The Backpack Project is a nonprofit organization working in local communities to fight against homelessness. 9-year-old founder, Ryan Gustis, was inspired to help after seeing a woman sitting with a sign that said, “I’m not a bad girl, I just made a bad choice.” He soon realized that this woman’s Read more…
You could say that Angelic Kindness blossomed on a cold January day. Founders, Mary and Debbie had just entered the 2nd grade not knowing what was in store for them. The girls grew inseparable, practically living in each other’s homes, and developing bonds with the two most important people in Read more…
Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter Mission Statement: As the Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter, we use the color Pink not for breast cancer but because it is the color of women! To us, it should not matter what type of illness she or her family has. We as a society Read more…
Pat Clark Cancer Foundation (Pat Clark CF)was created in 2008 after Pat lost her battle with cancer. We knew then that we wanted to help others suffering with cancer and help find a cure. We started with just a few volunteers running small fundraisers throughout the year, with all the Read more…
On August 19, 2012, our daughter, Alisha Bromfield, and her unborn child were brutally murdered. My husband, Joe, and I were devastated when we heard the news. After the shock wore off, we each struggled with grief in our own way. I was left with two overwhelming emotions, anger and Read more…
Hearts with Compassion was started to help remove the burden off of those that are in need in Will County and surrounding areas.
Team Make A Difference is a new nonprofit organization that was established to help people in need, a “Hero”, by renovating a dream room for them. This space is considered their special place within their home, where they spend most of their time. We want to create an atmosphere that Read more…
2022 Nominations are OPEN Can your organization use $5,000? Can they use a night of recognition? Submit your organization to be the recipient of the 2022 Kindness Gala. kindnessgala.com/nominate
This year comes on the heels of a crazy year that saw an increase in homelessness. We are proud to honor The Backpack Project as an Special Guest of the Kindness Gala. FROM FACEBOOK PAGE [abridged] The backpack project: The backpack project was inspired Ryan who, at the age of Read more…
What is 3:11 Project? The short answer is they are a 501c3 charity that helps local people in need by using social media for social good. But the truth is, 3:11 Project is an idea brought to life as a movement. 3:11 is not just a name…it’s a verb. The Read more…