Make It Better Foundation

12/12/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to brighten someone's holiday season? ✨

Our 2025 Guide to Giving makes it easy to support organizations that turn every dollar into real, measurable impact.

And here's a bonus: research shows that acts of generosity—from gifting to financial support—boost your own happiness, too. 💛

These nonprofits reflect the momentum behind thoughtful, effective philanthropy—from venture-philanthropy models that strengthen organizations from within to impact-investing strategies driving long-term community change.

Ready to make the world better?
Explore the full Guide to Giving on our website.
🔗 https://better.net/philanthropy/the-2025-better-guide-to-giving/?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=all_platforms&utm_campaign=20251212socials_guidetogiving25&utm_id=20251212_socials

2Blades Foundation, Alzheimer's Association, Changent, Conservation Nation, Marine Trades Institute, Metropolitan Family Services, Siena Retreat Center, Trees That Feed Foundation, Watts of Love

12/10/2025

December is one of the most inspiring times of the year for the arts — from theater productions to gallery openings to festive seasonal performances, communities everywhere are filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate creativity.

At the Make It Better Foundation, we’re passionate about uplifting local arts and culture because these spaces strengthen neighborhoods, support small organizations, and help storytellers thrive. This month, we’re spotlighting a few of the meaningful performances and holiday experiences happening in Chicago — a reminder that every city and hometown has its own creative heartbeat worth supporting.

Want to explore more? Read the full lineup of things to do this December on our website and find a new way to support your community this season. ❤️
🔗 https://better.net/arts-events/31-best-things-to-do-in-chicago-in-december-2025/?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=all_platforms&utm_campaign=20251210socials_31things&utm_id=20251210_socials

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Morton Arboretum, Chicago Transit Authority, Writers Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company, Music Theater Works

12/08/2025

12/04/2025

More than 60 years after The Beatles changed pop culture forever, their influence continues to unfold across stages, galleries, and screens. From Paul McCartney’s Got Back Tour to a newly revealed archive of his 1963–64 photography, an expanded edition of The Beatles Anthology, and 2026 tour dates for Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band and more, these events offer new ways for every fan to indulge their Beatlemania.

As these exhibitions and tours bring their creative legacy back into focus, they also shine a light on the causes The Beatles and their circle champion — from Paul McCartney’s Meat Free Monday campaign and support of PETA, to Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach’s Lotus Foundation, George Harrison’s Material World Foundation, and the youth education and humanitarian work supported by the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. Museums like the Frist Art Museum in Nashville and Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago play an important role too, sharing their work with new generations through exhibitions sustained by donor and member support.

As we celebrate their creative legacy, it’s also a moment to look toward the organizations keeping that legacy of compassion and creativity alive. Tap the link below to explore upcoming events and learn more about the nonprofits championed by the Beatles. 🔗 https://better.net/arts-events/music/beatlemania-lives-on-paul-mccartney-tour-exhibitions-beatles-anthology/?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=all_platforms&utm_campaign=20251204socials_beatlemania&utm_id=20251204_socials

12/02/2025

Ready to donate for Giving Tuesday but not sure where to start? Check out our 2025 Guide to Giving: https://better.net/philanthropy/giving-tuesday-2025-where-to-donate/

11/29/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the power of community care.

From housing and hunger relief to arts education, youth leadership, disaster response, literacy equity, and environmental advocacy, these incredible nonprofits are doing extraordinary work every single day.

We’ve curated a list of organizations making the world better, including American Red Cross, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, GO Campaign, The Way Of The Rain, Marine Trades Institute, Cradles to Crayons Chicago, and Conservation Nation. Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply share their mission, your generosity helps strengthen the world we all share.

Swipe through to meet a few inspiring nonprofits–and tap the link below to explore the full Giving Tuesday roundup and support the causes that speak to you.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4871qCa

Every gift matters. Every action counts. ♥️

11/26/2025

Cities across the country are searching for new ways to strengthen youth connection and belonging — and Chicago may be offering a blueprint. While the Cultural Stadium initiative has been widely discussed for its economic potential, its deeper value lies in how it could transform opportunities for young people.

