Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Join Kane County’s nature education program, now marking its 20th yearSep 15, 2026 10:38 am - Kane County Certified Naturalists celebrates 20 years with their 20th class starting in 2027, offering an award-winning nature education program that teaches conservation, environmental education and community service through classroom learning and field experiences.
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New food pantry at Waubonsee Community College aims to make sure all students have enough to eatSep 15, 2026 6:18 am - A new food pantry has opened at Waubonsee Community College’s Sugar Grove to help students dealing with food insecurity.
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A lifelong love of nature inspires lasting giftsSep 14, 2026 9:44 pm - Barbara Butcher’s love of birdwatching inspired her to dedicate three trailside benches, each featuring a personalized plaque honoring a loved one, a memory or a special connection.
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How donation from rare disease foundation is helping Buffalo Grove parks become more accessibleSep 14, 2026 5:28 pm - Six years after the death of her son, who lived for 22 years with a rare inherited neurological disorder, Buffalo Grove resident Ilyce Randell is helping make her community’s parks more accessible to families affected by disabilities and rare diseases.
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Stevenson Foundation hosts alumni homecoming and milestone reunions this fallSep 13, 2026 10:13 pm - Stevenson High School alumni will gather Oct. 2-3 in Lincolnshire for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, featuring a Friday night football game where graduates can meet at the Alumni Pavilion to reconnect and support the Patriots.
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Wheeling Township offers grant opportunities for local nonprofitsSep 12, 2026 12:51 am - Wheeling Township announces its 2027-28 grant program for nonprofit organizations providing essential human and youth services to local residents. Applications are due Sept. 21.
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Local Algonquin student receives Woman’s Life scholarshipSep 12, 2026 12:07 am - Woman's Life Insurance Society awarded a $1,000 annual scholarship to Nicholas Jamison of Algonquin who will study astrophysics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as part of their commitment to helping members invest in their futures through education.
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DoodleBug Workshop expands services with adult day program in WheatonSep 11, 2026 8:44 pm - DoodleBug Workshop held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 3 at 314 S. Main St. in Wheaton to celebrate its expansion of services and space. The organization nearly doubled its space to accommodate a new adult day program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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CASA Kane County hosts inaugural ‘Dancing with the Local Stars’ fundraiser for foster childrenSep 11, 2026 4:53 pm - CASA Kane County will host "Dancing with the Local Stars" on Oct. 7 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, where community leaders and professionals will perform on the dance floor to raise funds for children in foster care who have experienced abuse and neglect.
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FamilyForward sets $100k goal for annual fundraiser to benefit local familiesSep 10, 2026 10:43 am - FamilyForward will host "One Step Beyond: Celebrating Progress, Creating Possibility" on Oct. 9 at Rolling Green Country Club in Arlington Heights, featuring ABC 7's Rob Hughes as guest host.