Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Buffalo Grove police holding pet supply drive for A Safe PlaceOct 05, 2026 10:54 am - The Buffalo Grove Police Department is collecting pet supplies throughout October to support A Safe Place domestic violence shelter.
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DuPage-based Free Speakers bureau marks three decades, delivering 1,300 talks a yearSep 30, 2026 10:24 pm - FreeSpeakers.org, a pro bono speakers bureau that started 30 years ago from a single Chicago Tribune article, has grown from a small Hinsdale PR firm's directory of 12 volunteer speakers to a nationwide network of 450+ speakers across seven cities.
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Lutheran Home to host walk benefiting the Alzheimer’s AssociationSep 30, 2026 6:20 pm - On Oct. 17, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights will host a Mini Alzheimer's Walk, featuring two walking routes, educational sessions, wellness activities, food trucks, and entertainment. It will benefit the Alzheimer's Association while providing resources for families affected by dementia.
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Elgin’s Bethlehem Lutheran to host community pet blessing and shelter drive Oct. 3Sep 30, 2026 5:28 pm - On Oct. 3, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin will host a free Community Pet Blessing & Supply Drive featuring individual pet blessings, photo opportunities, and a donation drive for Anderson Humane shelter supplies.
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St. Isidore students join in Alzheimer’s awareness walkSep 30, 2026 1:25 pm - Hearthwood Senior Living residents and St. Isidore Catholic School students participated in an intergenerational walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's disease.
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Streamwood teen entertains Marklund Wasmond Center residentsSep 30, 2026 12:50 pm - Eric Rogers, a St. Edward Central Catholic High School choir member, performed a solo vocal concert for residents and staff at Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin on Sept. 29, bringing joy and smiles to everyone present.
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Lisle Township Mental Health Board seeks new membersSep 30, 2026 12:32 pm - Lisle Township Community Mental Health Board is recruiting new members to help distribute funding for mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club beautifies downtown St. Charles with fall flowersSep 30, 2026 12:19 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club beautified downtown St. Charles by planting flowers on bridges on Sept. 23, continuing their tradition of spring and fall plantings.
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Union Church of Hinsdale hosts large fall resale event Oct. 2-3Sep 29, 2026 8:09 pm - Union Church of Hinsdale hosts its largest resale event on Oct. 2-3, featuring clothing for all ages, including a French Room with high-end women's items and extensive children's clothing selections.
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Donate blood, get free PJs: Naperville church offers cozy reward for good deedSep 29, 2026 6:18 pm - On Oct. 4, Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a blood drive with Versiti Blood Center, offering free flannel PJ pants or hooded sweatshirts to donors.