Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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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.
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York teacher, Elmhurst veteran team up to create new memorial for the fallenMay 25, 2025 3:50 pm - History teacher Justin Riskus and Vietnam War veteran Bill Shanklin are leading a fundraising campaign for a memorial honoring York Community High School graduates who have died while serving in the military.
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Deadline extended to join Side Street Studio Arts’ open air marketMay 24, 2025 1:08 am - Elgin art studio hosts swap meet for handmade and used items on June 14. Artists and community members can sell, swap or donate creations and clothing at the open market event.