Much of the original vision remains the same: reimagining cultural, civic, and recreational assets as a single, connected ecosystem. But at its core, this initiative also speaks to a national need — creating spaces where young people can gather, create, and build community. Organizations like Uniting Voices Chicago already demonstrate what this looks like in action. Nearly 4,000 young people participate in their programming each year, connecting with peers across the city, collaborating with renowned artists like Chance The Rapper and Bobby McFerrin, and performing at iconic venues including Lyric Opera of Chicago, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, and more.

Explore how this innovative model can inspire cities everywhere — and how Uniting Voices is helping the next generation lead the way — on our website: https://better.net/arts-events/cultural-stadium-youth-engagement-chicago/?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=all_platforms&utm_campaign=20251126socials_unitingvoices&utm_id=20251126_socials

📸 Lenspeak: Kyle Flubacker Photography

11/22/2025

Bullying prevention can’t be limited to one month of awareness or a calendar campaign. Orange ribbons and hashtags each October matter — they signal solidarity and compassion — but awareness alone is not saving lives. The nation is past the point of slogans. Real change requires action.

Cyberbullying puts millions of children at risk. Su***de is now the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10 to 19, and teens who experience cyberbullying are more than four times as likely to report suicidal thoughts or attempts. These aren’t just statistics — they’re a call to action.

Parents, educators, schools, and social platforms all share responsibility, but the most powerful place to begin is at home. Adopt and model this life-saving approach: Screenshot it. Block it. Report it. Talk about it. Practice it. Show kids what it looks like.

Learn more about the good work Buckets Over Bullying is doing on our website: https://tinyurl.com/4e7ct272

11/20/2025

The recent government shutdown has ended, but millions of Americans are still feeling its impact — especially the 42 million people who rely on SNAP each month. Even before the shutdown, 1 in 8 Americans depended on these benefits to buy food, leaving food banks nationwide bracing for increased demand and ongoing strain.

Amid this reality, Vivery Community, founded by the Thierer Family Foundation, is showing how innovation and data can transform hunger relief. Their Find Food platform connects neighbors with real-time pantry information, while Food is Medicine programs pair nutritious groceries with community health support. With millions connected to resources across 34 states, Vivery is redefining what modern, equitable hunger relief looks like.

No matter where you live, you can make a meaningful impact. Visit Vivery’s Find Food map to locate pantries and food banks in your hometown, learn what your local community needs, and get involved through volunteering, donating, or sharing resources. Supporting Vivery helps strengthen hunger-relief systems nationwide — ensuring families everywhere have reliable access to nutritious food. ❤️

Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/4o8ndOD

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11/15/2025

Did you know National Philanthropy Day celebrates the power of generosity and the people who make a difference every day?

At the Make It Better Foundation, we’re proud to champion organizations that lead with purpose and compassion — from supporting families and protecting our planet to empowering the next generation of changemakers. 🌍

This year, we’re celebrating the incredible work of organizations making the world better — like the American Red Cross, providing relief in times of crisis; the Alzheimer's Association, advancing care and research; GO Campaign, giving children the tools to thrive; The Family Dinner Project, strengthening connections one meal at a time; Changent, improving health outcomes for mothers and children through community-based nurse support; and Vital Impacts, using photography to drive conservation. Together, they remind us that every act of giving creates ripples of hope and impact. ✨

Learn more about these organizations through the link below and tell us — what organization are you supporting today?
🔗 https://linktr.ee/themakeitbetterfoundation

11/12/2025

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan turned a deeply personal experience into decades of advocacy. ✨

After witnessing her mother, Hollywood icon Rita Hayworth, face Alzheimer’s, Yasmin ensured she received care and stability while using her voice to raise awareness and support families affected by the disease.

At a time when few spoke openly about Alzheimer’s, Yasmin became a global voice for change — meeting with U.S. presidents, speaking with Barbara Walters, and serving as an Alzheimer's Association Ambassador. She founded the Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala and New York’s Imagine Benefit, both built on her mother’s legacy and dedicated to raising funds for research and care. In recognition of her lifelong commitment, France awarded her its highest honor — the Knight of the Legion of Honor — in 2022.

Today, Yasmin continues to honor her mother’s legacy and inspire others through her work with the Alzheimer’s Association. Read the full interview with Princess Yasmin and Susan B. Noyes, Make It Better Foundation Founder to learn more about her journey, her hope for a world without Alzheimer’s, and how you can support the cause—through the gala, a local Walk to End Alzheimer’s, volunteering, or donating. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hVg96p

11/10/2025