Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Donations exceeding $20,000 fund holiday gift bags for Palatine students in needDec 11, 2023 6:00 pm - One of the largest monetary donations to Palatine High School is funding holiday gift bags this year for 130 students in financial need there, along with 30 more at Frem...
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Orland Park actor, author brings story of Santa Claus to life at Aurora churchDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - "Do good without expecting anything in return. And do good deeds all year long, not just at Christmas." That was the double challenge Friday, Dec. 8, from Orland Park ac...
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Huntley Rotary Club's second annual Running with the Elves was a successDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - Miles Dill of South Elgin and Emma James of Genoa, both 14 years old, were the top runners at the second annual Running of the Elves 5K on Saturday, Dec. 2. Dill's time...
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Well Child Center gets $20,000 grant from Delta Dental of Illinois FoundationDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation awarded the Well Child Center in Elgin with a $20,000 grant as part of their annual Community Grants Program. Local and state le...
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WINGS appreciates community effort to combat domestic violenceDec 10, 2023 4:30 am - This is the second straight year Daily Herald readers have selected WINGS as a recipient of the Neighbors in Need program. WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr believes she knows why....
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Wheaton police to 'Stuff the Squad' with food pantry donationsDec 10, 2023 12:00 am - Wheaton police will hold a donation drive this week to help restock the shelves of the Milton Township Food Pantry. As the name suggests, the department's "Stuff the Squ...
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Palatine organization seeks volunteers to help the homelessDec 10, 2023 12:00 am - Journeys The Road Home, a Palatine-based nonprofit organization that supports individuals and families experiencing homelessness, is seeking volunteers for their new hou...
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Elgin cancer patient unfurls 'Bear Down' flag at Chicago Bears gameDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - Advocate Health Care cancer patient Jason Hamlet was recognized as the Chicago Bears' special guest during the "Bear Down" flag ceremony Dec. 10 before the Bears took on...
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DAR District IV Daughters volunteer and provides socks for the Chicago Stand DownDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The first Standdown event took place in 1988 in San Diego, CA. The Standdowns have since spread across the country, including Chicago, where two events are held every ye...
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Pediatric cancer survivor from Crystal Lake receives trip of a lifetime from Advocate, BullsDec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The Chicago Bulls, Advocate Health Care and former Bull Toni Kukoc surprised a pediatric cancer patient from Crystal Lake with and all-expenses paid trip of a lifetime t...