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So, you’ve finally got your own place! It’s an amazing feeling, isn’t it? BUT living alone means you are solely responsible for home expenses. Bittersweet. You might’ve heard before that in order to save yourself some Benjamin’s you need to cut back unnecessary spending. Well… yes but for some of us there is a slightly…
Earning credit is a necessary but difficult task. Getting approved for the apartment that you've been eyeing or saving for a mortgage to finally buy the home you’ve been saving up for can be a nightmare without credit. If you have a low credit score, or no credit at all, it can seem like you’re doomed. You’re…
On Thursday, June 6th, Pangea Cares sponsored and participated in the 6th Annual Race Against Gun Violence hosted by Strides for Peace! With a mission to heal Chicago communities from the inside out, Pangea Cares strives to make the areas where they provide housing, ones that residents and other members of the community can be…
This winter was a long one. It kind of feels like it’s still going. The sunshine and warm weather have peaked from behind the clouds a few times, but the rain and cold temperatures are making it seem like summer will never arrive. With all the cold and dreary weather, it’s easy to forget that…
Do you wanna know one really easy way to determine whether or not you are truly an adult? When spring time rolls around and your mind immediately jumps to spring cleaning–as opposed to spring break–you have officially entered adulthood. Welcome. The weather is finally beginning to improve and summer is on the horizon. Now is…
Pangea Cares is honored to have been one of the corporate sponsors of the 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Makeover hosted by Julie Hightower of a Better Day with Julie and The Daisie Foundation. The event took place on May 6, 2019 at the Swissotel Chicago from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 400 deserving moms across the Chicagoland area…
When growing up in a home with siblings, it’s quite natural to want to branch out on your own once you are officially an adult. Then reality hits. Rent accounts for almost all of the money you make each month. The desire–or need–to live with your brother or sister again may kick in. Here are…
The flowers are finally in bloom. The grass is regaining its color, returning the lushness to the parks. The sun is beaming out from behind those white, fluffy clouds. It’s springtime and life is good. Who doesn’t love the thawing of late March to early April? With every great thing in life, however, we have…
If you’re looking for a healthy and unique dining experience on the south side of Chicago, look no further than Majani, a fairly recent addition to the South Shore neighborhood. The combination of the relaxing, colorful atmosphere, amazing food, and friendly staff guarantees you will be coming back for more. Best part of it all,…
Your first apartment is a big step. I still remember mine; it was suitable for living, but it was apparent that I had no idea what I was doing. Recalling my barren walls, overcluttered kitchen cabinets, and lack of useful appliances, I realize now that I was mindlessly bogging myself down. It wasn’t because I…