Articles filed under Volunteering
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Full of curiosities, Libertyville resale shop helps nonprofitsOct 19, 2020 5:30 am - In boxes or by the truckload, donations arrive every day at Upscale Rummage and Furniture Warehouse on Libertyville's east side. Most items are traditional fare, like cl...
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GreenFields of Geneva helping seniors navigate technologyOct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Looking for tech support for residents of GreenFields of Geneva, life enrichment manager Karen Tomko sent out a plea on Facebook. Karen's friend and neighbor, Tia Duval,...
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Be a CASA volunteer to help a child in foster careOct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - CASA Kane County has been advocating for children in the foster care system for more than 32 years and has served thousands of youth struggling through the most horrific...
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Project Daffodil aiming to plant 5,000 flowers in St. CharlesOct 16, 2020 1:00 am - Mr. Eggward is about to have a bunch of company. Beyond the 100 volunteers meeting Saturday at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles, next spring the iconic Humpty Dumpty-e...
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive Oct. 21Oct 11, 2020 11:00 pm - Blood is one of the most precious gifts one individual can give another. Every two seconds someone needs blood in the U.S., whether it be for an accident victim, cancer ...
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'I like doing things that help other people': Schaumburg veteran continues to serveOct 10, 2020 1:00 am - Jen DeBouver is a U.S. Army veteran who not only volunteers on behalf of her fellow Native American veterans through the Trickster Cultural Center in her hometown of Sch...
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Batavia Chamber seeks nominations for Batavia Citizen of the YearOct 08, 2020 11:00 pm - Is there a Batavia citizen who you believe exemplifies giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication? If so, nominate them for the annual Batav...
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Grayslake man raises puppies to help sight-impaired people have more freedomOct 06, 2020 6:00 am - Lucy and her pups are working to change the world for the visually impaired, one person at a time. But before they can do that, they need to learn basic commands like si...
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Fox Valley Habitat hosts ribbon cutting for ReStore on Aurora's westsideOct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 25, for Habitat's west Aurora ReStore at 2302 W. Indian Trail. An October opening date will...
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Novice birders invited to join in The Big Sit Oct. 11Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - The concept is simplicity itself: find a good place for bird watching and count all the bird species you see or hear. The Big Sit is an international bird-watching event...