Carol Stream Lifestyle
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Refugee-turned-scholar now helping others through children's resource centerApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - I am a member of the board of directors of the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center, a volunteer-driven after-school tutoring and mentoring program. I am also a former ...
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Human Race brings runners together to support local causesApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Saturday could be all about the numbers. An expected 1,800 runners and walkers will set out in the fifth running of the DuPage Human Race on April 30, raising thousands ...
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Human Race helps ESSE adult day care serve younger populationApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Acronyms are often confusing, and ESSE is no exception. Ecumenical Support Services for the Elderly has been around since 1982, providing adult day care options tha...
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Human Race benefits DuPage Homeownership CenterApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - My family has been participating in the DuPage Human Race for years now, including our two children ages 9 and 13. It's truly a "feel good" day when participants see the...
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Human Race participants support new building for Elmhurst-Yorkfield pantryApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - By Jacki Lawrence Elmhurst I live in the Yorkfield neighborhood, attend Yorkfield Presbyterian Church where the new pantry is built and participate as volunteer preside...
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Riverside Center brings adventure to home schooling boysApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - When I was given the opportunity to participate in the DuPage Human Race (my first) and to coordinate fundraising for Riverside Center for Education, I jumped at the cha...
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Human Race helps adult day center keep seniors activeApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Caring for someone with dementia is a journey both rewarding and challenging. Being of the sandwich generation, caring for children and parents while working is the ulti...
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Inspired volunteer runs Human Race to help Humanitarian Service ProjectApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Traditionally, when I hear the words "run" and "5K," I have a tendency to turn a deaf ear. As anyone who knows me can tell you, I am definitely not a runner. And I'm not...
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Awakenings Project fosters creativity of artists with mental illnessesApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - I'm one of the founders of The Awakenings Project. We're a small but vibrant organization based in Wheaton that teaches, mentors and otherwise supports artists, musician...
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Foundation plans to put race proceeds toward expanding inclusive Sensory Garden PlaygroundApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Play is one of the most important parts of childhood. It teaches kids how to cooperate, resolve conflicts and have fun together. But not all children have equal access ...