Winters in Chicago are cold. There’s no getting around that. But there are attempts made to keep warm; Chicagoans don’t give in to the elements that easily. We huddle under heat lamps, double up on long johns, wear ski masks, and stockpile space heaters. The people of Chicago are industrious…
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We all keep certain items “just in case,” I know I do. I had been keeping my laptop from college for a few years and even took the time to pack and move it – three times and across two states! One day, I finally realized I would never need…
At Zealous Good we always enjoy receiving stories from our charity members of how donations have made an impact in the work they do. It shows us just how powerful in-kind donations can be and how they can make a difference. Common…
Thanksgiving is approaching and the team over here at Zealous Good is getting ready for the holiday by practicing an attitude of gratitude. One of the things we’re most thankful for is the opportunity to work with charities doing awesome things in the Chicago area. We’re hoping to pass…
The power of sight is an incredible tool, especially when given to those who may have accidentally misplaced it.
Thanks to a donation from Groupon Goods, a set of reading glasses and sunglasses was sent to Project Education Plus, a non-profit organization that provides educational services to children,…
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Students in an Easter Seals classroom play with their new baby doll donation.
Call us biased, but the emails we get at Zealous Good are phenomenal. Just the other day we received this heartwarming message from the volunteer manager at Easter Seals…
Isn’t it nice when one good deed creates another? At Zealous Good, we love it when donors become volunteers at the nonprofits they’ve donated to. Which is exactly what happened at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services, a nonprofit on the north side of Chicago. This story is…
Thanks to a generous donation from Groupon Goods, a package of books, toys, and musical instruments have been donated to Concordia Place, a 30-year-old educational organization and Zealous Good charity. Last week the Zealous Good team was given a tour of the facilities and saw first-hand, the incredible…
We sat down with Elise Zelechowski, executive director of the nonprofit, ReBuilding Exchange, who told us how a phone system donation has impacted the way her team operates!
How did your goods do great? Tell us your story! stories@zealousgood.com.
Read More The Chronicles of Doing Good: Elise Zelechowski’s Zealous Good Story
Last summer Zealous Good team member, Laura, started a donor interview series on the blog. When Laura left, the interview series went with her. Now we’re reviving and revamping Laura’s concept so you can get to know the people behind the donations. Today we’re talking…
