Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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For the 50th year, Aurora women’s homemade sweets highlight church fundraiserNov 25, 2024 9:35 pm - About 400 homemade buttermints came out of an Aurora oven recently for the 19th annual cookie and candy sale at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln to host blood drive Dec. 5Nov 25, 2024 8:02 pm - St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is once again partnering with Versiti Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Season of Hope event highlights six Lake County nonprofitsNov 25, 2024 2:02 pm - The American Place Casino will be hosting the Season of Hope Event, which aims to showcase the impactful work of six nonprofit organizations in Lake County, on Dec. 6. T...
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Naperville Parade of Lights to honor Special OlympiansNov 25, 2024 12:28 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville will be honoring local Special Olympians from the Naperville area as the grand marshals for this year’s Parade of Lights on Friday, Nov. 29.
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It’s always a good time to volunteer at the food bankNov 24, 2024 9:00 am - The Northern Illinois Food Bank, among the recipients of the Daily Herald/Robert R. McCormick Foundation Neighbors in Need fundraising program, needs volunteers all year round, not just during the holidays.
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Chicago-area charity distributes more than 5,000 turkeys to families in need ahead of ThanksgivingNov 23, 2024 4:18 pm - More than 5,000 turkeys are being distributed this weekend to families in need by the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago’s service committee, Zakat Chicago, during its annual “Feasting with Dignity” Turkey Drive.
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Hooters Calendar Girls volunteer at Holy Family School during Chicago area calendar tourNov 22, 2024 7:25 pm - Several of the 2025 Hooters Calendar Girls from the Chicago area and Florida volunteered at Holy Family School on Nov. 15.
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Elgin Deanery Council of Catholic Women installs new officersNov 22, 2024 5:49 pm - The Elgin Deanery Council of Catholic Women held its annual Pre-Advent evening of prayer at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee on Nov. 19.
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All on board: Bensenville rallies behind food pantry after holiday train schedule changeNov 22, 2024 5:01 pm - Bensenville rallied to collect money and items for a community food pantry after learning a holiday train won't stop in the village this year.
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Giving Machines at Fox Valley Mall make donating to local charities easy as a card swipeNov 22, 2024 4:55 pm - The Giving Machines were unveiled Friday for a second year at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. The machines allow people to donate specific items or services to six local charities and two national organizations.