Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Donations needed for West Suburban Community Pantry’s summer meals program as family visits rise 20%May 30, 2025 2:27 pm - With food costs rising and support programs facing cuts, West Suburban Community Pantry is starting its summer appeal to serve increasing numbers of families relying on its services.
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DuPage Women’s Club awards scholarships to four Wheaton High seniorsMay 30, 2025 12:00 pm - Four Wheaton High School women received scholarships from the DuPage Women's Club in May for achievements in academics and extracurriculars as they pursue college degrees.
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Nonprofit partners with fire departments to provide specialized smoke alarms for deaf childrenMay 29, 2025 11:43 pm - Specialized smoke alarm devices are being distributed to families with young deaf or hard of hearing children through a collaborative effort between nonprofit organizations, fire departments, and a school for deaf children.
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A blooming delight: Discover nature’s artistry in Lisle’s Garden GaitMay 28, 2025 9:57 pm - Lisle’s Garden Gait walk highlights private yards with hydrangeas, wildlife habitats, hand-carved sculptures, renovated landscapes, and a stunning 5,000 gallon koi pond with bridge and waterfall.
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Get your garden ready with plant sales around the suburbsMay 28, 2025 3:38 pm - Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.
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Warming center recap: Aurora emergency center serves 174 guestsMay 28, 2025 12:15 pm - A city of Aurora winter emergency warming shelter at Wesley United Methodist Church served 174 guests over 42 nights from January 3 to March 5.
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Community Foundation awards record-breaking $3.4M in scholarships to 569 studentsMay 28, 2025 11:00 am - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded a record $3.4 million in scholarships to 569 students from the Greater Aurora Area, the Tri-Cities, and Kendall County for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Nonprofits and teachers: Avoid tariffs and help your dollars go further with gifts in kindMay 28, 2025 8:59 am - Companies that import manufactured goods from overseas are likely to be saddled with much higher tariffs going forward. This can include anything from school supplies to toys to maintenance supplies.
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Mediacom awards $1,000 World Class Scholarship to Aurora Central Catholic seniorMay 27, 2025 9:48 pm - Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Juan-Pablo Valencia, a senior at Aurora Central Catholic High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scho...
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Special tribute to Steve McMichael planned for Walk ALS at Cantigny ParkMay 27, 2025 7:08 pm - On May 31, ALS United Greater Chicago will hold its Walk ALS fundraiser at Cantigny Park. Activities, food, and a bagpipe performance honoring Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who recently died from ALS, will precede the walk.