Jamie Lee Curtis Donating $1M to LA Fire Relief After Emotional TV Appeal

Maui Needs Help: Please donate

 

Organizations across Hawaii are mobilizing to help fire victims on Maui.

At least 93 are confirmed dead and thousands were displaced as fires fueled by dry winds from a passing hurricane tore through Lahaina and Kula. At least 271 buildings have been affected.

If you’d like to help recovery efforts, there are several ways that you can pitch in.

People took as many belongings as they could while evacuating from the historic town of Lahaina as fires tore through the area, leaving the harbor in wreckage. (Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2023)

Cash Donations For Maui Fire Victims

Here are two legit organizations accepting donations for emergency efforts. Links attached to the organization names below will take you directly to donation checkout pages. 

(Note: Donations made directly on our website, civilbeat.org, will support our journalism. If you wish to support relief efforts, you must click on a link below.)

• Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong fund: Focusing on rapid response and working with local nonprofits to understand community needs. More details.
• Maui Food Bank: Collecting and distributing food to help the hungry in Maui County. More details.

Hockey Tonight

 

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago police and fire departments will go head-to-head for their annual charity hockey game Saturday evening. 

The proceeds will benefit Chicago police officer Danny Golden, who was shot and paralyzed last summer while trying to break up a fight at a bar in Beverly. His family will be attending the game.

The puck drops at 6 p.m. at the Morgan Park Sports Center near Western and 115th Street. Tickets are $10. 

Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) will host an after-party at Barraco's in Mt. Greenwood near 111th and Whipple Street. 

Crusader Day of Giving 2020

Out of his own pocket

CHICAGO (CBS) — As the number of new coronavirus cases in Illinois climbed even further on Thursday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the state is establishing a new initiative to support non-profits during the COVID-19 crisis, and he is donating millions of his own dollars to help get it started.

Pritzker said the state is teaming up with United Way and the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations to establish the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to support local non-profits across the state who are helping those hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.

“My team and I are incredibly grateful for all of the businesses, and leaders, and organizations who have stepped up to meet this moment,” he said.

The governor said the fund will help provide emergency food and supplies, offer shelter and housing to those who need it, expand healthcare services, assist with utility costs and other financial burdens, and help children and families enduring school closings.

Pritzker named his sister, former U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker, as the chair of the foundation.

“When JB called me last week to talk about the need for a fund to support basic needs for all Illinoisans during this critical time, he said there was nothing more important that we can do to help the too many people across our great state who are desperate for assistance. That is what this effort is all about,” she said.

Penny Pritzker said the fund would work in cooperation with other foundations to ensure resources are directed where they’re needed most in Illinois. She said the fund already has raised nearly $23 million.

“I have been blown away by the so many people who have answered the call in just the last few days to create this effort. Everyone we asked to help signed on immediately – and I mean everyone — and without hesitation,” she said.

The governor and his wife have personally donated $2 million to the fund, and their family foundation has given another $2 million.

Contributions to the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund can be made by visiting ilcovidresponsefund.org.

Alderman O'Shea

He's pumping gas today from 3 to 6 pm at Kean gas station, in the cold. 

Why don't you come by and fill up. He will be all yours to complain about the weather. Of course, you can tell him what a good job he's doing too. Sometimes, it's nice to hear that. 

What a nice story

Philadelphia woman adopts 4 biological siblings

A local woman adopted four siblings ranging from ages four to 14.

PHILADELPHIA - Many kids in the foster care system are lucky enough to even get adopted let alone stay with their siblings and that's exactly why one Philadelphia woman adopted four biological siblings and plans on adopting the remaining two.

Bobbie Floyd's husband died in 2014 and a few years later she began fostering three of the siblings. She eventually decided to take on a more permanent role with adoption not realizing at the time there were six siblings in total.





"I realized they were going to separate them and my whole thing was keeping the kids together

Fundraiser tonight

A Strong Family in Need of a Boost

Friends, family, neighbors rally 'round the Salzburgs

By Tim Hadac
Managing Editor
Southwest Chicago Post

A Clearing family that has stood strong for so many over the years now finds itself in need a little strength from others.

The Salzburg family—and specifically, Tom Salzburg—is battling a

Humble is not his strong suit

Museum of Science and Industry changing name after $125M gift from Ken Griffin, the guy likes to go around doing acts of good
The hedge fund manager’s gift is the largest in the museum’s history.
By Mitch Dudek Oct 3, 2019, 10:09am CDT

The Museum of Science and Industry on Thursday announced a gift of $125 million from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin. It’s the largest gift in museum history, and the museum is naming itself after Griffin as a result. James Foster / Sun-Times


The Museum of Science and Industry will now be called the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry following a donation of $125 million from the Chicago billionaire.

It’s the largest single gift in the history of the museum, which opened in 1933.

“This incredibly generous gift helps ensure MSI remains a vital resource for science learning well into the 21st century,” the museum announced on its website.

