Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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The Literacy Connection names new executive directorApr 04, 2024 12:01 pm - The Literacy Connection, a nonprofit based in Elgin, announces Megan Wheless as the organization’s new executive director. Wheless brings over 20 years of educational exp...
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Elgin Golden K Kiwanis hosts weekly programs with speakersApr 03, 2024 5:21 pm - Elgin’s Golden K Kiwanis Club invites anyone interested to attend one of the weekly meetings to learn about local programs or institutions. There is always time to intera...
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Wheeling veterans group pitches in for Lovell CenterApr 03, 2024 12:52 pm - A Wheeling veterans group on Wednesday donated 150 personal-sized bags of toiletries to patients at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago....
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Applications now available for the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy InitiativeApr 02, 2024 10:08 pm - High school sophomores invited to apply KidsMatter recently announced that applications are now open for the junior cohort of the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy Initiativ...
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World Central Kitchen charity halts Gaza operations after apparent Israeli strike kills 7 workersApr 02, 2024 6:40 am - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An apparent Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, leading the charity to suspend delivery Tuesday of vital fo...
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Join a tree planting extravaganza April 20 for Earth DayApr 01, 2024 10:16 pm - Calling all volunteers! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help plant trees at Elburn Forest Preserve in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers are...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s spring native plant sale now openApr 01, 2024 8:52 pm - . The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs, trees, rain barrels and composters available for preorder through April 17 during its Spring Sustainab...
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Suburban food pantries experiencing record-high demand, 3 years after pandemicApr 01, 2024 8:26 pm - Visits to suburban food pantries have surged over the past two years, exceeding previous record highs set during the pandemic.
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Eighth annual Eggapalooza, rescheduled to April 7, to benefit Cal’s AngelsApr 01, 2024 10:40 am - The eighth annual Eggapalooza has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7, in Huntley. The fundraiser, which will benefit Cal's Angel, was originally set for March 23. It beg...
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Northwest CASA announces first Film and Wine Festival on April 25Apr 01, 2024 9:42 am - Community residents are invited to help make history with the staff and friends of Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (NWCASA) at the inaugural Northwest CASA Film and Wine Festival from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 25.