BY JANET SEITZ ’Tis the season for giving, as many charities push year-end donations, which historically have provided donors with opportunities for both charitable gestures and tax deductions. Annual efforts such as #Giving Tuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, help spotlight charitable causes and the spirit of giving. Forefront, Illinois’ statewide association for nonprofits and […]
JANET SEITZ
Janet Seitz is a local communications professional, writer and artist who has written for a variety of Springfield-area publications.
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Ansar Shrine Circus benefits local children
BY JANET SEITZ Sometimes life seems like a three-ring circus. But a real three-ring circus, such as the November Ansar Shrine Circus in Springfield, can offer family fun and provide some stability in the life of a child and family. “We are known for our funny little hats, our little cars and our clowns, but […]
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100+ Who Care funds local nonprofits
BY JANET SEITZ There is strength in numbers, especially when armed with checks. Building that reserve is the goal of 100+ Who Care in Springfield, a grassroots organization that aims to recruit 100 people to pay $100 each to attend an event at which local nonprofit organizations vie to earn the evening’s proceeds. Three randomly […]