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Naperville boutique giving free 26 gowns to front-line, essential workers
Feb 25, 2021 6:14 PM - Bri'Zan Couture in downtown Naperville is giving free free bridal gowns to 26 affianced front-line and essential workers next month to show apprecation to those who have risked their lives to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Geneva church to hold 'Drive-In Food Drive' for Salvation Army food pantry Feb. 27
Feb 25, 2021 3:44 PM - On Saturday, Feb. 27, the United Methodist Church of Geneva is holding another "Drive-In Food Drive" to help restock the shelves at the Tri-City Salvation Army food pantry in St. Charles. -
Miles for Smiles this weekend at Buehler YMCA in PalatineFeb 25, 2021 2:34 PM - The Buehler YMCA in Palatine will host its third annual Miles for Smiles fundraiser -- this year virtually -- over the upcoming weekend to raise funds to help send local children to summer camp. The fundraising campaign that started at the Buehler YMCA in 2019 by Barrington family Mike and Kristin Kiss has now been adopted outside of Illinois. The YMCA of Greater Montgomery in Alabama also will be holding their own Miles for Smiles fundraiser Saturday to support local youth.
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Foglia Family Foundation to help fund McHenry County College building project
Feb 25, 2021 10:19 AM - A new $22 million building project at McHenry County College will be named Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, the college announced at an unveiling Wednesday morning.
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Adopt-a-Grandparent program brings balloon buddies to nursing homes
Feb 25, 2021 6:00 AM - Wanting to cheer up nursing home residents during the pandemic, balloon artist Michelle Tibble launched the Adopt-a-Grandparent program, which brings balloon buddies to the seniors. -
Northbrook Woman's Club Foundation drive brings in cash, groceries for Northfield Township Food Pantry
Feb 24, 2021 11:26 PM - The Northbrook Woman's Club Foundation braved the cold and hosted a food donation drive Jan. 23 to support the Northfield Township Food Pantry. Their efforts brought in $790 in cash donations and over 115 bags of groceries that were delivered to the pantry Monday morning. -
In final fundraising push, Glen Ellyn Food Pantry gets village approval to move to new home
Feb 24, 2021 7:58 PM - Glen Ellyn Food Pantry leaders say they're "exceptionally close" to meeting a $900,000 fundraising goal to turn a former church parsonage into its new headquarters. -
Get in your order for Batavia United Way's Soup Sampler Event
Feb 24, 2021 7:11 PM - Due to the continuing uncertainty during these COVID-19 times, the Batavia United Way has adjusted the annual Soup Tasting fundraising event to a slightly different, but equally satisfying, "Soup Sampler Home Pack" for curbside pick-up. -
Wheaton League of Women Voters hosts outdoor voter registration events in March
Feb 24, 2021 5:08 PM - With the April 6 local election quickly approaching, now is the time to check and make sure that you are registered to vote. -
Grants awarded to Elgin projects aiming to fight community inequities
Feb 23, 2021 7:42 PM - Elevating Equity, a grantmaking program initiated by Grand Victoria Foundation, has chosen its first 10 grassroots-led projects to fund. The program awarded grants totaling $40,000 to groups and individuals seeking to address inequities in the Elgin community.
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