Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
-
Miss Septemberfest chair steps down, reflects on titleSep 10, 2017 11:00 pm - Septemberfest came and went this month in Schaumburg, but for one key board member it remains bittersweet. Cara Mohr chaired the Miss Septemberfest competition for the l...
-
Chicago area families invited to join Scouting Sept. 14Sep 10, 2017 11:00 pm - The Boy Scouts of America is inviting families across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana to register for Cub Scouts on Thursday, Sept. 14, at a local elementary scho...
-
North Elementary School in Des Plaines hosting "Walk Off for Cancer" eventSep 10, 2017 1:00 am - North Elementary School in Des Plaines Elementary District 62 is hosting the annual "Walk Off for Cancer" charity walk. Students and staff will walk around the school an...
-
Wine for Wags benefit helps pay for service dogsSep 07, 2017 11:00 pm - Cody, a cream Golden Retriever, was born in the fall of 2015. He arrived at Tails for Life at 2 months and immediately began his service dog training. At 4 months old, ...
-
Hampshire-Henpeck HCE to meet Sept. 19Sep 07, 2017 11:00 pm - The Hampshire-Henpeck Unit of Home and Community Education will go on an outing to the Chicago Botanic Gardens for the Tuesday, Sept. 19, meeting. Members will be contac...
-
Firefighter families with diaper drive for Hurricane Harvey victimsSep 07, 2017 1:00 am - Families of Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District firefighters have started a community diaper drive to help Hurricane Harvey victims. Residents and businesse...
-
Salvation Army giving hurricane response courses in Elk Grove VillageSep 07, 2017 1:00 am - The Salvation Army in Chicago is offering specialized volunteer training sessions in Elk Grove Village for anyone who wants to help response efforts to hurricane batteri...
-
Walgreens customers donate $10 million for Harvey reliefSep 07, 2017 1:00 am - Business Wire DEERFIELD - More than $10 million was raised by Walgreens and Duane Reade customers nationwide for American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief efforts throu...
-
Backpack donations to benefit families, kids in needSep 07, 2017 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Park District is collecting new or gently used backpacks, duffel bags and small suitcases for children and families in need. The district's employe...
-
How you can help victims of Hurricane HarveySep 07, 2017 1:00 am - Hurricane Harvey's toll is one of staggering numbers: 450,000 people expected to seek federal disaster aid. As many as 30,000 to 40,000 homes destroyed in the Houston a...