Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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‘What Holmstad is all about’: Annual bazaar in Batavia showcases senior community’s talents, generosityAug 29, 2025 5:35 am - The Holmstad senior living community in Batavia has been holding an annual bazaar for 47 years, with residents creating handmade items to sell and raise funds for scholarships and charity.
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St. Charles Arts Council celebrates successful Plein Air EventAug 27, 2025 6:13 pm - The Baker Community Center hosted the successful second annual St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air Event, featuring artwork sales, food, and camaraderie.
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‘A sense of hope’: Barrington man to run 80 miles in 23 hours to feed needy families at ThanksgivingAug 27, 2025 4:26 pm - Rob Swiderski of Barrington will run 80 miles in 23 hours in hopes of raising $25,000 for the Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago. The group provides meals for families in need throughout the suburbs at Thanksgiving.
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Mentorship lifts first-generation scholars from District 211 to college successAug 27, 2025 11:49 am - With nearly 400 supporters in attendance, Excel Beyond 211 Dollars for Scholars, a nonprofit group assisting first-generation college students, celebrated the success of 27 recent college graduates.
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Daily Herald Media Group CEO Doug Ray receives Pete Rosengren award at St. Jude’s golf outingAug 27, 2025 10:26 am - Doug Ray, CEO, publisher and chairman of Paddock Publications, the parent company of the Daily Herald, was honored at Monday’s golf outing for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, held at the Twin Orchard Country Club in Long Grove.
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Pepper donations sought for Batavia food pantry fundraiserAug 25, 2025 11:10 pm - Gindo's Spice of Life and Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry collaborate for 3rd year to make hot sauce using donated peppers. Proceeds benefit the Food Pantry. They seek pepper donations from Sept. 9-Oct. 1.
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Marmion Christmas Craft Show seeking more craftersAug 25, 2025 10:46 pm - Marmion Christmas Craft Show seeking more crafters and vendors to join 34th annual event over Thanksgiving weekend, featuring handmade and locally-made goods.
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Naperville Heritage Society receives $200,000 grant for HVAC upgrades to historic chapelAug 23, 2025 12:54 am - The Naperville Heritage Society received a $200,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a new HVAC system at Naper Settlement's Century Memorial Chapel.
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College of DuPage donates old equipment locally and globallyAug 22, 2025 8:08 pm - As technical advances move at lightning speed, COD is committed to updating classrooms and equipment while being environmentally responsible by donating, repurposing or recycling old items.
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Elgin Izaak Walton donates $100k to Gail Borden children’s area renovationAug 22, 2025 1:58 pm - The Elgin Izaak Walton League donated $100,000 to the Gail Borden Library Foundation for a children's area renovation into a park-like setting.