Collections for the Care for Real toy drive start on Saturday, November 22nd. Care for Real is the food pantry for the Edgewater neighborhood in Chicago. In addition to providing families in need with food, clothing, school supplies, career counseling, and other services all year, Care for Real runs a toy distribution that last year … Continue reading Toy drive supports Care for Real and 800+ children they serve
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Saturday was the opening of Maddiebird Bakery in Edgewater. The opening was a must do since we know the owners. What made the day even more thrilling was happening to be there at the same time as Old Single Mom, Mary Tyler Mom, and some parents from my son's school. That's the magic of a … Continue reading The magic of a good neighborhood
This weekend the holiday celebrations continue in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. While you are in the area for shopping, visiting Santa, and other fun please drop off a donation for the Care for Real toy drive. Drop off locations and online giving options are detailed below. Late Night Andersonville is on Friday, December 6th. Stores stay open … Continue reading Andersonville weekend events and toy drive update
For a lot of people the holidays are a time for joy and excess. For others the holidays only emphasize what they don't have. As Edgewater's food pantry Care for Real spends most of its time focusing on providing people with basic needs: food, clothing, and help finding jobs, but each holiday season they also … Continue reading Toy drive: Help Care for Real spread joy to kids in need
The Chicago Reader's annual "Best of Chicago 2013" reader's poll results have been revealed. Although part of the fun of these lists is discovering places you've never heard of, it is also nice to see businesses you enjoy getting public recognition. That's why I was thrilled to see so many Edgewater and Andersonville businesses on … Continue reading Chicago Reader’s Best of 2013 features many Edgewater area picks
Kim Z. Dale 