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Thank You, Volunteers!

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The very heartbeat of a non-profit organization is its volunteers. While some charitable organizations offer food delivery and nourishment for their communities, Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago volunteers provide nourishment to hearts and souls. Why You Are Needed Many people think kosher foods are simply blessed by a rabbi, but there is much more involved…
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Leaving a Legacy for the Future

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You are following those who cared for you, taught you, loved you . . . The ones who left a legacy for you. Now, it’s your turn. Leaving a legacy is important! Think about the people who ensured a legacy for us: Grandparents Neighbors Men and women who pursued better lives for us and future…
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Top 3 Reasons to Give Locally

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“Charity begins at home.” “Give where you live.” There are so many global situations that hurt our hearts with their stark need for food, medical care, clean water…and the list is never-ending. For many, this is a time of year for  giving and personal reflection.  For many of us, making a difference – a positive…
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Tips to Keep in Mind When Donating Items

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Charitable organizations appreciate non-monetary donations; in fact, some of them are more clothing- or home accessory-based than cash-based. Unfortunately, sometimes people use these charities as a dumping ground for items that are too worn or damaged to be donated. “People will donate all kinds of garbage to thrift stores thinking that because people are poor,…
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Setting Your Charity Budget for the New Year

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According to Forbes, economically, 2018 is going to be an okay year for the U.S. For most household budgets, charitable donations fall under the category of “disposable income,” and that indicator isn’t quite as strong. Income is rising, but the growth rate of disposable income has been slow. Most how-to-donate advice says to stop donating…
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The History of Chicago Jews

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“Jews came to Chicago from virtually every country in Europe and the Middle East, but especially from Germany and Eastern Europe,” says the Encyclopedia of Chicago. Jews immigrated to the United States to escape poverty, discrimination, and hate crimes. To say some Jews didn’t have “fond memories” of their homelands is an understatement. Chicago was…
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4 Best Ways to Prepare for a Volunteer Event

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Volunteer Chima Madu said, “The fact that I am not paid does not mean that I am worthless. It means that I am priceless.” The joy – and blessing – of being a volunteer is that it’s a 2-way street. Serving others can change your life for the good. Volunteers are needed to offset a…
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