Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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‘Not just a river’: How communities can affect health of the Fox watershedFeb 03, 2025 12:42 pm - Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River, emphasized the importance of caring for the watershed of the Fox River in a recent presentation.
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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation returns to Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for CharityFeb 02, 2025 11:52 am - ABC 7's Mark Rivera will host Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's First Look Chicago Auto Show reception, featuring the latest automotive innovations and raising crucial funds for autism programs and services.
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Apply for Geneva Garden Club scholarships by March 12Jan 31, 2025 10:24 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to qualified students pursuing horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or related fields.
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‘Waves of Japan’: A night of drums, dreams and Japanese culture at COD Foundation’s gala on Feb. 23Jan 31, 2025 8:16 pm - College of DuPage Foundation is hosting a Japanese-themed gala benefiting the MAC, featuring dinner, art demos, auction, and a performance by Yamato drummers.
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Carol Stream Woman’s Club offers scholarshipJan 31, 2025 5:32 pm - The Carol Stream Woman's Club awards a $1,000 scholarship each spring to a female high school senior residing in Carol Stream.
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Special Olympics torch run ‘nothing for the faint of heart’Jan 31, 2025 2:51 pm - The Algonquin police chief and a West Chicago detective join a global police team trekking the Special Olympics Flame of Hope from Greece to Turin, Italy.
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Free tax filing assistance available at College of DuPage starting Feb. 15Jan 31, 2025 2:48 pm - Get free help filing your 2024 taxes electronically from COD accounting students starting Feb. 15. Appointments are required.
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DuPage Senior Council seeks volunteers for meal delivery, well-being checks, and companionshipJan 31, 2025 11:52 am - The DuPage Senior Citizens Council is looking for volunteers interested in visiting isolated seniors, assisting with meals, or other acts of service.
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Elgin Area Chamber to honor businesses and volunteers at annual eventJan 30, 2025 8:55 pm - Elgin Area Chamber honors outstanding businesses and volunteers at annual meeting reception on Feb. 13, highlighting achievements and future plans.
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Get your early bird tickets now for West Suburban Community Pantry’s 13th annual culinary eventJan 30, 2025 2:52 pm - Early bird tickets are available through Jan. 31 for the 13th annual West Suburban Community Pantry Chefs' Culinary Celebration, which features top chefs and raises funds to serve over 9,000 hungry neighbors every month.