On October 28th 2010, Bottomless Closet will gather supporters and friends for “Design and Conquer”, our fall fundraiser. The event will be held at DIRTT Environmental Solutions showroom at 325 N. Wells Street, 10th floor from 5:30pm until 9pm. We are delighted to have Peach Carr and Sarah Trost from this season’s Project Runway as our special guests for the evening.

 

Founded in 1991, Bottomless Closet was the first workforce development organization of its kind to address the urgent need to help low-income women achieve self-sufficiency. Since that time, we have served thousands of women by providing business professional clothing, career skills and image coaching, empowering them to interview with confidence, gain employment and achieve economic stability. Since Bottomless Closet opened it has served well over 22,000 Chicago women.

 

Today, we are seeking your help to further our mission. As a Sponsor, you help make a life changing impact on thousands of women in Chicago. Enclosed are the details and benefits of each sponsorship level offered. Bottomless Closet is an Illinois registered 501 c 3 tax-exempt organization all contributions are tax-deductible.

 

I hope you find our event to be the perfect opportunity to gain valuable visibility for your company as well as giving back to your community. Should you have any questions, please contact Lisa Simonson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . or 312.622.0832

 

 

 

The mission of Bottomless Closet is to support women in transition by providing business professional clothing, career skills and image coaching, empowering them to interview with confidence, gain employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

 

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"MOST OUTSTANDING SINGLES" CONTEST!

WINNERS WILL BE FEATURED IN THE JULY 2010 ISSUE AND HONORED AT A MAJOR CHARITY FUNDRAISER PARTY

DEADLINE:  MARCH 12, 2010

Its coverage of Summer Lovin 2008 is found here:

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/June-2008/Summer-Lovin-Event/

Please see the attached "recap book" for additional information.

The Boys and Girls Club of Lake County will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on February 27th, 2010 with a dinner fundraiser.

The Boys and Girls Club of Lake County is committed to creating a cross cultural and safe environment that promotes self-esteem, teamwork and responsible community commitment for young people ages 6-18.

Vision: We envision a future in which the Boys and Girls Club Movement is a catalyst for an age in which success is within reach of every child, and whole generations of children are inspired to a new level of civic engagement not seen since the founding of our nation.

The core curriculum of the Boys and Girls Club includes academic success, character and leadership building, and a healthy lifestyle.

For more information about its programs, please go to their website at www.bgclc.com.

Check out hobnobnorthshore local events calendar for information about the fundraiser.

The Zebra Ball - Stars for the Stripes Gala to benefit The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation
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Celebrate February, Valentine's Day Weekend, and x Chicago's Carcinoid Cancer/NETs Awareness Month with us at the Hyatt Regency Chicago!     EVENT DETAILS In celebration of The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation's 42nd Anniversary (1968-2010) and Chicago's Carcinoid Cancer/NETs Awareness Month! Date: Saturday Night, February 13, 2010 Time: 6 PM Venue: Hyatt Regency Chicago's Crystal Ballroom   Location: Chicago, Illinois Silent Auction and Reception Dinner Live Auction and Raffle Dancing to the music of Phase4 Register Now! Individual Seats are $150. Patron Seats are $250: RSVP Tables of 10 start at $1,250:Buy a Table Other Sponsorships are available: Event Sponsorship Event website: www.TheZebraBall.com
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(ARA) - Some research suggests volunteering can have a positive effect on overall health and well-being - and may help improve your disease. Many Americans who suffer from chronic conditions can get involved with volunteering to stay active.

And, for the more than 1 million Americans with the chronic condition rheumatoid arthritis (RA), volunteering may help them better manage the disease. RA is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints and can cause pain, disability and leave people feeling limited or isolated by their disease. Women are two to three times more likely to have RA than men, and the disease is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 30 and 50.

A new nationwide initiative - Hand in Hand for RA - aims to change that by demonstrating to people living with RA that they can do more. In fact, results of a recent survey showed that a majority of people with RA want to be more active and not feel limited by their condition. Moreover, four in 10 want to give back through volunteering or public service to prove they are not limited by their RA.

"It's the first time that we are bringing together people living with a form of arthritis like RA who would otherwise be held back a little bit by their condition, and give them an opportunity to help out in their community," says Seth Ginsberg, co-founder and president of CreakyJoints, a grassroots arthritis group and a supporter of the Hand in Hand for RA campaign. "We want people to go to the handinhandforRA.com Web site where they can find resources or share their stories of things they've done in the past, and help out a little bit."

Lending a helping hand
Debbie McGrady, 55, of Greenwood, Ind., has joined the campaign and gives back by driving senior citizens in her local community to doctor appointments and to run errands.

"When I was diagnosed with RA 11 years ago, it was pretty devastating for me," Debbie says. "But after seeking out the right doctor and working with him to get my disease under control, I also changed my life - started eating healthier and exercising more often; then I found volunteerism. It's just been a wonderful thing for me. It takes the focus off your disease and you can help others."

Many ways to give back
When it comes to public service, there is something for everyone. The following are a few activities that may be well suited for those with RA. These include low-impact activities that are easy on the joints, and options that provide enough flexibility for even the busiest of schedules.

* Answering telephone calls for a local crisis support or charity hotline
* Reading to seniors at a local community center or retirement community
* Working at voting booths during election season
* Visiting hospitals or nursing homes to spend time with the patients
* Mentoring youth
* Volunteering at an animal shelter
* Joining a local gardening group or community beautification project

Before starting on any new activity, it is important to talk first with your doctor about what volunteer activities would be the best to pursue.

Get started
For more information on how to get involved with Hand in Hand for RA or to post your personal volunteering story and send kudos to current volunteers, visit www.handinhandforRA.com.

Hand In Hand for RA is a national awareness campaign developed by Genentech and Biogen Idec with the grassroots advocacy group CreakyJoints.

Courtesy of ARAcontent