Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Hadley launches 'Braille for Everyday Use;' new interactive workshop makes learning Braille easy, practicalFeb 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Since introduced more than 200 years ago, there have been many misperceptions about braille, including it can take years to learn and is exclusively a language for the b...
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County awards $10.6 million for DuPage Foundation to make 'lasting change' through grant programFeb 05, 2022 12:00 am - DuPage County has committed $10.6 million in federal pandemic aid to establish a nonprofit grant program that will be managed by a Downers Grove-based foundation and foc...
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Batavia Rotary donates four collapsible grocery carts to Mercy Housing Batavia ApartmentsFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Four new collapsible grocery carts, donated by the Batavia Rotary Club, were put into use for the first time on Friday, Feb. 4. The service club presented the carts whe...
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Mr. CHS returns Feb. 20 to raise money for Shirley Ryan AbilityLabFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Mr. CHS, a Burlington Central senior class tradition, is back! On Sunday, Feb. 20, join the Central High School Athletic Boosters for an afternoon of fun, laughing and s...
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North Aurora Scouts BSA Troop 104 celebrates double Eagle awardsFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - North Aurora Scouts BSA Troop 104 is celebrating its first Eagle Scout award winners - two who happen to be good friends. Connor Harms, 18, of North Aurora and Antonio D...
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Elmhurst Area AAUW offers scholarshipsFeb 02, 2022 10:00 pm - The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch is offering three scholarships of $3,000 each to women from the communities of Elmhurst, Addison, Bensenville, Berkeley, Northlake, Oak Bro...
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Apply now for Brushes With Cancer programFeb 02, 2022 10:00 pm - Twist Out Cancer, a nonprofit organization celebrating its 10th anniversary, has opened applications in the 2022 "Brushes With Cancer" program in the Midwest. "Brushes W...
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Aurora Advent Christian member remembered for dedication to denomination, university, communityFeb 01, 2022 10:00 pm - Homer Easley was remembered Jan. 28 for his dedication to the Advent Christian denomination, Aurora University and the Aurora community. The Aurora resident was a member...
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McHenry County child advocacy group awarded American Rescue Plan Act fundsJan 31, 2022 10:00 pm - The Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County recently was awarded funding from Advance McHenry County, a government program administering American Rescue Plan Act funds. ...
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Community dinners resume Feb. 13 with Fox Valley Presbyterian ChurchJan 31, 2022 10:00 pm - All are welcome at the free Community Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 13, hosted by Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva. King Ranch chicken casserole, spinach salad, roasted...