Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Five gold coins dropped in Salvation Army kettle in Round LakeDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - Someone dropped five gold coins into the Salvation Army kettle outside the Round Lake Walmart, donating more than $2,000 to the organization's food and emergency assista...
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Naperville Park District partners with Versiti to host community blood drivesDec 07, 2020 10:00 pm - To help with the ongoing need for blood donations during the coronavirus pandemic, Naperville Park District plans to continue hosting donation opportunities at its Alfre...
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McHenry church to host next Compassion for Campers Dec. 22Dec 07, 2020 10:00 pm - Compassion for Campers, a program that provides supplies and gear for the McHenry County homeless who have no steady shelter, offers indoor distribution at three locatio...
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$100 to help 'very overwhelmed' sisterDec 07, 2020 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Bernadine Tracy of Elgin. Here is an excerpt of her story: "My sister ... has had to quit her job as a teach...
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Lake County sheriff hosts 'Stuff a Squad' toy collection SaturdayDec 07, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County Sheriff's Office will hold its annual "Stuff a Squad" toy donation event from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at five locations across the county. Sheriff's offi...
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Volunteers give meals, pandemic supplies at Elgin drive-throughDec 07, 2020 12:00 am - Staffing a table stacked with giveaway bags and dodging passing cars, volunteers set up shop Monday in front of the Salvation Army in Elgin to pass out food and pandemic...
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Morrison hosts holiday baby supply drive in PalatineDec 07, 2020 12:00 am - State Rep. Tom Morrison is hosting holiday baby supply drive to collect needed items for Hopeful Beginnings in Palatine. The organization works to support women in need ...
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Huntley football team fulfills 'Holiday Promise' for Grafton Food PantryDec 06, 2020 10:00 pm - The Huntley High School football program conducted its ninth annual Holiday Promise program, donating over 463 toys and gifts to Grafton Food Pantry. The program, start...
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Student Excellence Foundation creates new fund for students and families in crisisDec 06, 2020 10:00 pm - The new Essential Needs Fund for Students and Families in Crisis established by the Student Excellence Foundation will help provide multiple resources for students and t...
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Montini Catholic's Lasallian Youth join in Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic 2020Dec 06, 2020 10:00 pm - Members of Montini Catholic's Lasallian Youth Group, under the leadership of theology teacher Denis Block, braved the cold on Friday, Nov. 27, in the hopes of spreading ...