Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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'Stuff a Squad' brings deluge of gifts for Lake County familiesDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office held its annual "Stuff a Squad" toy donation event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at five locations across the county. Sheriff's office re...
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Get a gingerbread house kit with a donation to WINGS charityDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - WINGS' Sweet Home Chicago 17th annual fundraiser is heading home for the holidays instead of its traditional location at The Four Seasons Chicago. For the first time thi...
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Naperville Lions fundraising events raise about $60,000Dec 11, 2020 10:00 pm - In what was thought to be a very difficult year due to COVID-19, the Naperville Noon Lions Club have completed a successful annual raffle and virtual 5K Turkey Trot than...
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Join Young, Black, & Lit book drive for O.C. Allen Elementary SchoolDec 11, 2020 10:00 pm - O.C. Allen Elementary School in Aurora has a 92% minority population, yet its students often can't see themselves in the books they read. In 2012, the Cooperative Child...
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Cosley Zoo is all aglow for Festival of Lights and Tree SaleDec 11, 2020 5:00 am - Cosley Zoo's annual Festival of Lights and Tree Sale is a tradition for many families - and well suited to the pandemic. Visitoa> can stroll through animal-themed light ...
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Palatine veteran gets a 'miracle' home makeover from suburban nonprofitDec 11, 2020 4:30 am - When veteran Jerome Sneed walked into his one-bedroom apartment in Palatine on Thursday, he was nearly speechless at the transformation. "Oh, wow," the 64-year-old repea...
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$100 to help family with medical billsDec 11, 2020 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Jeff Gallichio of Des Plaines. He wants to give the money to a friend of his daughter. Here is an excerpt of...
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Salvation Army holding fund drive in Tri Cities on SaturdayDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Daily Herald report The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps Community Center will host its annual Kettle Match Day on Saturday, Dec. 12. Donors will have the chance to double...
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Santa to visit Lakemoor neighborhoods but asks for Toys for Tots donationsDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Coronavirus canceled the traditional kids' photo op with Santa, so Lakemoor will be bringing the big guy to them. Starting about 9 a.m. Dec. 19, Santa and his helpers wi...
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Uniting for the Holidays bringing meals to people in need in Elgin TuesdayDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Five hundred Elgin-area families will receive dinner for the holidays thanks to the United Way. "Uniting for the Holidays" is billed as a "festive drive-through event" w...