Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-24, and 80% of youth who die by suicide gave verbal warnings. Gabriel’s Light is working to prevent youth suicide through outreach, programs, and funding related to each of their three pillars: Education, Cyber Safety, and Kindness Campaigns.  With us this morning to talk more about Gabriel’s Light and the work they are doing to prevent youth suicide is Carol Deely, the President and Co-Founder, and Olivia Mikucki, a Youth Ambassador for the organization. 6/4/23

Chicago has an incredible parks system, one of the oldest and largest in the nation. The Chicago Parks Foundation works with the Chicago Park District to be an accountable resource for all by bringing community ideas to action, raising funds and awareness for park projects all across the city. With us this morning to talk more about Chicago Parks Foundation and the work they are doing for park users and lovers is Sonia Horvath, the Director of Special Events and Partnerships. 5/28/23

No one should fight cancer alone. That’s why Imerman Angels provides comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, peer-to-peer mentorship program with someone who has been there. With us this morning to talk more about Imerman Angels and the work they are doing for people fighting cancer is Stephanie Lieber, the Executive Director of the organization. 5/21/23

The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation is one of the nation’s leading breast cancer research and education charities. With us this morning to talk more about The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation and the work they are doing for people with breast cancer is Pam Speer Lewis, the Executive Director. 5/14/23

Reading is the single most important skill a child needs — yet many lack access to books. That’s why Bernie’s Book Bank empowers nearly 300,000 Chicagoland children to explore new ideas, gain knowledge, and strengthen reading skills through book ownership. With us this morning to talk more about Bernie’s Book Bank and the work they are doing for children’s literacy is Darrin Utynek, the CEO.  5/7/23

The Greater River North Business Association brings businesses and civic leaders together to promote growth and create opportunity. While the Business Association started in River North, the organization has expanded to supporting businesses in the Streeterville, Gold Coast, and Old Town too.  With us this morning to talk more about the GRNBA and the work they are doing for businesses is Marty Padilla, the Association’s President.  4/30/23

Since 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo has grown side by side with the City of Chicago—from swans to science and from trading post to metropolis. As one of the only free zoos in the country, the Lincoln Park Zoo specializes in wildlife conservation, community engagement, and animal care and welfare systems that benefit zoo animals and wild ecosystems. With us this morning to talk more about the Lincoln Park Zoo and their upcoming Run for the Zoo’s 10k Run, 5k Walk and Run, and the Kid’s course is Dave Bernier the zoo’s General Curator. 4/23/23

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation has been a leader in inflammatory bowel disease research since their founding more than 50 years ago. The Foundation has invested more than $400 million into finding the causes, treatments, and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. With us this morning to talk more about The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and their upcoming Take Steps Walk is Colton Lee, Director of Take Steps for the Illinois Chapter, and Carly Menker, the 2023 Take Steps Honoree Hero.  4/16/23

April is Autism Awareness Month. Have Dreams continuously works to help individuals on the Autism Spectrum learn, function independently, and socialize. With us this morning to talk more about Have Dreams and their upcoming “Night of Dreams” Gala is Dana Fenceroy, the Director of Operations and Therapist, and Bobbi Goldman, the Director of Development. 4/9/23

The voices of survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation are often silenced. Reclaim13 seeks to change this through the Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show. The Art Show is designed to allow survivors to “reclaim” their voices by sharing their stories through their personal artistic styles. With us this morning to talk more about Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show is Jacqueline Saunders, the Events & Public Relations Coordinator at Reclaim13. 4/2/23

The issues youth face continually grow as the world around them constantly changes. The Bridge Youth and Family Services created a safe place within the Northwest Chicago suburbs for communities to support youth and families with counseling, mentoring, workshops and more. With us this morning to talk more about The Bridge and the work they are doing for youth and their families is Kris Salyards, the Executive Director of the organization.  3/26/23

Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County serves more than 1,000 children and their families each year with the caring support they need to move forward with their lives and heal from abuse. Child Abuse Prevention Month is in April, but CAC provides free, healing services to children who have experienced abuse, allowing them to process trauma and reclaim their childhoods all year-round. With us this morning to talk more about Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County is Melanie Pignotti, the CEO, and Kasia Cawley, the Chief of Police for the Hoffman Estates Police Department. 3/19/23