Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Knox Garden Walk yields $5K for Northern Illinois Food BankJul 23, 2025 9:13 pm - Over 300 people toured gardens in Naperville during Knox Presbyterian's event, raising $5,000 to supply food pantries across 11 counties.
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Annual motorcycle rally to raise fentanyl awareness, support grieving familiesJul 23, 2025 5:09 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 2, the ninth annual “Ride for John — Remember U.S. ALL“ event, organized by My Child’s Life Matters, aims to raise fentanyl awareness and support grieving families when hundreds of motorcycles will meet in St. Charles and ride to Carol Stream.
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Island adventures: Former mayor recalls childhood escapades on Fox RiverJul 23, 2025 10:41 am - Former St. Charles Mayor Fred Norris shares memories of a small island in the Fox River, once used by workers at a nearby piano factory for picnics and by local kids for play and fort-building.
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Naperville Turkey Trot returns for 28th yearJul 22, 2025 11:57 pm - The Naperville Noon Lions Club is hosting its 28th annual 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.
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Geneva church’s rummage sale raises $20,000 for mission and sustainabilityJul 22, 2025 10:43 pm - The United Methodist Church of Geneva hosts a popular rummage and bake sale that has become a community event, raising over $20,000 for charity this year.
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Fox Valley Beaux Arts awards scholarships to 10 Elgin area studentsJul 22, 2025 9:55 pm - Fox Valley Beaux Arts group continues its tradition of supporting arts by awarding $20K in scholarships to 10 students. The popular "Lunch at Tiffany's" scholarship fundraiser returns Sept. 13.
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DuPagePads Rock & Bowl to bring community together to strike out homelessnessJul 21, 2025 3:38 pm - DuPagePads’ 23rd annual Rock & Bowl to End Homelessness on Sept. 27 will benefit the 300-plus individuals in shelter, including 100 children, currently at DuPagePads Interim Housing Center. Sign up your team or become a sponsor.
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Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Naperville launches Little Free PantryJul 21, 2025 11:42 am - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville launched a Little Free Pantry for those in need of free meals and snacks.
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Five Kane County veterans awarded with refurbished vehicles: ‘That’s a blessing’Jul 20, 2025 10:22 pm - Midas' Project Spark initiative gifted five Kane County veterans with refurbished vehicles in July, eliminating transportation barriers. Army veteran Jason Shanahan called the jeep he received "a blessing" that will help in his work with local veterans groups.
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Helen Plum Library celebrates summer reading with concert to support Outreach House Aug. 3Jul 19, 2025 1:33 pm - The Helen Plum Memorial Library in Lombard has partnered with Music & Potlucks to present a summer reading concert with Mark Dvorak, supporting The Outreach House.
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