Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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County, DuPage Foundation raise almost $400K to help shelter homeless this winterJan 16, 2025 5:04 pm - DuPage County and the DuPage Foundation will direct nearly $400,000 to DuPagePads to help the Wheaton-based nonprofit shelter those experiencing homelessness through the winter.
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Reverse Raffle Feb. 5 to fund local needs in Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Prospect HeightsJan 16, 2025 1:44 pm - The Rotary Club of River Cities will hold its Annual Classic 5000 Reverse Raffle event on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road in Mount. Prospect.
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Bloomingdale Chamber donates $800 to St. Isidore Parish from gingerbread house paradeJan 15, 2025 8:14 pm - Bloomingdale's gingerbread house competition raised $800 for St. Isidore Parish to support their work with DuPage PADS to help the homeless.
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People in Need Forum to showcase community resources in McHenry CountyJan 15, 2025 12:27 pm - The annual People in Need resource fair, taking place Jan. 25 at McHenry County College, will feature 125 exhibitors and speakers on mental health, immigration, senior issues and more.
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Hope’s Front Door enters 25th year prepared to meet many community challengesJan 15, 2025 10:48 am - Hope's Front Door, based in Downers Grove, has seen a 25% rise in clients needing assistance with food, medical care, transportation, and financial literacy programs.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton donates over $90k to local and global missionsJan 14, 2025 11:06 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton supported scholarships and missions, both locally and internationally, with over $90,000 raised last year.
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Illinois Conservatory for the Arts’ annual ‘A Night of Broadway’ features Tony winners and local favoritesJan 14, 2025 10:31 pm - Top Broadway stars including J. Harrison Ghee, Karen Mason and Myles Frost perform at Illinois Conservatory for the Arts' annual gala and concert benefiting arts education programs for Chicago area youth.
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Naperville Education Foundation to host 32nd annual ‘Building a Passion’ breakfastJan 13, 2025 4:40 pm - Naperville Education Foundation is planning its 32nd annual breakfast fundraiser on April 16. It raises funds to support creativity and innovation for Naperville Unit District 203 students.
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PHS Pirate Boosters host 40th annual dinner and auction fundraiserJan 10, 2025 8:03 pm - Annual Palatine High School Pirate Boosters dinner auction event on March 14 aims to raise funds through tickets, sponsorships to support students and programs.
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Mt. Prospect library kicks off year with ‘Giant Book Sale’Jan 10, 2025 7:48 pm - The Friends of the Mt. Prospect Public Library book sale on Jan. 18-19 will have a large selection of donated books, DVDs, and music at bargain prices, including rare and valuable books in the “Goldmine” section.