Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Leaders & Legacies: Col. Robert R. McCormick, legendary publisher, war hero and philanthropistJul 28, 2022 11:00 pm - Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation. It highlights the inspiring s...
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Elmhurst University sets fundraising recordJul 28, 2022 1:00 am - Elmhurst University received more than $10 million in donations during the school's 150th anniversary year, setting a new fundraising record. The school celebrated the s...
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Help Anderson Humane rescue 100 beaglesJul 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Anderson Humane is participating in the national efforts to rescue 4,000 beagles from a breeding and research facility in Virginia that was recently found guilty of doze...
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Quilt of Valor awarded to World War II veteranJul 27, 2022 11:00 pm - George Craig served in the U.S. Army, Tech 5, 132nd Signal Corp during World War II from 1945-47. George and his family were invited to attend Libertyville's Ansel Brain...
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Join Friends of the Fox River in 'No Clean Water No Good Beer' fundraiserJul 27, 2022 11:00 pm - "No Clean Water No Good Beer" is Friends of the Fox River's annual and largest FUNdraiser. This event enables the ongoing work of the nonprofit to preserve, restore and...
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Esther's Friends to hold virtual Fancy Prance 5KJul 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Esther's Friends is opening registration on Aug. 15 for the virtual Fancy Prance 5K. Participants can enter their times Sept. 15-20. The charity is named in honor of Est...
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Schaumburg Township hosting school supply drive for District 54 studentsJul 26, 2022 11:00 pm - Schaumburg Township is coordinating a Pack the Bus school supply drive for low-income students of Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 during these final weeks bef...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley needs volunteersJul 26, 2022 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will host a free tutor training workshop from 6:30-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 16-25, at the St. Charles Public Library. The no...
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Schaumburg Home Depot car show will raise money for charity SaturdayJul 22, 2022 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Home Depot's 2022 Summer Celebration Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and donate charitable funds to Hanover Park VFW...
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Conquer MG takes aim at rare disease with 10th annual Viking ChallengeJul 21, 2022 11:00 pm - Over 100 people gathered on June 19, 2022, at Berens Park in Elmhurst, Illinois, to kick off the 10th annual Viking Challenge for Myasthenia Gravis. It was the first in-...