Our veterans bring home a heavy weight from the battlefield – one that many can’t bear alone. What they find at the BraveHearts horse farm is a path toward healing ...

Caring for the miniature horses, dogs and other animals of SOUL Harbor Ranch is an act of love for this Barrington nonprofit’s volunteers. But what they really enjoy is the win-win-win for the people who find healing, the animals that receive love and the people who love to share generously with hospital patients, veterans and many others. ...

This nonprofit group in McHenry County provides housing assistance, peer support and employment assistance to veterans in need. The nonprofit is always looking to help more veterans and gather more volunteers. ...

Philanthropy has always been a priority for this professional fundraiser, who's helping donations to have a lasting impact. Meet the dynamic director of the McHenry County Foundation. ...

Military roots run deep in the family of this Glenview dentist, whose ancestors died fighting in the Civil War 150 years ago. Discover how three generations of war re-enactors are connecting with history. ...

It's still not too late to thank many of the men and women who defended our freedom during the 1940s and '50s. Jon McGinty shares how a local family does just that, by sponsoring a unique trip for our aging veterans. ...