Articles filed under Volunteering
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Lisle honors resident for helping fellow veterans in need through renaming of his streetDec 28, 2024 2:05 pm - Lisle officials, first responders, friends and neighbors were on hand Saturday morning as the community gathered to see selfless veteran and volunteer Don Smith honored with the renaming of the block he’s lived on for 33 years.
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Cats meet Claus at Barb’s Precious Rescue eventDec 25, 2024 6:00 am - There were no reindeer. But there were plenty of cats, as Barb’s Precious Rescue and Adoption Center in Palatine rang in the holiday season with an opportunity for people to celebrate with their pets and take pictures with Santa Claus.
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Stories of Local Impact: Carole and Dick Cline, philanthropic visionaries for DuPage CountyDec 20, 2024 5:55 am - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with longtime Glen Ellyn residents Carol and the late Dick Cline. The enduring impact of their vision and generosity will continue to inspire others and help those in need today and for future generations.
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Charity funds, volunteers provide safety railing for disabled Hoffman Estates veteranDec 20, 2024 3:00 am - Just in time for the holidays, funds from a Hoffman Estates charitable golf outing and volunteer union labor have provided a new safety railing separating the front walkway of the home of a disabled veteran and his wife from the steep four-foot drop into the adjacent driveway.
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Fremont District 79 students shop for needy, learn valuable life skillsDec 17, 2024 11:33 pm - Students in the grades 1-4 multi-age classrooms at Fremont Elementary and Intermediate schools participated in their annual holiday shopping event at Target in Mundelein on Monday.
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Salvation Army Aurora Corps seeks bell ringers, donations to meet $188K goalDec 16, 2024 12:44 pm - Aurora Lions Club’s donation makes Salvation Army Aurora Corps' Red Kettle holiday fundraiser a little brighter.
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Shop With a Cop makes a difference for families at ChristmasDec 14, 2024 3:46 pm - Dundee Township's 21st annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart in Carpentersville provided underprivileged children the opportunity to have presents, food and warm clothing this Christmas.
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Two teens spread Whoville spirit with Grinch appearances around the western suburbsDec 13, 2024 9:00 am - Two teens from the Downers Grove area dress up as the Grinch for holiday events, bringing joy while earning money for college, trips and cars.
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Winners announced for the St. Charles Electric Christmas ParadeDec 09, 2024 10:55 pm - The 2024 St. Charles Holiday Homecoming took place over two days featuring events like the Electric Christmas Parade, where winners were announced in three categories plus Best of Show.
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Teens with Waukegan American Legion Auxiliary send sweet greetings to veteransDec 09, 2024 7:44 pm - Sisters with the Waukegan American Legion Auxiliary prepared Christmas cards with candy for 200 veterans at the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago.