In the spirit of giving, The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® presented by Harris is proud to announce the launch of The Extra Mile: Acts of Kindness to Start the Holiday Season.

The campaign shines a spotlight on the good deeds, offerings and special activities taking place along The Magnificent Mile® on Sunday, November 22, 2009 and throughout the holiday season. Below are scheduled activities and programs that will be available at Magnificent Mile district shops, restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues and attractions in support of a variety of charitable organizations. Stop by these Magnificent Mile locations to shop, eat or play, and benefit a worthy cause this holiday season!

The 900 Shops

900 N. Michigan Avenue (312-915-3916)
November 22
http://www.shop900.com
Accepting Donations at Complimentary Coat Check
Donations collected at the complimentary coat check will support Chicago Lights Tutoring, a free tutoring program to 400 students from Chicago’s low-income neighborhoods that provides one-to-one attention from volunteers, healthy meals, arts programming, a library, job training, and a computer lab. The coat check will be located at Level 6 and is completely complimentary.

Affinia Chicago

166 E. Superior St, (866-246-2203)
http://www.affinia.com
October 1 – March 31
“Pajama Drive” / “Comfortathon”
All pajamas donated throughout the year will be donated to former homeless men and women who are now living is housing facilities managed by Common Ground. Also, for each Comfort Package purchased (Lands End pajamas and Ben & Jerry’s Ice cream included in your stay), $10 will be donated to Common Ground.

Bloomingdale’s North Michigan Avenue

900 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 440-4460
Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple
600 N. Wabash Avenue, (312) 324-7500
http://www.bloomingdales.com

Little Brown Bear Supports The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
With each purchase of a cute, cuddly Little Brown Bear, Bloomingdales will donate $5.00 to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes. To learn more about JDRF, please visit http://www.jdrf.org.

“Good Deeds”
Purchase any of Bloomingdale’s “Good Deed” items this holiday season and help give back to a variety of deserving causes from feeding the hungry to finding a cure. Shop the items in this catalog and make the world a better place, one gift at a time. Visit http://www.bloomingdales.com/holiday to view more Good Deeds.

Burberry

633 N. Michigan Avenue (312-787-2500)
http://www.burberry.com
November 22
The Burberry Foundation
Help young people realize their dreams this holiday season with Burberry. Burberry will donate $16 from any iconic trench coat or $3 from any iconic cashmere scarf made in Great Britain purchased to The Burberry Foundation.

Chicago Chocolate Tours

900 N. Michigan Avenue (Where the event begins) (312-929-2939)
http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com
November 22
A Chicago Chocolate Tour with Proceeds going to CARE
Show the world you CARE on a Chicago Chocolate Tour! Join the Magnificent Mile/Gold Coast chocolate tour on Sunday, November 22, at 1:45 p.m. A portion of your ticket price will be donated to CARE, a leading international humanitarian organization that fights global poverty. Head to http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com for more information.

Doubletree Chicago Magnificent Mile

300 E. Ohio St, (312-787-6100)
http://www.doubletreemagmile.com
November 21 - December 31
“Sweet Acts of Kindness” Cookie Drive
Donations received through this cookie drive will help area families enjoy their own Sweet Dreams. Doubletree Signature Chocolate Chip cookies are $2.00 and all sales proceeds benefit Windy City Habitat for Humanity.

Entertainment Cruises

Navy Pier
600 E Grand aboard Odyssey and Spirit of Chicago (888-957-2322)
http://www.odyssey.com or http://www.spiritofchicago.com
November 1 – November 22
“Entertainment Cruises Fleet-Wide Holiday Food Drive”
Entertainment Cruises Chicago vessels will be participating in a fleet-wide food drive.  Please bring a non-perishable food item on board any of the Odyssey or Spirit of Chicago November Dining Cruises and you’ll receive a complimentary glass of champagne (21+).

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

630 N. Rush Street (312-981-6600)
http://www.fourpointschicago.com
November 22
Toy Drive for Comer Children’s Hospital
Donate toys for Christmas gifts for the kids over at Comer Children’s Hospital. Donations will be accepted in the lobby!

Grow Flower & Gift Shop

455. N Cityfront Plaza Dr., NBC Tower (312-396-1234)
http://www.growflowershop.com
November 22 – December 22
“Bouquets of Hope”
For every order placed during the holiday season we will donate a bouquet “in your name” to a family at the Ronald McDonald House.  We deliver smiles!