It explained that renaming the museum “was the most appropriate way to convey our gratitude for this gift.”

Griffin is the richest man in Illinois.

The museum also insisted its mission will not change as a result of the donation, part of which will go toward a new “Pixel Studio,” which it called “a state-of-the-art digital gallery and performance space that will be the only experience of its kind in North America..

“The purpose of this gift is to allow us to continue the great work we do in support of our mission and vision,” the museum’s statement said.

“MSI’s mission will remain the same as it has always been: to inspire the inventive genius in everyone, and we are grateful for this gift, which will help ensure the Museum remains a vital resource for science learning well into the 21st century.”

Private support for the museum in 2018 totaled $19 million, up $3 million from the previous year.

Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin is shown in April 2018 discussing his $10 million donation to reduce gun violence in the city. Also there were Mayor Rahm Emanuel (right) and Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson (left). Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Fundraiser for Greg Killmer (CPD)

Friday August 9, 2019 7-11 pm

Arena Lanes 4700 W. 103rd St Oak Lawn, Il

Pro Golfer Paige Spiranac

playing charitable event at Beverly CC next week

Charity

Gold-Medalist Tommy Shimoda, Ald. O'Shea To Pump Gas For Special Olympics

By Howard Ludwig | September 15, 2017 4:08pm | Updated on September 15, 2017 5:34pm

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Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) and speed skater Tommy Shimoda will pump gas from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Kean Bros. in Morgan Park to raise money for Special Olympics Chicago. 

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MORGAN PARK — Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) and speed skater Tommy Shimoda will pump gas Sept. 22 to raise money for Special Olympics Chicago.

O'Shea will man the pumps at Kean Bros. from 3-6 p.m. alongside the 24-year-old gold medalist in the 500-meter race. The Mount Greenwood skater also won a bronze medal in March in the 777-meter event at the Special Olympics World Winter Gamesin Austria.

O'Shea is again running the Chicago Marathon to benefit Special Olympics Oct. 8. The gas station at 2632 W. 111th St. in Morgan Park will donate five cents for every gallon sold from Monday through Sept. 24 to the Special Olympics' marathon team.

Shimoda will also have his 2017 ESPY Award at the fundraiser. He will also be the first Special Olympics athlete to be inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame next month.

"Ald. O'Shea, everyone in the neighborhood, the businesses and the whole community have given me a lot of support," Tommy said in July when it was announced that he'd receive an ESPY.

O'Shea is a member of the Special Olympics Chicago Board of Directors. He did a similar fundraiser in February to raise money for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's "Get Behind the Vest" initiative.

Toys for Tots Today

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161202/roscoe-village/chicagoland-toys-for-tots-motorcycle-parade-marine-corps

Leo High School got nothing

Michael Jordan donating lawsuit proceeds to 23 high profile charities

WRITTEN BY JON SEIDEL POSTED: 12/15/2015, 01:08PM

Michael Jordan earlier this year in federal court | AP photo

Michael Jordan on Tuesday named several Chicago-area charities he has picked to benefit from his recently settled legal battle with the Jewel-Osco and Dominick’s grocery chains.

Fittingly, the Chicago Bulls great said he has chosen 23 charitable organizations that will receive the net proceeds from the undisclosed

This Sunday, 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. Ag School

Although Emily died from an extremely aggressive form of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on May 18, her vision to help other children battling cancer did not die with her.

Emily Beazley’s Demand for a Cure is a new chapter of the Cure It Foundation, a grassroots organization comprised of patients, survivors, parents, physicians, nurses and community members fighting to cure pediatric cancer. The organization also provides personalized support for children fighting this terrible disease while encouraging advances made in the treatment of childhood cancer.

On Sunday, Sept. 20, the first Emily Beazley Kures for Kids Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Chicago School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 W. 111th St., Chicago.

Plans outlined so far include a memorial service for Emily, children’s carnival games, DJ, food vendors, crafters and local business vendors, live band, face painting, hula hoop contest, bean

Make Moves 4 McNich

Cork + Kerry 
Friday May 29, 7 to 11 PM

Emily Beazley Blood Drive

St. Christina's Parish Center

Saturday May 23

9 to 2 P.M. 

This family needs help.

As most of you know a fire has destroyed the Sheahan family’s home on W. 107th Pl. There is nothing left. Ald. Matt O’Shea Tuesday evening announced an account at Beverly Bank to benefit the family during this difficult time.

Anyone interested in supporting the Sheahan’s can make a donation at Beverly Bank & Trust (10258 S. Western Ave.) to acct #400099295. The account is under Benefit of the Sheahan Family.

Please share this information with anyone who may want to help.

10th Annual Play for Maeve

1.00 PM today at Beverly Park. Bring your kids. 

For for information go to http://www.maevesfoundation.org/

Tom Davis Fundraiser.

115 Bourbon Street, Sunday January 5, 2014; 1 to 6 P.M.