Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Pottawatomie Garden Club awards scholarships to two St. Charles District 303 studentsJul 14, 2026 12:07 am - The Pottawatomie Garden Club awarded scholarships to two St. Charles Unit District 303 students pursuing environmental or botanical sciences studies
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‘We’re not rebuilding alone’: Winfield family overwhelmed by generosity in wake of devastating fireJul 13, 2026 6:17 pm - Outpouring of emotional and financial support from friends, neighbors, colleagues and even strangers overwhelmed and humbled the Winfield family whose pets, home and possessions were destroyed by a fire sparked by a lightning strike July 3.
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Batavia child who drowned in Lake Geneva boat accident was an ‘amazing girl,’ family says in online fundraiserJul 09, 2026 11:27 am - The family of the third child who drowned last week after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake during a massive storm said in an online fundraiser that the young girl’s “kindne...
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Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest celebrates 20 years of barbecue, music, communityJul 08, 2026 3:49 pm - This year’s Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest will celebrate 20 years of food, music and bringing the community together.
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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church launches ‘Holy Grounds’ coffee ministry in AuroraJul 08, 2026 2:06 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora launches "Holy Grounds" coffee ministry on July 11-12, offering free coffee before and after worship.
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Quite the attraction: National Moth Week events highlight role of these important pollinatorsJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Did you know there are 12 times more moth species than butterfly in Illinois? National Moth Week, July 18-26, encourages people to observe, photograph, and document moths to help scientists understand their diversity and ecological importance. Local nature centers and environmental organizations are offering moth-themed programs.
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Marklund Day School receives DuPage Foundation grantJul 08, 2026 10:07 am - The DuPage Foundation awarded Marklund Day School a $7,500 grant to support professional development for Registered Behavior Technicians who help execute behavior intervention plans and provide one-on-one classroom support.
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Glen Ellyn Park District, Go Green Glen Ellyn team up for SportSwap gear exchangeJul 08, 2026 12:48 am - The Glen Ellyn Park District and Go Green Glen Ellyn are hosting a SportSwap event on July 19 at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, where community members can buy and trade gently used sports equipment.
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York Township’s America250 benefit draws nearly 2,000 attendees, raising over $30k for the food pantryJul 07, 2026 11:19 pm - York Township’s America250 benefit at Knolls Park in Lombard drew nearly 2,000 attendees and raised over $30,000 for the York Township Food Pantry through the Friends of York Township nonprofit organization.
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Bloomingdale Area Women in Business scholarships empower two local professionalsJul 07, 2026 1:30 pm - The Bloomingdale Area Women in Business awarded 2026 scholarships to Kelly Trip (human resources development) and Rakhi Mistry (special education) to support adult women advancing their careers through further education.