Independent broker/dealer Securities America completed its 25th anniversary celebration by exceeding all goals for Investing in Our Communities: 25 Weeks of Caring, Giving and Sharing.

New destinations, trip style and activities launched for adventure-seekers

Local teens dedicated to helping Lake County's homeless is holding a Halloween Costume drive for Lake County's homeless children .

Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A. Honors Supporters who Make Affordable, Sustainable Housing a Priority

Diamonds International, the world's largest duty free jeweler, has launched DiamondsInternational.org, a charity site focused on community outreach, fundraising and sponsorships for communities that are home to DI cutting, polishing and retail locations worldwide.

The July 31st charity event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm in the clubhouse at 1455 Shermer Road in Northbrook, IL. A casual silent auction benefit, stocked with items designed to help your home as well as game tickets and vacation get-aways.

JewishBuilder helps Jewish organizations build a private, rules-based social networking and connectivity engine that puts content and membership under their control. Start for free at www.jewishbuilder.com.

Freedom's Sisters Traveling Exhibition Honors 20 Extraordinary African American Women, Ford Motor Company Fund, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and Cincinnati Museum Center Partner with National Civil Rights Museum to present Groundbreaking Exhibition

Author and volunteer expert Debra Schweiger Berg is asking Americans for their ideas on how to solve poverty in the United States. Berg is seeking the answers during a National Volunteer Week launch of a bold new survey at www.howwouldyousolvepoverty.com.

The Spring 2005 Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference will be held at the Northwestern University Law School on May 12 and 13, 2005. The event will be co-sponsored by the Children and Family Justice Center at the Northwestern University.