Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Grab a bratwurst, enjoy live music at Wheeling's Brat FestAug 10, 2023 6:00 am - You can enjoy music, games and a bratwurst or two at Wheeling's third Charity Brat Fest on Sept. 9. The event is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wheeling ...
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How Kids Above All in Des Plaines is easing back-to-school stress for families in needAug 10, 2023 1:00 am - For many parents, the new school year brings the stress of buying expensive supplies for their children. A nonprofit organization called Kids Above All is working to eas...
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Huntley's Shepherd of the Prairie donates 112 handmade quiltsAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - The Prairie Pointe Quilters at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley have devoted hours to creating custom quilts to give to others for comfort in their tim...
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago team packs 3,075 lbs. of food during annual Community Kindness eventAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - As part its Kindness Foundation, a team of 17 agents and staff from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago's Glen Ellyn and Wheaton offices packed 3,075 pounds of food ...
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St. Charles chapter of International Sisterhood of P.E.O. awards grantAug 09, 2023 11:00 pm - The International Sisterhood of P.E.O. recently awarded Rebekah Roberts a Program for continuing education grant to aid her in obtaining a master's degree in Business In...
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Links Technology Cup golf tournament supports Schaumburg Park FoundationAug 09, 2023 1:00 am - Golfers taking part in Wednesday's annual Links Technology Cup outing at the Schaumburg Golf Club benefitted the charitable Schaumburg Park Foundation, which in turn sup...
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Good Samaritan Hospital resale shop celebrates 50 years of giving backAug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Gingham Tree Resale Shop. The shop, owned and operated by the hospital's Auxiliary, is an im...
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Elburn garlic farm to host free cooking class at Aurora urban farm Aug. 12Aug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 12, Garlic Breath Farm of Elburn will offer "The Garlic Show," a free outdoor cooking class, at Marie's Garden Kitchen, 835 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora....
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Compassion for Campers to host benefit Aug. 30 at Crystal Lake BrewingAug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - Compassion for Campers, the program that provides essential gear and equipment to the unhoused and underhoused population of McHenry County, has scheduled a special bene...
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Lombard seeks nominees for its 2023 Senior Man and Woman of the Year AwardsAug 08, 2023 11:00 pm - The Village of Lombard is seeking nominations for its 18th annual Senior of the Year Awards, which recognizes outstanding seniors who volunteer or go above and beyond to...