HM-Giving Back

By HM staff Our generous community is amazing! Since the pandemic we have received incredible support from public and private funds, to individual donors, to maintain our hotel-based emergency shelters for families and individuals. Additionally, tens of thousands of donated goods have been collected and hundreds of volunteers are helping us distribute them to keep…

The Community House Celebrates 80th Anniversary By Larry Atseff A lot has happened at The Community House over the past 80 years of service in our community. After 8 decades of providing community recreation and quality social services, TCH is reveling in its rich history of serving as the center of the community and embracing…

By Michael R. Sitrick JD. With fall upon us, it’s time to begin firming up your year-end charitable giving plans to ensure your goals are accomplished by the end of the 2021 tax year. While there are many factors to consider and keep an eye on this year—particularly with the likelihood of significant tax reform…

Under One Sky 3 Location fundraiser a success By HM Staff Over 580 guests attended Under One Sky on Friday, October 15, the annual fall fundraiser for Wellness House. The stars aligned during an incredible one- of-a-kind evening where 3 suburban locations: Butterfield Country Club, Chicago Highlands Club and Hinsdale Golf Club were held simultaneously,…

Reute Butler carries on a family tradition that extends to Kenya By Kerrie Kennedy With her major Friends of Conservation (FOC) fundraiser, The Conservation Ball, on the horizon, Reute Butler, whose family founded Oak Brook, spoke about her family legacy of philanthropy, and her commitment to FOC, which works directly with Kenya’s Maasai community and…

Diverheart executive director Tinamarie Hernandez talks about giving back By Janis Von Kaenel She describes herself as the person you don’t think of when great things happen, but to others, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Tinamarie Hernandez, executive director of Diveheart and full-time consultant for Accenture, does so much more than she realizes,…

Hinsdale’s Family Race Healthier and Stronger than Ever! By Hinsdale Magazine On Sunday, October 3rd, people from all over suburban Chicago will show their support for their communities and local charities by participating in the 27th Annual Rotary Run Charity Classic. This CARA certified annual event will bring many participants and spectators who will step…

Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare By Mike Ellis About 25 Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare (CHIW) members and spouses gathered for “anchors aweigh” in the backyard of a private residence on Aug. 27. The nautical-themed event doubled as both a summer fundraiser and social gathering for the chapter, which supports the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago’s Angel…

By Alice Wood, JD Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Although he has been gone for more than 200 years, his words still ring true. Given the talk of increased taxes and an unprecedented transfer of wealth expected to take place over the…