Articles filed under Philanthropy
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Harper receives record $18 million donation from MacKenzie Scott
Jun 16, 2021 6:31 AM - Harper College officials Tuesday announced receipt of an $18 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, in what is the largest gift in the Palatine community college's 54-year history. "It's hard to wrap your mind around it, still," said college President Avis Proctor. "I still get chills thinking about this." -
Amazon Channahon facility now open, supports Northern Illinois Food Bank with donation
Aug 27, 2020 2:16 PM - Amazon welcomed new employees at the new fulfillment center in Channahon Aug. 23 to celebrate its Day One of operation. To support the community, Amazon made a $10,000 donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. -
Young Entrepreneurs Academy gets $1,500 from CATA
Jul 24, 2020 11:17 AM - The Chicago Automobile Trade Association recently donated $1,500 to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. -
Simplify Healthcare donates $10K for COVID-19 relief effortsJul 16, 2020 8:53 AM - Simplify Healthcareis proud to support its not-for-profit affiliate, Maker's Merci, in donating $10,000 towards COVID-19 relief efforts.
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Charity during COVID: New tax incentives for giving
Jul 15, 2020 1:00 AM - In ordinary times, the need to support others through charitable outreach is high. However, there are events that occur periodically that heighten this demand, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been such an event. -
Baird & Warner raises $8K for PADS Lake CountyJun 26, 2020 1:33 PM - The Libertyville office of Baird & Warner real estate raised $8,100 for PADS Lake County hosting a virtual "Improv-A-Thon" fundraiser on Facebook Live.
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How Elkay helps Habitat for Humanity achieve its goals
Jun 23, 2020 2:34 PM - An interview with Ric Phillips, president & CEO of Elkay Manufacturing Company in Downers Grove. -
Foundation raises $5K to help graduates, familiesJun 22, 2020 12:23 PM - The Fig Factor Foundation recently raised $5,000 for its Young Latina COVID-19 Emergency Fund to help 20 graduates and their families living in the United States and Mexico.
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US Foods donates $250K in food for pop-up pantries
Jun 18, 2020 9:57 AM - US Foods Holding Corp. is donating approximately $250,000 of food to help the Greater Chicago Food Depository bring pop-up food pantries to communities of color on Chicago's South and West sides. -
Zengeler donates face masks to 2 nonprofitsJun 17, 2020 1:44 PM - Zengeler Cleaners recently donated face masks to local not-for-profit organizations.
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