Last night I attended Chicago Lost and Found's cocktail reception at Life Book (1200 W. Lake St)
Hosted by my pal and Founder, Mitch Pennell, the room was filled with many the Chicago notable; like cabaret Diva, Amy Armstrong, Chicago's Commission on Human Relations' Advisory Council's Bill Greaves, everyone's favorite DJ/Host/Producer, Matthew Harvat, and NBC Chicago's Wayne Johnson
Chicago Lost and Found is a not-for-profit organization committed to art education and inspiring creativity throughout the city. The organization re-purposes materials with no value or which would otherwise become landfill and transforms it into unusual art and functional furnishings. Sales from the creations assist in generating funds to provide hands-on art education anywhere there is a need in Chicago.
Something must be said about the space at Life Book ! Talk about a Shangri-La! It was the perfect setting for such an event. I met their Managing Director, Karla Ortiz who taught me all about the mission of Life Book; to maximize human potential and accelerate human achievement.
While funding for the arts and education is on a constant decline, it is paramount community organizations like Chicago Lost and Found step in to fill the void. Chicago Lost and Found offers a unique way to help while providing additional benefits for the city and environment. Be sure to check them out at chicagolostandfound.com
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Tags: Amy Armstrong, bill greaves, chicago lost and found, life book, matthew harvat, mitch pennell
