museum affiliates. Chicago Children’s Museum, also known as CCM, believes an accessible and inclusive museum must address each visitor’s experience—making the museum’s facilities, offices, exhibits, services, programs, digital spaces, and staff welcoming to all. Housed in Navy Pier, the Museum is intentionally designed for experimentation, creativity, and learning for all children.  With us this morning to talk more about the Chicago Children’s Museum’s  upcoming Camp Hide N Seek is Courtney Theo, Senior Associate and Board Member of the Associates Board. 04/16/24

The 100 Club of Illinois honors the brave men and women who serve in public safety, police, and fire departments throughout the 102 counties of Illinois. These individual risk their lives daily so that we can be safe in our homes, workplaces, and communities. With us this morning to talk more about the 100 Club of Illinois and the work they are doing for first responders is Caitlyn Brennan, the CEO of the organization. 02/07/24

Envision Unlimited is a full-spectrum-of-care organization serving people with intellectual, developmental and psychiatric disabilities from infants to over 80 years old, regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. With us this morning to talk more about Envision Unlimited and the work they are doing to help people live their lives to their greatest potential is Mark McHugh, the President and CEO of the organization. 03/31/24

Deserving moms across Chicago can be nominated to win $500 worth of groceries as part of MOMents at Jewel Osco, to shine light on the hard work mom’s do everyday. Mondelēz International will fill the carts, and volunteers of the Junior League of Chicago will hand deliver the groceries to your door. With us this morning to talk more about MOMents of Jewel Osco is Kristin Bernhard, the President of the Junior League of Chicago, Brittney Smith, the Account Lead of Mondelēz International, and Anne Martin, the Director of Shopper Marketing for Mondelēz International.

This March is Jersey Mike’s 14th annual month of giving. This month, you can round up your order to the nearest dollar to support local charities in the Chicagoland area. And on March 27th, 100% of all sales will go towards charity. With us this morning are 2 charities that will receive donations from Jersey Mike’s purchases in the Chicagoland area. We have Mike Crowley, the President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, and Sara Guderyahn, the Executive Director of the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation.

The Chicago Auto Show is the nation’s largest and longest running auto show. Along with showing hundreds of different vehicles from more than two dozen different manufacturers, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is helping raise money for various Chicagoland charities, and giving students a chance to learn about the automotive industry. With us this morning to talk more about the Chicago Auto Show is Jennifer Morand, the General Manager of the show. 2/11/24

Cardz For Kidz spreads joy by delivering handmade cards to children, seniors, veterans, and others worldwide. Partner locations must “pinky promise” to hand-deliver every card, room by room to ensure that children and their families receive and genuinely appreciate these unique and heartfelt cards. With us this morning to talk more about Cardz For Kidz is Ike Nwankwo, the organization’s President and Founder. 2/4/24

School attendance & dignity increase when children receive the support they need. That’s why Fill a Heart 4 Kids provide supplies and work with teachers & social workers to help the most vulnerable children. With us this morning to talk more about Fill a Heart 4 Kids and the work they are doing for children in foster care and without homes is Annie McAveeney, the Founder of the organization. 1/28/24

Orphans of the Storm take in every orphaned, abandoned, abused, or neglected dog and cat who reaches their doors. After providing the best medical and physical care for them, they find the animals warm, loving, adoptive homes. With us this morning to talk more about Orphans of the Storm and the work they are doing for animals is Sandy De Lisle, the Head of Development and Community Engagement. 01/21/24

Vitt Factor believes that everyone has the power to create and design the life that they want. Their mission is to ensure our leaders of tomorrow (ages 8-18) can become the absolute best version of themselves. With us this morning to talk more about Vitt Factor and their upcoming “Ripple Effect” event is Caden Vittorini, the CEO and Founder.  12/24/23