Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Holiday book, art sale starts Nov. 10 at Wheaton Public LibraryNov 01, 2022 11:00 pm - The Friends of the Wheaton Public Library are busy pricing items for their popular Holiday Book and Art Sale. The sale features like-new gift books for children and adul...
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The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian to Host 45th Anniversary Benefit on November 19 at Glencoe's Writers TheatreNov 01, 2022 11:00 pm - The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian will host its annual benefit and awards on Saturday, November 19, at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Ill. The multifaceted, im...
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Naperville Rotary Club holding food, toy driveNov 01, 2022 1:00 am - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is holding a holiday drive-by and drop-off food and toy drive. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in fron...
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Elgin Public Museum to host King Tut-themed gala fundraiserNov 01, 2022 1:00 am - The Elgin Public Museum will celebrate its 102nd birthday with a gala fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 12. The museum, located in Lords Park, is seeking financial support to br...
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Lombard's Fall Blood Drive honors veterans and memory of former Village President Bill MuellerOct 31, 2022 11:00 pm - The Village of Lombard is hosting its annual fall blood drive on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in honor of Veterans Day. This event also recognizes the former Village President Bill...
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Stroke survivor finds purpose in volunteering for simulation training at Advocate Sherman HospitalOct 31, 2022 11:00 pm - When it comes to stroke, time is brain. But to respond quickly, people and care teams need to know the signs and symptoms of a stroke, sometimes referred to as a "brain ...
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Nonprofits get a boost from grant program in DuPage CountyOct 31, 2022 2:00 pm - A new partnership between DuPage County and a Downers Grove-based foundation is already making a difference in the lives of residents across the county. After DuPage re...
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Retired Palatine teacher brings healing power of art to hospitalized teensOct 31, 2022 6:00 am - Shirley Forpe's love for art has led her to some interesting jobs. First as an art teacher at Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, where she was also the department ch...
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How Lake in the Hills woman's 'Ladybug Land' is helping a domestic violence shelterOct 31, 2022 1:00 am - When Lake in the Hills resident Cheri Cummings first received her Guinness World Record certificate for amassing the largest collection of unique ladybug items, she had ...
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Huntley Rotary hosts inaugural Running of the Elves 5K Run/Walk Dec. 3Oct 30, 2022 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Rotary Club of Huntley is hosting the first Running of the Elves during the Very Merry Huntley holiday celebration. Race-day registration opens...