Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Huntley church hosts drive-through food drive Nov. 14Nov 09, 2020 10:00 pm - Going into the holiday season, helping those in need is more important than ever due to the multifaceted effects of the coronavirus pandemic crisis. Shepherd of the Pra...
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A Silver Lining Foundation raises $300,000 with virtual fundraiserNov 09, 2020 10:00 pm - More than 200 people participated in the recent virtual fundraiser for A Silver Lining Foundation. With matching grants, the event brought in $300,000. Dr. Sandy Goldbe...
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Bell ringers needed in McHenry CountyNov 08, 2020 12:00 am - The Salvation Army of McHenry County is in need of bell ringers during the holiday season through Christmas Eve. Bell ringing is The Salvation Army's biggest source of ...
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How to donate toys for tots this season in LincolnshireNov 08, 2020 12:00 am - Lincolnshire officials will collect toys for needy children this holiday season via a Toys for Tots collection box at village hall, 1 Olde Half Day Road. New, unwrapped ...
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Veteran promotes horse therapy to help save livesNov 07, 2020 12:00 am - Vietnam War veteran Bill Mercurio joked that before he first encountered the BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center in Harvard in 2015, the only riding he...
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Elk Grove Village collects household goods for homeless veteransNov 07, 2020 12:00 am - For the fourth year, Elk Grove Village VFW Post 9284 collected items for veterans in need. The post worked in collaboration with the Community Character Coalition of El...
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Luminaria being sold for Christmas Eve traditionNov 06, 2020 12:00 am - Every Christmas Eve, luminaria line the walkways and curbs of local neighborhoods in support of the Wheaton-Naperville Chapter of the Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Soc...
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Sleep Out Saturday finds new way to raise awareness of homelessnessNov 06, 2020 12:00 am - Bridge Communities had to reconfigure Saturday night's 17th annual Sleep Out Saturday fundraiser due to the ongoing coronavirus. The Glen Ellyn-based nonprofit is dedica...
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Habitat report: Housing key to recovery in developing market economiesNov 05, 2020 10:00 pm - To mark World Habitat Day Oct. 5, DuPage Habitat for Humanity brought attention to the importance of decent housing around the globe by highlighting a recent Habitat rep...
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Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot goes virtual for 2020Nov 05, 2020 10:00 pm - For more than 23 years the Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot has welcomed residents of Naperville and surrounding communities to join with their friends and families ...