Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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COVID challenges show need for Woodridge Food Pantry expansion, new models for accessJul 06, 2020 11:00 pm - The West Suburban Community Pantry, headquartered in Woodridge, is moving ahead with its campaign "Access 2020: Building Capacity, Breaking Down Barriers." Proceeds from...
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Republicans in Kane County host Community Care Package Drive July 11Jul 06, 2020 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 11, from 10 to 11 a.m., a safe, drive-through Community Care Package Distribution will be hosted by Valley View Baptist Church at 6N656 Route 25 in St....
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood drive July 15Jul 06, 2020 11:00 pm - Blood is one of the most precious gifts one individual can give another. Every two seconds someone needs blood in the United States, whether it be for an accident victim...
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Step It Up for Clearbrook, Virtually, on September 26Jul 06, 2020 11:00 pm - As a result of the pandemic, Clearbrook's 2nd Annual Step It Up for Clearbrook will take place virtually on Sept. 26. Staying active and healthy, both mentally and physi...
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Reuse Center for teachers and nonprofits moves to AddisonJul 06, 2020 11:00 pm - On June 15, local nonprofit SCARCE reopened at its new location at 800 S. Rohlwing Road (Route 53) in Addison after an extended closure due to the state issued stay-at-h...
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Harper College students grateful for CARES Act fundsJul 05, 2020 11:00 pm - Before March 2020, Gabriela Sanchez spent several hours each day on the top floor of the library at Harper College studying. Not only was it a quiet place for her to do ...
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Comfort packages assembled for troops in memory of Marine killed in action in 2010Jul 03, 2020 1:00 am - Volunteers gathered in an Arlington Heights bowling alley for the fourth consecutive day Friday to assemble comfort packages for overseas troops in memory of U.S. Marine...
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Flags flying in Warrenville for the Fourth of JulyJul 03, 2020 1:00 am - A Warrenville field has become a sea of red, white and blue for a good cause on the Fourth of July. Dozens of volunteers came together last weekend to display more than ...
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DuPage Back to School Fair on Aug. 5Jul 03, 2020 1:00 am - The DuPage County Back to School Fair for low-income families will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Ro...
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Altrusa Elgin expands Chews to Read donationsJul 02, 2020 11:00 pm - The Altrusa International Club of Elgin Inc. has a long history of supporting literacy programs and projects for children and adults in Elgin and surrounding communities...