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Salon owner’s bicycle trips raise money to protect children’s rights
Antje Kastner is a master hairstylist and a professional make-up artist with a salon in Chicago. She is committed to supporting the International Childcare Trust. Her efforts included an ICT bicycle challenge in Tanzania.
Afghan maternity care gets desperately needed funds
The Afghanistan Midwifery Project raises money for medical supplies, education, outreach to build a midwifery program to help under-served women.
I Am You teaches women how to create and design
I Am You teaches girls and young women how to sew, design and sell their own creations in the organization’s public storefront, the Red Dot Resale Boutique, at 3930 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. Here, the women learn entrepreneurial, interpersonal and professional skills under the guidance of founder Shawna Spencer, 46.
Wintrust Banks help large, small business thrive
In an industry dominated by mega-banks, how does a community bank find the inspiration and support to thrive? Wintrust Community Banks maintains the relationships the company forms with the communities as well as the focus it has on helping local small businesses and entrepreneurs grow. Their mission: to be the local alternative to the big banks while offering the same technology and financial solutions with a level of customer service and community focus that can only be found at a local community bank.
Harrison Fellowship supports potential leaders of tomorrow
National Louis University has been educating aspiring professionals in the Chicago area for 125 years. NLU and its Harrison Fellowship program provide access to education for students who exhibit strong leadership promise but may not otherwise be able to attend college.