Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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How Willow Creek's mobile food pantry serves suburban families in needSep 19, 2018 6:00 am - It has been five years since Willow Creek Community Church opened its Care Center on its South Barrington campus, and the expansive facility bears out the adage, "If you...
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'We're going to do it again': McHenry VFW aims to improve Queen of Hearts raffleSep 19, 2018 1:00 am - Finally, there was room to maneuver Wednesday afternoon at McHenry VFW Post 4600 as the staff began to settle into a normal routine after months of hoopla and mayhem gen...
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Addison students celebrate reading at book distribution eventSep 19, 2018 1:00 am - More than 700 free books were distributed to students Wednesday at Addison's Fullerton Elementary School as part of a "Book Buddies" initiative to put reading materials ...
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Harvest Hustle 5K to benefit Geneva Park District Scholarship FundSep 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Run through the prairie of Peck Farm Park at the Geneva Park District's 14th annual Harvest Hustle 5K! This chip-timed race will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22. On-site r...
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St. Vincent de Paul to host 11th annual Run/Walk for the Poor Sept. 29Sep 18, 2018 11:00 pm - St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley, along with St. Catherine Catholic Church in West Dundee, will host its 11th annual Run/Walk For The P...
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Chicago Santa Hustle Announces New Partnership with Pediatric Cancer FoundationSep 18, 2018 11:00 pm - September is Child Cancer Awareness Month, and the Santa Hustle Race Series, LLC is proud to announce a new partnership with the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Founda...
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Defenders plans its Big Fall Book SaleSep 18, 2018 11:00 pm - The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will conduct its annual BIG Fall Book Sale at the Algonquin Township Garage at 3702 Route 14, Crystal Lake. The sale will b...
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Judson University to honor alumni during Homecoming WeekendSep 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Judson University will honor alumni for exemplary work in their careers, churches and communities during Homecoming 2018, Sept. 27-29. The individuals will be acknowledg...
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MCC Friends to host Listening for a Cause eventSep 18, 2018 11:00 pm - The Friends of MCC Foundation will host Listening for a Cause, a fundraiser featuring high-energy top entertainment from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the Listening ...
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Elk Grove, Rolling Meadows high schools hold food drive competitionSep 18, 2018 1:00 am - The third annual Elk Grove Township Cereal Bowl III food drive competition will be held Friday night at the football games between Elk Grove and Rolling Meadows high sch...