Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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GiGi's Playhouse social media campaign reaches 1 millionJun 29, 2017 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates-based GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers this week reached Day 100 of its "321 Days of Acceptance" social media campaign that aims to int...
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Volunteers build playground for North Chicago schoolJun 29, 2017 1:00 am - It was a sea of teal in the field behind A.J. Katzenmaier Academy on Thursday as volunteers made like worker ants constructing swings, slides and climbing structures for...
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Bob Leonard 10K/5K River Run returns July 30 in St. CharlesJun 28, 2017 11:00 pm - The Bob Leonard 5K/10K River Run & Colonial Cafe 1K Color Run will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 30, at the historic grand pavilion at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. ...
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Donate school supplies at Palatine paradeJun 28, 2017 1:00 am - Palatine Township's Apple Tree program will officially begin at Palatine's Fourth of July parade Tuesday. Heading into its 28th year, Apple Tree collects donations of s...
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United Way to honor Lake County Hometown HeroesJun 28, 2017 1:00 am - Nominations are being accepted for United Way of Lake County's Hometown Hero award to celebrate those who volunteer their time, talent and resources to support early chi...
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Special Olympics, workout facilities join for Row Raiser fundraiserJun 27, 2017 11:00 pm - NORMAL, Ill. - Special Olympics Illinois has teamed with 20 workout facilities around the state for a statewide fundraiser called Row Raiser that challenges teams of 10 ...
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LifeSource to make $1 donation to Support Our Troops for every donorJun 27, 2017 11:00 pm - They gave so much of themselves for our freedom. Now it's time to donate in their honor. This Independence Day, LifeSource is encouraging donors and communities througho...
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Salvation Army names new leaders at Elgin Corps Community CenterJun 27, 2017 11:00 pm - The Salvation Army Elgin Corps, one of the largest direct providers of basic human needs in northern Kane County, will continue to provide summer programs and weekly soc...
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Chris Walk Night Out Against Substance Abuse now in its 10th yearJun 26, 2017 11:00 pm - The 10th annual Chris Walk Night Out Against Substance Abuse will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Mount St. Mary Park, off Prairie Street, just east of Ro...
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Oswego resident among 30,000 Lions roaring into Chicago June 30-July 4Jun 26, 2017 11:00 pm - Jimmie Delgado of Oswego, a member of Aurora Noon Lions Club, will attend the 100th Lions Clubs International Convention June 30 to July 4 in Chicago. Delgado is one of...