Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Barrington group is protecting biodiversity in the suburbsJul 24, 2017 6:00 am - Did you know that monarch butterflies, bees, and oak trees are in peril? How can we help these plant and animal species grow? In order for our ecosystem to survive and ...
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Volunteering gives sense of purpose, self-worthJul 24, 2017 6:00 am - In mid-July, Anne Hay walked into a muddy, mosquito-filled preserve in Barrington Hills to meet a potential Eagle Scout. The two discussed the restoration of an old fenc...
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Food drive a success thanks to all of youJul 24, 2017 5:00 am -
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Organizers of canceled Algonquin fest regroup to fundraise for flood victimsJul 24, 2017 1:00 am - After severe flooding along the Fox River forced the cancellation of Algonquin Founders' Days, festival organizers are shifting their focus toward raising money for floo...
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Lincolnshire school donationsJul 24, 2017 1:00 am - The village of Lincolnshire will host another Cradles to Crayons collection during August to help get Chicago-area children ready for school. Please bring new and gently...
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Veterans arriving to help flood victims in Lake and McHenry countiesJul 24, 2017 1:00 am - Team Rubicon, a national disaster response nonprofit organization led by veterans, will be helping McHenry and Lake County residents affected by this month's historic fl...
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Home of the Sparrow opens thrift store, donation center in Third LakeJul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Submitted by Home of the Sparrow The newest Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store and Donation Center opened its doors Tuesday, July 18, in Third Lake. With support from Third Lak...
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Free vision, diabetic retinopathy screenings to be offered Aug. 5Jul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - The North Aurora Lions Club, in conjunction with the Lions of Illinois Foundation, will offer free screenings for diabetic retinopathy on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. t...
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Presence St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary names scholarship winnersJul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Presence St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary recently presented scholarships to 10 students across the Fox Valley. The students will pursue careers in medicine, nursing, physi...
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Literacy Volunteers needs tutors for adult learnersJul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley needs volunteers to help Fox Valley adults learn English. A four-session tutor training workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Monda...