Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s annual Radiothon raises $175K, surpassing goalJun 24, 2024 10:26 pm - The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry held its largest annual fundraiser, Radiothon, on Thursday, June 13, at Ballydoyle Aurora’s Loft 28.
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Longtime Carol Stream 4th of July parade volunteers to be this year’s grand marshalsJun 24, 2024 6:55 pm - Kim and Rick Gieser, who volunteered and chaired the Carol Stream Independence Day Parade for 20 years, will be the grand marshals for the 2024 parade.
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Bridge Communities’ Sleep Out Saturday to raise support for family homelessnessJun 24, 2024 6:16 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 2, hundreds of suburban Chicago residents will spend a night outside sleeping in tents, boxes, and cars for Bridge Communities’ Sleep Out Saturday.
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Historic Liberty Tree dedicated in Batavia for the SAR/DAR ‘America 250’ CelebrationJun 24, 2024 11:55 am - In a ceremony marked by patriotism and a sense of historical reverence, the first Liberty Tree for the SAR/DAR “America 250” celebration in Illinois was dedicated at the...
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois issues plea for donors; patient care at riskJun 24, 2024 11:35 am - Versiti Blood Center of Illinois has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations due to a dangerously low blood supply. Summer donations have plummeted to critical levels, with over 4,963 appointments missed in the past month alone.
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St. Charles Kiwanis accepting grant applicationsJun 24, 2024 10:55 am - The St. Charles Kiwanis Club is currently accepting grant applications for the 2025 fiscal year which begins Oct. 1.
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Good News Sunday: Summer program brings early learning opportunities to Elgin-area familiesJun 23, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday, we recap stories about an early learning summer program for Elgin-area kids, koalas coming to Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the first time, and the Abilities Expo highlighting products and services aimed at increasing accessibility.
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‘He was so good’: Fox Valley rockers from Deluxury, The Boyzz and more to reunite in concert to support Mooseheart, honor fallen bandmateJun 20, 2024 6:00 am - A group of Fox Valley musicians, including members of The Boyzz, Deluxury and Cock ‘n Bull, will join for “Rock Da Fox, Legends of the Valley,” a memorial concert for guitarist John Abel and a fundraiser for Mooseheart.
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Downers Grove Garden Walk to benefit Bridge CommunitiesJun 19, 2024 11:21 pm - The 18th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk is offering an opportunity to view some of the most beautiful gardens in the area on Saturday, July 13.
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Glen Ellyn church to host three-mile walk for the homelessJun 19, 2024 12:28 pm - Join Peoples Community Church in Glen Ellyn for a three-mile walk for the homeless on Saturday, June 22.