Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Des Plaines nonprofit launches Healthy Babies Drive to keep young kids safe and healthyApr 04, 2024 12:22 pm - Kids Above All is launching its Healthy Babies Drive to collect healthy and safety items for the young children and new families in their programs, so they have everything they need to build a strong foundation for their lives together.
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The Literacy Connection names new executive directorApr 04, 2024 12:01 pm - The Literacy Connection, a nonprofit based in Elgin, announces Megan Wheless as the organization’s new executive director. Wheless brings over 20 years of educational exp...
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Elgin Golden K Kiwanis hosts weekly programs with speakersApr 03, 2024 5:21 pm - Elgin’s Golden K Kiwanis Club invites anyone interested to attend one of the weekly meetings to learn about local programs or institutions. There is always time to intera...
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Wheeling veterans group pitches in for Lovell CenterApr 03, 2024 12:52 pm - A Wheeling veterans group on Wednesday donated 150 personal-sized bags of toiletries to patients at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago....
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Applications now available for the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy InitiativeApr 02, 2024 10:08 pm - High school sophomores invited to apply KidsMatter recently announced that applications are now open for the junior cohort of the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy Initiativ...
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World Central Kitchen charity halts Gaza operations after apparent Israeli strike kills 7 workersApr 02, 2024 6:40 am - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An apparent Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, leading the charity to suspend delivery Tuesday of vital fo...
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Join a tree planting extravaganza April 20 for Earth DayApr 01, 2024 10:16 pm - Calling all volunteers! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help plant trees at Elburn Forest Preserve in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers are...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s spring native plant sale now openApr 01, 2024 8:52 pm - . The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs, trees, rain barrels and composters available for preorder through April 17 during its Spring Sustainab...
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Suburban food pantries experiencing record-high demand, 3 years after pandemicApr 01, 2024 8:26 pm - Visits to suburban food pantries have surged over the past two years, exceeding previous record highs set during the pandemic.
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Eighth annual Eggapalooza, rescheduled to April 7, to benefit Cal’s AngelsApr 01, 2024 10:40 am - The eighth annual Eggapalooza has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7, in Huntley. The fundraiser, which will benefit Cal's Angel, was originally set for March 23. It beg...