H2O Plus

600 N. Michigan Avenue (312-397-1243)
http://www.h2oplus.com
November 22
“Commitment to Clean Water”
Please join us at an exclusive one-day event to share our commitment to clean water. Receive 10% off your purchase on Sunday, November 22. In addition, H2O Plus will donate 15% of proceeds to Alliance for the Great Lakes. (Promo Code: 029073)

HealthSource of Old Town - Peak Performance Health Care

1749 N. Wells St. (312-440-9646)
http://www.pphcc.com
November 21 & The Month of December
Food Drive for the Primo Center for Women and Children
HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab has entered into the fight against hunger in Chicago. For the entire month of December, HealthSource of Old Town will be offering a consult to all new patients for the donation of canned food items. These items will be brought to the Primo Center for Women and Children to be given to families in need. For more information on how you can join in the fight against hunger, call Tiffany at HealthSource of Old Town today at 312-440-9646.

The James Hotel

55 E. Ontario Street (312-337-1000)
http://www.jameshotel.com
November 22
Peace, Love & Shop
Giving back never goes out of style. Book the Peace, Love & Shop package and receive a $50 gift to the 900 Shops, complimentary car service, massage or facial at the Spa by Asha, a 900 Shops travel mug, a 900 Shops gift bag and in-room breakfast for two. 10 percent of proceeds go to Common Threads.

The Merchandise Mart

www.mmart.com
November 24
Chicago’s largest one-day, indoor corporate food drive, “Sharing It Day,” will take place Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the lobby of the world famous Merchandise Mart. The “Sharing It Day” food drive benefits the almost 90,000 hungry children, men and women served weekly by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. For more information, call 312-527-7600.

Nokia

543 N. Michigan Avenue (312-670-2607)
http://www.nokiausa.com/visitastore/flagshipstores
November 1 - December 31
Toys for Tots
Nokia will be collecting toys for the Chicago Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in our store!

Nordstrom

55 E. Grand Avenue (312-464-1515 ext. 1690)
http://www.nordstrom.com
November 22 - December 18
Nordstrom Giving Tree
This year, let your holiday spirit shine through. Join Nordstrom and The Salvation Army as we bring good cheer to those in need. Select a gift tag from the Giving Tree, located outside Cafe Nordstrom on Level 4. Return your unwrapped gift to Customer Service or the Concierge along with the tag by December 18, and we will make sure the gift is delivered in time for the holidays. If you have any questions, please call the Concierge at 312-464-1515 ext. 1690.

Park Grill

11 N. Michigan Avenue (312-521-PARK)
http://parkgrillchicago.com/
November 28-December 18
Park Grill Presents the 7th Annual Make-A-Wish Toy Drive
Enjoy the gift of giving this holiday season with a toy drive. Unwrapped gifts will be collected for children with life-threatening conditions. Try Park Grill’s delicious Make-A-Wish dessert with proceeds donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation. All toys can be dropped off at Park Grill.

P.J. Clarke’s

1204 N. State Parkway (312-664-1650)
http://www.pjclarkeschicago.com
Sunday, November 22
“Go the EXTRA MILE for MAKE-A-WISH”
Go the EXTRA MILE and help P.J. Clarke’s raise $1,000 on Sunday November 22 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  P.J. Clarke’s will donate $1.00 for every appetizer, brunch, lunch, dinner and desert plate ordered. Your support will help to make a wish come true for a child facing a life-threatening medical condition.

Tails in the City

1 E. Delaware Place (312-649-0347)
http://www.tailsinthecity.com
Sunday, November 22
“Shopping Day to Benefit PAWS Chicago”
Join us on Sunday, November 22 to support PAWS Chicago. 15% of all sales on Sunday will be donated to PAWS Chicago – Chicago’s largest no-kill animal shelter.

Saks Fifth Avenue

700 N. Michigan Avenue (312-944-6500)
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com
November 21-December 24
St. Jude’s, Thanks and Giving
Giving back never tasted so sweet! Now through December 24, 2009, 5% of the purchase price of select Saks Fifth Avenue Collection treats and New York Candy Company sweets will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The Signature Room at the 95th

875 N. Michigan Avenue (312-787-9596)
http://www.signatureroom.com
Table of 12 Charity Dining
The Signature Room’s Table of 12 program has donated over $620,000 to 200 organizations since 1993. This November, choose menu items from the Signature Monthly Dinner Menu and 10% of the proceeds benefit the American Brain Tumor Association.  During December, the Signature Monthly Dinner Menu donation benefits Kids Fight Cancer.

Wendella Boats

400 N. Michigan Avenue (312-337-1446)
http://www.wendellaboats.com
Sunday, November 22
“See Chicago. Help Chicago.”
For every non-perishable item donated, $1.00 will be taken off the ticket price.  Good for all tours.

The Magnificent Mile® goes the extra mile every year by supporting its own charitable organization!

The Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life within the geographic boundaries of The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association (GNMAA) through grants in support of non-profit institutions that serve our community. Fulfilling its motto of “Charity in the Neighborhood of Our Success,” The Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation granted over $50,000 to 13 in-need organizations this year.

Click here to see how you can donate to The Magnificent Mile Charitable Foundation and give back to these deserving recipients.

For more information about the Foundation, contact Bernadette Molina at (312)344-2324.