Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Donate school supplies for Hanover Township backpack distributionJul 07, 2026 11:22 am - Hanover Township is gearing up for its annual backpack distribution and is once again asking the community for donations of new school supplies and backpacks for township youth returning to school in the fall.
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Vitalant issues call for donors as Type O blood supply reaches two-year lowJul 06, 2026 11:32 pm - Vitalant reports a critical shortage of type O blood, which has dropped to a two-year low since May. Type O blood is essential for emergency transfusions when there's no time to determine a patient's blood type.
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Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying toneJul 06, 2026 2:43 pm - The United States' 250th birthday carries ambitions to galvanize Americans behind nationwide community-service drives and patriotic brand launches. Well-known U.S. nonprofits hope to inspire a record-setting level of volunteerism, while major companies such as Walmart and Coca-Cola are sponsoring tributes and selling limited-edition merchandise.
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Wheaton P.E.O. Chapter hosts fundraising walk for women’s educationJul 05, 2026 11:33 pm - P.E.O. Wheaton Chapter NC hosts "Walk Today for Women Tomorrow" fundraiser on July 13 to support educational grants and scholarships for women, with routes starting at First Presbyterian Church.
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Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band returns to Cantigny to support West Suburban Foundation for Disabled VeteransJul 05, 2026 8:45 pm - Gary Sinise, who has willingly put his stellar acting career on the back burner in favor of philanthropy and music, and his Lt. Dan Band will headline a Saturday, July 11, event to support the West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans.
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‘He loved to do some good with it’: Lifelong Cubs fan James Anixter, aka ‘Pink Hat Guy,’ dies at 81Jul 03, 2026 8:26 am - For nearly six decades, Chicago Cubs fans at Wrigley Field or watching a game from their couches saw James Anixter sit diligently behind home plate. Through thick and thi...
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Roselle Lions to host July 11 blood drive to address summer shortageJul 03, 2026 12:36 am - With summer heat keeping local blood supplies low and hospitals experiencing ongoing demand for lifesaving blood products, the Roselle Lions Club emphasizes that every donation can impact more than three patients.
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Liberty Tree dedication celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in St. CharlesJul 03, 2026 12:14 am - Community leaders and patriotic organizations dedicated an American Elm Liberty Tree at the St. Charles Police Department on June 27 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club hosts Family Feud Game Night Sept. 19Jul 02, 2026 1:41 am - The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club will host a Family Feud Game Night fundraiser on Sept. 19 at the Bloomingdale Park District JRC, featuring games, food, raffles, and wine tasting, with $50 tickets supporting local charitable initiatives.
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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry launches prepared meals program, ‘Mobile Meals’Jul 02, 2026 1:31 am - Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry launched Mobile Meals on July 1, 2026, featuring a 14-foot food truck that delivers fresh prepared meals to food-insecure populations lacking kitchen access, experiencing homelessness, or in crisis situations.