Will County Submitted Content
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DuPage Foundation grants nearly $940,000 to 52 health and human services organizationsJun 14, 2024 8:53 pm - DuPage Foundation recently awarded $938,077 to 52 essential health and human services nonprofits in DuPage County for the spring cycle of its Community Impact grant program.
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Black fraternities and sororities give out free food to a 1,000 families in Aurora for Juneteenth, Father’s Day WeekendJun 14, 2024 7:02 pm - Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the City of Aurora, the Northern Illinois Food Bank and members of the Aurora Divine 9 Alliance, a thousand families are going into the holiday weekend with plenty to eat.
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Celebrating Flag Day: Aurora Boy Scouts post flags in subscribers' yardsJun 14, 2024 6:55 pm - As part of its sixth annual fundraiser, Blackhawk Boy Scouts of America Troop 11 in Aurora is posting a U.S. flag in subscribers' yards on national holidays — Memorial ...
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Aurora church opens outdoor worship seriesJun 14, 2024 6:11 pm - Aurora's New England Congregational Church opened three monthly outdoor worship services on June 2. Congregant Martin Forward was guest preacher. The Rev. Brandon Perrin...
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Naperville Sunrise Rotary hosts 27th annual Charity Rotary RideJun 14, 2024 5:52 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise will host the 27th annual Rotary Ride on Sunday, Aug. 11, beginning and ending at Commissioners Park. Proceeds support youth and family initiatives both locally and internationally
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Project Mobility partnering with St. Charles restaurants to host ‘Long Table Dinner’ Aug. 18Jun 14, 2024 12:53 pm - On Sunday, Aug. 18, Project Mobility is partnering with St. Charles restaurants in hosting its first “Long Table Dinner,” a multi-course al fresco dinner fundraiser.
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Dominican Literacy Center names new directorJun 13, 2024 8:11 pm - Claire Wiesner-Smillie has been appointed director of the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora, effective July 1.Sister Kathleen M. Ryan, center founder and director, is retiring June 30.
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A thousand families to get free groceries at Juneteenth Food Giveaway June 14 in AuroraJun 13, 2024 8:04 pm - In honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend, more than 150 members of Black fraternities and sororities are gathering on Friday, June 14, in Aurora to distribute food to those in need.
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Aurora to honor Juneteenth during a weeklong series of eventsJun 13, 2024 7:45 pm - The City of Aurora is celebrate Juneteenth holiday with a week of community events and activities, beginning with the Mr. and Miss Black Aurora crowning ceremony and concluding on Juneteenth with the annual flag-raising ceremony.
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'We can do more with more resources': Aurora Hispanic health care leader offers update during nonprofit's 25th anniversaryJun 13, 2024 7:32 pm - “We've done a lot in 25 years. With more volunteers and funds, we can do even more.” That's what Hispanic health care expert Lulu Blacksmith said at Oak Street Restaura...