Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Windy City Elite League launches Gear Drive to help local kids play hockeyJul 20, 2026 12:33 pm - The Windy City Elite League partnered with Hockey Gear For All Foundation to host a youth hockey equipment drive on July 15 in Geneva, collecting new and used gear from fans and players during summer league games to help young players in need.
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Faeries of the Forest Fest brings a little whimsy to ElginJul 20, 2026 12:02 pm - Two sets of identical twin musical artists are headlining the third annual Faeries of the Forest Festival on July 25 in South Elgin.
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Fine Line Creative Arts Center brings the best of AfterImage Film Fest for outdoor screeningJul 20, 2026 11:53 am - On Saturday, July 25, Fine Line Creative Arts Center and the AfterImage Film Festival are hosting “Best of Fest 2026,” featuring the best short films at the April festival.
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‘Hunger doesn’t look just one way’: How Loaves & Fishes helps families get back on solid groundJul 20, 2026 9:45 am - Fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs. What might be a simple weekly grocery list for some may be out of reach for families just trying to make ends meet. That’s where Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville comes in.
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Elgin man dies from injuries suffered in July 4 fireworks accidentJul 19, 2026 3:09 pm - An online fundraiser has been created to help cover the funeral and medical expenses of an Elgin man who died from injuries suffered in a July 4 fireworks accident in Wisconsin.
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Geneva’s Carrie Seida named Marklund chief development officerJul 16, 2026 12:14 am - Geneva resident Carrie Seida was recently appointed Marklund’s chief development officer.
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Bridge Communities to host pickleball tournament to support homeless familiesJul 16, 2026 12:01 am - Bridge Communities will host a Pickleball Tournament on Aug. 1 at Pickled! Wheaton to support families facing homelessness. Deadline to register is July 28 or until spots are filled.
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Elgin Riverside Club honors Jason Smith as 2026 Man of the YearJul 15, 2026 6:28 pm - On June 20, the Elgin Riverside Club honored Jason Smith at the 2026 Man of the Year Banquet. He was named for his extensive volunteer work including leading cleanup projects, co-chairing events like Ravinia Night and The Cigar Club, and performing maintenance tasks since joining in 2015.
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Student-run Batavia newspaper for seniors earns top prize at pitch night, plans to expandJul 15, 2026 1:27 pm - “The Windmill Weekly,” a newspaper for senior citizens run by students in Batavia High School’s INcubator business program, recently earned the program’s top prize and plans to expand its coverage.
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B Jolly Foundation to host its first walkathon to benefit local special needs familiesJul 14, 2026 6:37 pm - The B Jolly Foundation will host its first walkathon on Aug. 8 at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton to raise funds for children with special needs and their families.