Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Voices of Hope Community Chorus expands giving program; awards Wellness HouseMar 02, 2026 10:22 pm - The Voices of Hope Community Chorus is expanding its community contributions program for 2026, naming Wellness House in Hinsdale, as its spring award recipient.
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‘We didn’t want to leave anyone behind’: Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans plans new housing for those who servedFeb 28, 2026 12:00 pm - Led by veterans, a Wheaton-based nonprofit organization aims to provide new permanent supportive housing in the city’s downtown for those who served, as well as their families.
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Lisle Heritage Society hosts renowned fiddler duo for Celtic concert March 15Feb 27, 2026 5:41 pm - For St. Patrick’s Day, the Lisle Heritage Society is hosting a Celtic concert with The Hatfield Sisters, featuring Anne and Mary Hatfield, accompanied by Gavin Coyle and...
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Donor Club of Elgin raises $14,000 for local charities at annual Book ReviewFeb 27, 2026 5:22 pm - The Donor Club of Elgin's annual Book Review last fall featured Leslie Goddard presenting "AKA Lucy," a tribute to Lucille Ball, and attracted over 200 attendees while raising $14,000 for local nonprofits.
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Schaumburg seeks nominations for Volunteer of the Year awards luncheon on April 22Feb 27, 2026 10:37 am - Schaumburg is accepting nominations for Volunteer of the Year to be recognized at its upcoming luncheon — a public event that will feature experiential facilitator Molly Grisham as keynote speaker.
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Bloomingdale Chamber offers Professional Development Scholarship for WomenFeb 26, 2026 11:50 pm - The Bloomingdale Area Women in Business, a prominent division of the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, has opened applications for its annual professional development scholarship.
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Final call: Bloomingdale Chamber scholarship deadline nearsFeb 26, 2026 11:28 pm - The clock is ticking for local students to secure a Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce scholarship. All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 6, to be considered for this year’s awards.
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Feed the Need! at Benedictine University: A local event with global impactFeb 26, 2026 11:09 pm - When hundreds of volunteers file into Rice Arena at Benedictine University on March 7-8, they will be doing something remarkable: fighting hunger on two fronts at once, reaching children halfway around the world while making sure families right here at home don’t go without.
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PADS of Elgin receives Paul L. Jehle Mission Grant from First CongregationalFeb 26, 2026 10:33 pm - PADS of Elgin has been awarded the Paul L. Jehle Mission Grant by First Congregational United Church of Christ. This generous grant will directly support the organization’s shelter and outreach programs.
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Carol Stream Woman’s Club offers scholarshipFeb 26, 2026 9:06 pm - The Carol Stream Woman’s Club will be giving a $1,000 scholarship to a female resident of the village who will be graduating in 2026 and attending college in the fall of that year.