Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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In memory of Eric Fischer: Charity bike run benefits fund at North Suburban YMCAJun 16, 2021 1:00 am - Wheeling resident Eric Fischer's sudden death last year at just 54 left a void not only in the lives of his family and friends, but also in the various charitable effort...
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Bloomingdale Chamber businesses award scholarships to 12 local studentsJun 15, 2021 11:00 pm - On June 9, the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce awarded scholarships to local students. Through the generosity of chamber members and a few fundraisers, 12 students rec...
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Proceeds from Anderson's Bookshop book auction and Books for Troops program support the communityJun 15, 2021 11:00 pm - In May, Anderson's Bookshop collected more than $1,500 in donations from generous customers through an auction for the new book, "Billie Eilish," and the Books for Troop...
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Kids at Aurora Advent Christian Church raise $400 for charityJun 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Children attending Aurora Advent Christian Church's vacation Bible school had fun, learned about God, and raised $400 for an international charity. The Rev. Matt Mull sa...
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Donka Inc. receives $7,500 Community Needs Grant from DuPage FoundationJun 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Donka Inc. was one of 37 DuPage County nonprofit organizations to receive a grant through DuPage Foundation's Spring Community Needs Grant Program. DuPage Foundation awa...
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DuPage United receives $25,000 Community Needs Grant from DuPage FoundationJun 15, 2021 11:00 pm - DuPage Sponsors, publicly known as DuPage United, was one of 37 DuPage County nonprofit organizations to receive a grant through DuPage Foundation's Spring Community Nee...
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Thriving together: Hustle for Health 5K helps Kenneth Young Center serve communityJun 15, 2021 6:00 am - For the last 50 years, Kenneth Young Center in Elk Grove Village has been a helping hand for residents in the Northwest suburbs. Whether it's offering mental health supp...
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Harper receives record $18 million donation from MacKenzie ScottJun 15, 2021 1:00 am - Harper College officials Tuesday announced receipt of an $18 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, in what is the largest gift in the Palatin...
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Volunteers help keep the community clean and greenJun 14, 2021 11:00 pm - "Serve the community you live in" is the mantra for HSS (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh) and Sewa International. These two organizations recently participated in the DuPage Cou...
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D128 Foundation for Learning hosts virtual 5K through June 30Jun 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The District 128 Foundation for Learning is hosting its 2021 Lace Up 4 Learning Virtual 5K through June 30. The virtual race allows participants to run, walk, bike or sw...