Light Up the Block

Nat King Cole Park 8502 South King Drive, Chicago, IL

What's the Scoop?  Our friends at M3 will be lighting up 500 homes and over 500 street poles along the historic Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to bring holiday spirit and cheer to the community! Come join the Reach Team and help M3 light up the block! This will be an outdoor event with small groups of […]

Urban Initiatives Future Fund

What's the Scoop?   UI's programs are typically a robust catalog of in person, after-school programming for Chicago Public School (CPS) students. Due to the pandemic, UI has had to stop in person programming and has been hosting all program sessions virtually for students. During virtual sessions, UI utilizes play-based social-emotional learning activities to help […]

The 30th Anniversary Cara Gala

Virtual

What's the Scoop?   The 30th Anniversary Cara Gala presented by Jim & Kay Mabie is a chic evening of great entertainment and even greater company with our closest supporters and friends in celebration of our mission. Cara will also honor Martin H. Nesbitt with the Trailblazer Award and Raahsaan Brown with the Jesse Teverbaugh […]

Volunteer for Seniors

What's the Scoop?   Every Tuesday M3 needs your help delivering groceries to seniors in need. All volunteers need is a car, phone, and PPE to complete the deliveries. Arrive at the volunteer location at your chosen time slot for a quick training and then help us with 6 to 7 seven deliveries. Two volunteers […]

Chicago Lights: Donuts for a Cause

Fourth Presbyterian Church 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL

What's the Scoop?   Stan’s Donuts is doing a fundraiser with Chicago Lights!Place your pre-orders which will be available for pickup Saturday 6/5 between 9:30am–11:30am. This is a pre-order only fundraiser, and Pre-orders cut off 48 hours before the event. The options include Traditional Glazed Dozen, Stan’s Special Dozen, Stan's Greatest Hits Dozen, Glutenless Half Dozen, and […]

6th Annual Hunt for Good

What's the Scoop?   The Simple Good is BACK with the 6th Annual HYBRID Fundraiser Event, ‘The Hunt For Good'! Join the race to find 'the simple good' that surrounds us! This year, Hunters will have the option to participate here in Chicago or at home with a Hybrid version of our traditionally in-person event. Rally your […]

CAPE Kickoff Party For 6th Annual River North Design District Fall Gallery Walk

Calia Stone Botique 154 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL

What's the Scoop?   The River North Design District Proudly announces this year's annual River North Fall Gallery Walk. This walk is comprised of 20 locations with special events throughout River North featuring 25 artists and 18 designer vignettes, The Gallery Walk's philanthropic partner is DIGS with Dignity, which will receive a portion of the […]

Chicago Lights Summer in September

Corcorans Grill and Pub 1615 N Wells, Chicago, IL

What's the Scoop?   Join Chicago Lights in toasting the end of summer & supporting the education & social service programs of Chicago lights! Enjoy music, curated drawing items supporting local businesses! Ticket includes unlimited cocktails, light appetizers and more! Click here for more

Run for Gus 2021

Diversey Harbor

What's the Scoop?   The annual Run for Gus 5K, walk or run, is on Thursday, September 30! The race can be virtual or in person, so grab your friends and join us! There is an After Party at Diversey Harbor after the 5K, where we’ll all plan to end our run there for Food, […]

M3 Fundraiser: Barry’s Bootcamp

Barry's Bootcamp Wicker Park 1457 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

What's the Scoop?   Chicago Reach heads to Barry's Bootcamp Wicker Park to fund raise for our nonprofit partner, My Block My Hood My City. Donate $35 and come get your butt kicked for a great cause! The class will be at the Barry's Bootcamp located at 1457 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 and please try to […]