Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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First gold coin of the season found in Naperville Salvation Army kettleNov 16, 2017 12:00 am - A holiday tradition got off to a quick and prosperous start this week when a Salvation Army bell ringer found gifts of gold and silver in a kettle outside a Naperville g...
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Oswego McDonald's hosts McTeacher's Night for Boulder Hill Elementary SchoolNov 15, 2017 10:00 pm - Boulder Hill Elementary School in Montgomery held its first McTeacher's Night at the Oswego McDonald's on Douglas Road on Wednesday, Nov. 15. A McTeacher's Night is or...
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Get tickets for 12th annual Holiday Book Review to benefit Pioneer CenterNov 15, 2017 10:00 pm - The 12th annual Holiday Book Review benefiting Pioneer Center for Human Services is now accepting reservations. "This is the best event in McHenry County to kickoff the ...
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Enjoy traditional Thanksgiving meal at Third Tuesday SupperNov 15, 2017 10:00 pm - This month's Third Tuesday Suppers will feature a "Traditional Thanksgiving Supper" from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamil...
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Donate with Heartland Blood Centers Nov. 21-27Nov 15, 2017 10:00 pm - Elijah M. has suffered from sickle-cell disease his whole life and has needed multiple transfusions. During a sickle-cell crisis that developed into acute chest syndrom...
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How to give back to your community this holiday seasonNov 15, 2017 10:00 pm - The City of St. Charles is promoting efforts to help those in need this holiday season through its annual Giving Tree and Neighbors in Need donation initiatives. "The h...
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Youth & Family Counseling Auxiliary hosts gala benefiting mental health counselingNov 15, 2017 10:00 pm - The Youth and Family Counseling Auxiliary hosted the 2017 gala "An Enchanted Paris Eve" on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington. Since 1962, the Yout...
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Algonquin man raises money, hosts benefit for flood relief effortsNov 15, 2017 6:00 am - The Algonquin community was rocked this summer when record flooding along the Fox River damaged homes and forced the cancellation of a decades-old tradition: the Algonqu...
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Blood drives at 7-Eleven storesNov 15, 2017 12:00 am - LifeSource and 7-Eleven franchisees are combining on blood drives this month. The first blood drive will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the 7-Eleven stor...
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WINGS earns innovation awardNov 15, 2017 12:00 am - WINGS, a nonprofit organization serving individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, has been recognized with a 2017 Chicago Innovation Award. WINGS base...