Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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How Warm Coats for Cool Kids collects, distributes winter wear and hopes to expand its reachAug 29, 2023 6:00 am - Just before Christmas in 2020, Garry Vaccaro was volunteering at the Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry when he overheard a phone conversation between the pantry director an...
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Lake Barrington-area hospital's farm promotes wellness, fights food insecurityAug 29, 2023 5:30 am - Most of the healing and wellness at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital take place in its treatment rooms and patient beds. But just outside the hospital's Lake Barrington-...
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'Tremendous amount of support': Fremd staffers shave heads, don T-shirts for teacher/coach YatesAug 29, 2023 1:00 am - Sporting shaved heads and "Yates Strong" T-shirts, colleagues of beloved Fremd High School math department chair and girls basketball coach Dave Yates showed their solid...
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Whiffle ball tournament to raise funds for Bennet Taft Memorial ScholarshipAug 29, 2023 1:00 am - The BT8 Foundation is hosting the first Bennet Taft Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 3. All proceeds will be allocated to Bennet Taft Memorial Scholarsh...
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Batavia preschool to host fall fundraising event Sept. 24Aug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Batavia Covenant Preschool will host its "Fall FUNdraiser" on Sunday, Sept. 24. It will be 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Batavia Covenant Church, 1314 Main St. in Batavia. Cos...
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Aurora church to host pop-up food giveaway Sept. 2Aug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will host a pop-up, drive-through groceries giveaway by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. It will take place from noon to 2 p....
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Palatine Township Senior Center's 50th Anniversary at Sanfilippo Mansion September 9thAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - Palatine Township Senior Center's 50th Anniversary Fundraiser at Sanfilippo Mansion: Be Amazed! Submitted by Kate Johnson The Palatine Township Senior Center has been ce...
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DuPage CASA celebrating 30 years of child advocacy at 'Pearl Gala' Oct. 21Aug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - CASA of DuPage County is celebrating 30 years of child advocacy by hosting its annual gala with a "Pearl Anniversary" theme, on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Sheraton Hotel ...
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Clearbrook names new CEOAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - After an extensive search conducted by the Clearbrook board of directors, Clearbrook is pleased to announce Jessica Smart as its new chief executive officer. Smart began...
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4-H'ers showcase creativity and knowledge at county fairsAug 28, 2023 11:00 pm - The county fairs in Kane and DuPage counties this summer marked the culmination of the 4-H year with exhibits, animal shows, and activities where 4-H members demonstrate...