Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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DPCF Wheelchair Ramp Program and Walsh Academy help Des Plaines familyJul 29, 2024 2:13 pm - Sarah Rice is thrilled for her son and brothers’ recent mobility with the help of the Des Plaines Community Foundation (DPC) and its volunteer “Ramp Man” Paul Bartholomae.
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Grand Subaru to host Aug. 1 blood drive in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyJul 29, 2024 12:57 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 1, Grand Subaru in Bensenville will host its first blood drive in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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Geneva police seek to make a splash at Duck Derby fundraiserJul 29, 2024 12:45 pm - After rescuing baby ducks twice this year, Geneva police hope to make a different kind of splash at Chicago’s Ducky Derby at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Columbus Drive Bridge, officials announced in a news release.
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For the love of pets: Carol Stream charity helps families with veterinary costsJul 28, 2024 5:41 am - Dr. Mondrian Contreras knows pets are family. That is why he founded the VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, a nonprofit that helps families who are in financial crisis take care of any costs for veterinarian services.
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‘FranDan Day’ in Hoffman Estates: Frannie the Chihuahua makes 500th run to greet mail carrierJul 27, 2024 5:45 pm - A unique relationship reaches a major landmark in Hoffman Estates. Chihuahua Frannie Joy ran outside to greet mail carrier Dan Larsen for the 500th time.
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Early bird registration ends July 31 for Naperville’s 27th annual Rotary RideJul 26, 2024 12:47 pm - The 27th annual Rotary Ride on Sunday, Aug. 11 will benefit Loaves & Fishes, Naperville Responds for Veterans, and Rotary International’s campaign to end polio worldwide.
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Aurora Girl Scout, troop leader win awardsJul 25, 2024 11:30 pm - Alaina Nelson-Carrillo of Aurora has won the Girl Scouts of America’s top award, the Gold Award.
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War on Wheels: Cruisin’ for CASA bike ride to benefit children in foster careJul 25, 2024 7:10 pm - CASA Kane County is hosting the “War on Wheels: Cruisin' for CASA Kane County” bike ride, set for Sunday, Sept. 8.
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Leslie Goddard returns for Elgin Donor Club’s annual book reviewJul 25, 2024 6:06 pm - The Elgin Donor Club, an active philanthropic club since 1913, recently announced their annual book review and luncheon. It will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Elgin Country Club,
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Green Garden Mama and GardenWorks Project to host fall gardening workshop at Morton ArboretumJul 24, 2024 11:37 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 8, the GardenWorks Project and the Morton Arboretum are partnering for an enlightening workshop, “Productive, Beautiful Fall Gardens, with the Green Garden Mama.”