Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Rotary Clubs of McHenry wins Philanthropists of the YearDec 03, 2023 10:00 pm - The Community Foundation for McHenry County announced the Rotary Clubs of McHenry County received their 2023 Philanthropists of the Year Award at the McHenry County Econ...
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Dundee Lions Club names winners in Ron Rhoades Festival of TreesDec 03, 2023 10:00 pm - During the annual Dickens in Dundee, the Dundee Township Lions Club hosted their annual Ron Rhoades Festival of Trees at Grafelman Park in West Dundee with 21 trees deco...
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Hooters Calendar Girls assemble 100 school supply kits for Back 2 SchoolDec 03, 2023 10:00 pm - The Chicago area Hooters locations partnered with Back 2 School Illinois to host a "Holiday Build a Kit" event on Dec. 1 at the Hooters of Downers Grove. Local Hooters...
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Good News Sunday: South Elgin Police, Village Squire serve up free Thanksgiving mealsDec 03, 2023 5:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: As a young adult, Bob Karas often spent ...
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Helping people regain independence is the goal of Lazarus HouseDec 02, 2023 4:30 am - As the name implies, the aim of Lazarus House is one of renewal. “The goal is to help individuals find their way back to independent living,” said Sue King, a developmen...
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Fund set up to help independent living center residents after fire in NapervilleDec 01, 2023 10:00 pm - A recent fire at Naperville's Katharine Manor Apartments, a facility managed by the Illinois Independent Living Center, has caused significant damage and distress to its...
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'A Christmas miracle': Hoffman Estates toy drive exceeds goal in half the timeDec 01, 2023 4:30 am - Facing a daunting one-week time frame to collect 2,000 toys for Hoffman Estates children in need, organizers felt great relief this week when that goal was exceeded in o...
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How you can help those displaced by West Chicago apartment fireDec 01, 2023 4:30 am - Lorena Barroso stood outside her apartment building in West Chicago Friday, unsure of what the future holds. “I'm looking for a place ... there isn't one here,” she said...
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Nonprofit AZA Essentials donates 100 pairs of boots to homeless people in the Elgin areaNov 30, 2023 10:00 pm - Albert Azarias, founder and chairman of the Bartlett-based nonprofit AZA Essentials, worked with fellow soldiers at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to receive more than 100 ...
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Hongik Eco Farm approved as nonprofit in McHenry CountyNov 30, 2023 10:00 pm - The Hongik ECO Farm is one step closer to formation as it received approval to begin operations in McHenry County as a regenerative farm with not-for-profit status to su...