Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Hundreds of bikers come together to benefit underprivileged kidsOct 09, 2022 1:00 am - Hundreds of motorcyclists, some with toys strapped to the back of their bikes, hit the road Sunday for the 36th annual DuKane A.B.A.T.E. Toy & Food Run. DuKane A.B.A.T....
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Displaced dogs, cats arrive at DuPage AirportOct 09, 2022 1:00 am - More dogs and cats from Florida and Puerto Rico have made their way to the Chicago area. The 100 animals touched down Sunday morning at DuPage Airport in West Chicago. T...
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Huntley church to host 'Boo to Hunger' food drive and Trunk-or-TreatOct 06, 2022 11:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will hold two special Halloween-themed family events in the church parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 29. A "Boo to Hunger"...
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Three Elgin churches to help with free food distribution SaturdayOct 06, 2022 1:00 am - The Northern Illinois Mobile Food Pantry will be in the St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church parking lot, 36W957 Highland Ave. in Elgin, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Satur...
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Moving Day Chicago event aids Parkinson's FoundationOct 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Nearly two years ago, Chicago Cubs national anthem singer John Vincent gained a personal understanding of Parkinson's disease and how it affects patients and families. ...
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Simulation sheds light on reality of suburban povertyOct 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Palatine High School Assistant Principal Chris Cirrincione counts his money once, twice, then once more, placing the bills in neat piles on the floor in front of his cha...
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive Oct. 19Oct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Throughout Illinois, there is an urgent need for blood. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, whether it be for an accident victim, a surgery patient or tho...
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Nicor Gas recognizes Hunger Action Month, commits $450,000 to address food insecurityOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - In honor of Hunger Action Month this September, Nicor Gas has made two commitments totaling $450,000 over five years to the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Greater C...
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Turning Pointe foundation celebrates 15 years of serving families dealing with autismOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - When Kim and Randy Wolf, Naperville parents of 9-year-old Jack, dreamed of a place where their son could learn and thrive, they never imagined that 15 years later that d...
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Schaumburg-based law firm leading donation drive for township food pantryOct 04, 2022 11:00 pm - With the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry experiencing a nearly 20% increase in demand due to inflation, supply-chain disruptions and lingering economic impacts from the ...