Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Palatine Fire Explorers host fundraising brunch Jan. 11Dec 12, 2025 10:30 am - The Palatine Fire Department Explorers Program will host its Winter Brunch from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 11, at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road.
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Pritzker Military Foundation helps carry on Chicago’s historic tradition of holiday givingDec 11, 2025 9:45 pm - The Pritzker Military Foundation donated $25,000 to the Chicago Council of the Navy League's Christmas Tree Ship program.
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Volunteers honored at Elgin Area Chamber’s Thanksgiving luncheonDec 10, 2025 5:18 pm - Over 100 guests attended the 44th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon organized by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce.Ten community volunteers were honored for their dedication and service to local nonprofit organizations.
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‘Cyber Santa’ gifts kids at Saint Alexius Women & Children’s Hospital in Hoffman EstatesDec 10, 2025 4:59 pm - A “Cyber Santa” event Wednesday brightened the holidays for 16 kids finding themselves under the care of Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Children’s Hospital in Hoffman Estates this season.
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‘Generations of involvement’: 5 longtime Elburn families get namesake streets in new developmentDec 10, 2025 12:24 pm - At a recent groundbreaking ceremony for a new section of the Blackberry Creek development, Elburn officials and Lennar Homes representatives were joined by representatives of five local families who will be honored with streets named after them.
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Nonprofit needs help wrapping presents in Des PlainesDec 10, 2025 10:36 am - A Chicago-area nonprofit group is seeking volunteers to help wrap holiday presents for kids and families Saturday.
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Big Hearts of Fox Valley spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of families in needDec 10, 2025 12:39 am - Big Hearts of Fox Valley delivered Christmas gifts to 597 children from 250 families in St. Charles, marking one of its most impactful seasons.
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Burpees4Babes Workout + Gift Drive to benefit local pediatric unitsDec 10, 2025 12:05 am - Burpees4Babes is an annual workout and gift drive supporting pediatric units at local hospitals.The Dec. 13 event includes a workout, raffle prizes, swag bags, music, and holiday festivities.
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‘Stuff a Squad’ event Saturday at Deer Park Town CenterDec 09, 2025 8:04 pm - Deer Park Town Center will hold a “Stuff a Squad” event in collaboration with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Visitors can dro...
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Inside Out Club launches ‘Cocoa & Kindness’ gift box fundraiserDec 09, 2025 6:54 pm - Inside Out Club's "Cocoa & Kindness" campaign offers gift boxes that support character-building programs for youth.Last year, 286 boxes were donated to veterans, teachers, and first responders, with a goal of 350 donated boxes this year.