This past Saturday, I joined over 1000 Chicago volunteers to participate in the 17th Annual Chicago Cares Serve-a-Thon. Year after year, this event gathers teams of do-gooders for a day of beautifying schools across the city. Chicago is one of the most poorly funded school districts in the US, so things like painting are often seen as extras that can’t be afforded. I teamed up with my great friend, Brian, who put together “Team Sleet.” [...]

 I BLEED ORANGE AND BLUE!!! Looking for a great way to support the public schools while meeting some of Chicago’s friendliest citizens? Then, you need to come out to Griffin Lounge (326 W. Chicago) this Friday to Forever Young, a party to benefit Alumni for Public Schools. Alumni for Public Schools is a not-for-profit organization that promotes and supports volunteer partnerships between the Chicago chapters of college and university alumni associations and individual Chicago Public [...]

TFG Spotlight will highlight organizations or initiatives which demonstrate a strong commitment to philanthropy and charitable acts.    Last week, my blog life became overshadowed by my work life and I didn’t get to do as much blogging as I wanted. *cue the violins* One of the events that I wanted to talk about was the Summer Soiree hosted by the Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC) on Friday, the 8th. The Summer Soiree is one [...]