Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Annual 5K/10K Run & Walk helps Northern Illinois Food Bank feed familiesMar 31, 2022 6:00 am - No one should have to go hungry. But that is the reality for many households during these tough economic times. Even in the suburbs. The Northern Illinois Food Bank, wit...
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Pay it forward: How you can help Northbrook Rotary fund local nonprofitsMar 31, 2022 1:00 am - The Rotary Club of Northbrook is known for its philanthropic efforts. The club raises funds every year to support nonprofits both large and small. Some that you are hig...
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Geneva chamber to host Geneva City-Wide Garage SaleMar 31, 2022 1:00 am - The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a city-wide garage sale in Geneva the weekend of April 22-23, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Geneva residents are encour...
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Two College of DuPage students named 2022 Coca-Cola Academic Team ScholarsMar 30, 2022 11:00 pm - College of DuPage students Jhenevie Oca of Woodridge and Andrea Jovanovic of Glendale Heights have been named 2022 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholars. Oca, a Gold Scholar,...
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Two Elgin churches are partnering to do important local ministry all year longMar 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Nearly all religions find that attendance goes up during festival seasons. That is certainly true for Christianity, where many people feel more urgency to participate d...
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Two Downers Grove restaurants host benefit for library foundation during National Library WeekMar 29, 2022 11:00 pm - To celebrate National Library Week, The Foxtail, a Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Downers Grove, is generously donating 20% of all proceeds from lunch, dinner and ...
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Local Girl Scouts receive $10,000 grant from Girl Scouts of the USAMar 29, 2022 11:00 pm - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois received a generous $10,000 grant from Girl Scouts of the USA on Feb. 15. Funds from this grant will be used to pilot the new Maker Badg...
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West Suburban Community Pantry responds to customer need with expanded hoursMar 29, 2022 11:00 pm - In response to expanded demand for food and supplies by customers, West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge has expanded hours and services to accommodate an increase...
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'Everything is more expensive': Food pantry demand rises amid worsening inflationMar 29, 2022 5:30 am - Thursday nights are always busy. Though Food for Greater Elgin distributes groceries throughout the week, a steady stream of 170 people waited outside in a light, cold ...
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Vital supplies headed to Ukrainian refugees in PolandMar 29, 2022 1:00 am - Approximately 50 bags containing vital supplies for the Ukrainian refugees were flown out of the Aurora Municipal Airport in a twin-prop plane on Tuesday morning. Volunt...