Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Batavia park, city officials to talk about park plans for Mooseheart siteApr 10, 2026 3:29 pm - Batavia park board members will meet with Batavia aldermen Monday night to discuss planning for a future park on land currently owned by Mooseheart.
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Maple Glen memory care community collects donations to help feed neighbors in needApr 09, 2026 11:32 pm - Throughout March, families and team members at Maple Glen memory care community collected 288 pounds of nonperishable food donations to benefit the Glen House Food Pantry in Glen Ellyn.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosts Vintage and Antique MarketApr 09, 2026 10:08 pm - The annual Vintage Market Fundraiser for the Glen Ellyn Historical Society is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2.
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Hanover Township to hold 11th annual ‘Sprint 2 Spring’ 5K May 2Apr 09, 2026 12:10 pm - Hanover Township’s 11th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center in Elgin, 899 Jay Street.
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CASA Kane County hosts free Thrive Conference May 1Apr 09, 2026 12:34 am - The Thrive Conference, a free half-day event on May 1 at Christ Community Church in South Elgin, features workshops, a keynote speaker, and resource fair to help families prevent crises through early intervention.
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57th annual Batavia Brotherhood Banquet honors veteransApr 08, 2026 1:47 pm - The 57th annual Batavia Brotherhood Banquet will be held on May 7, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, bringing together Christian men of all denominations for fellowship and a meal. Honor Flight Chicago representatives will be featured speakers.
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Buffalo Grove police collecting art supplies to support child advocacy centerApr 07, 2026 2:26 pm - The Buffalo Grove Police Department is collecting coloring books and art supplies this month to support the Blue Kids Program of the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center.
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Carol Stream Rotary Club collecting donations for food pantriesApr 07, 2026 12:15 pm - The Rotary Club of Carol Stream is in the homestretch of a community-wide donation drive benefiting a half dozen food pantries.
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Chicago area Hooters locations collect 72 new purses to help local womenApr 06, 2026 11:50 pm - Hooters partnered with Love Purse for donation drives at all 11 Chicago area Hooters locations. Seventy-two new purses plus essential hygiene items were collected at the restaurants. All donations benefit Metropolitan Family Services and WINGS Program, Inc. to support women in need and survivors of domestic violence.
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Geneva High School ready to razzle, dazzle in ‘Chicago, the Musical’Apr 06, 2026 11:03 pm - Geneva High students will perform the musical "Chicago" from April 23-25. As part of the school’s 150th anniversary, join an open house and pasta dinner on April 25, with dinner proceeds supporting the theater department.