by richardsimon | Jun 28, 2021 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
It is hard to discount the value of freedom in the world today. Indeed, that is why the United States has a specific day that recognizes their freedom from those who sought to oppress them. The United States has been able to thrive and survive because of various...
by richardsimon | May 6, 2021 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
Giving to charity is an admirable and popular way to express your support for your favorite cause. However, it can sometimes be challenging to determine which charities you should give to; some of them do not distribute their money in a way you like, or they don’t...
by richardsimon | Apr 7, 2021 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
While your first motivation to engage in philanthropy is to help your community or society at large, there are benefits to getting your business involved in such activities. Such benefits may not be the primary motivation for your business’ philanthropic...
by richardsimon | Dec 29, 2020 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
The Coronavirus has decimated the lives and finances of many people all over the country, and more people than ever are looking towards charitable organizations for help. Simultaneously, nonprofits have been deprived of many of their traditional revenue sources,...
by richardsimon | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
We can’t simply rely on personal and philanthropic organizations to handle an epidemic like Coronavirus. They have neither the purview nor the scope of world governments, but that doesn’t mean that private donors don’t have a part to play in the...
by richardsimon | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Philanthropy, Richard Simon Chicago, Rick Simon Chicago
Food insecurity has always been a significant problem in the U.S., and especially in Chicago. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity is the lack of access to regular food due to financial limitations. In 2019, more than 13 million U.S....
