Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
-
How Roe ruling could affect baby safe haven drop-offs in IllinoisMay 04, 2022 1:00 am - The head of an Illinois organization that works to prevent the illegal and often deadly abandonment of newborns said that if abortion rights are going to be restricted, ...
-
Lake Zurich students wanted to raise $1,000 for a boy with cancer. They raised $10,000 for research.May 04, 2022 1:00 am - After learning that an Isaac Fox Elementary School kindergartner had cancer, students at the Lake Zurich school raised nearly $10,000 for childhood cancer research. Thei...
-
Stedman Graham encourages Schaumburg's pandemic-era volunteersMay 04, 2022 1:00 am - Elevated by the inspirational words of author, educator and businessman Stedman Graham, Schaumburg's pandemic-era volunteers were honored Wednesday after a two-year dela...
-
Second City Canine Rescue celebrates 10 years at fundraising galaMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - It was one cute step and repeat. Supporters of Second City Canine Rescue cuddled up to fluffy pups as they entered the annual "Cocktails For Canines" gala April 30. The ...
-
70-year-old Sun City Huntley resident to cycle 270 miles over three days for ALS researchMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - Sun City Huntley resident Bob Higgins, 70, plans to make his eighth consecutive annual 270-mile bicycle excursion from Boston to New York in late June to raise awareness...
-
St. Charles Kiwanis gives grants to local nonprofitsMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Kiwanis Club donates monthly grants to local organizations that help children in the community. At the April 26 meeting, the club gave grants of $2,500 t...
-
First Congregational's Green Garden Fair returns May 7 in ElmhurstMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - First Congregational Church in Elmhurst is bringing back their annual Green Garden Fair after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. It will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. S...
-
Elgin Rotary Club collecting donations for humanitarian aid in UkraineMay 03, 2022 1:00 am - The Elgin Breakfast Rotary Club is soliciting donations to aid in the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. "Our club has already expedited support valued over $5,000," club ...
-
Bloomingdale garden club to hold plant sale May 13-14May 03, 2022 1:00 am - The Bloomingdale Garden Club is hosting its annual Flower & Plant Sale from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, May 13, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Bloomingdale Park Di...
-
NSYMCA announces its 'Community Strong' fundraisersMay 02, 2022 11:00 pm - The North Suburban YMCA has announced its 2022 "Community Strong" fundraisers that include the Community Strong Fundraising Dinner and Casino Night on Friday, May 6, at ...