Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Nurse dusts off stylist skills to provide 'Haircuts for Heroes' during COVID-19 lockdownJul 24, 2020 6:00 am - When COVID-19 brought an abrupt end to regular visits to salons and barbers, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital staff members felt the extra stress of managing t...
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Helping the Helpers: Pandemic means less food to give out but higher demand at Loaves & FishesJul 24, 2020 6:00 am - An increase in demand combined with a reduction in supply has affected Naperville-based Loaves & Fishes Community Services' ability to serve its clients. Founded in 1984...
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Join in blood drive, food drive July 28 in Glen EllynJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is asking residents to stop by Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center on Tuesday, July 28, for a combination food drive and blood ...
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The next generation of business leaders and Special Olympics supportJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - On Thursday, June 18, Leader Automotive Group made a special presentation to the Young Entrepreneur's Academy in Palatine and the Special Olympics of Buffalo Grove. For ...
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy gets $1,500 from CATAJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - PALATINE – The Chicago Automobile Trade Association recently donated $1,500 to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. The donation came in conjunction with Hyundai of Palatin...
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Wheeling Township Food Pantry needs on the riseJul 22, 2020 11:00 pm - The number of people in households that are utilizing the food pantry has continued to grow since the start of the pandemic; donations are welcomed. Wheeling Township de...
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Red Raiders Leo Club at Huntley High School names new leadersJul 22, 2020 11:00 pm - The Huntley Area Lions Club recently announced the new leadership of the Leo Club at Huntley High School for the incoming school year. Isabella Gorny and Daniela Arrio...
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How the stars aligned for suburban, city producers to create 'Sweet Home Chicago' videoJul 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Days before Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued stay-at-home orders to address the COVID-19 pandemic, writer/producer Jason Brett, producer Scott Silberstein and author Mark Larso...
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Virtual CowaLUNGa Charity Bike Tour benefits respiratory health issuesJul 21, 2020 6:00 am - Virtual CowaLUNGa Charity Bike Tour benefits respiratory health issues
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Wheaton teen with cancer uses crocheting skills to help othersJul 21, 2020 6:00 am - One year ago, Tavinya Taylor of Wheaton was a 15-year-old girl active in school, church and sports. Now she is starting her fifth cycle of chemotherapy to treat Hodgkin ...