Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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ESPN wants to be a leader in youth sports. Can we trust the network?Apr 10, 2025 5:37 pm - ESPN plans to enter the realm of youth sports. Is that a good thing?
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Batavia Community Band brings generations together through musicApr 10, 2025 4:00 am - Batavia Community Band’s diversity in age and experience allows them to tackle challenging pieces, with older members reigniting their joy for music and younger members perfecting their craft.
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Local Rotary Clubs partner to support Habitat for Humanity projectApr 07, 2025 6:48 pm - Three Rotary clubs are jointly funding and volunteering to aid Habitat for Humanity building affordable housing, with a service day April 19 to prepare ReStore supporting the mission.
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Batavia Chamber of Commerce to host Volunteer FairApr 07, 2025 6:11 pm - Batavia Chamber of Commerce hosts a Volunteer Fair on May 6, bringing over 30 nonprofits together to connect individuals with organizations making a difference locally.
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How running laps around the prison yard inspired a Boston Marathon QualifierApr 07, 2025 5:57 pm - Tom McCall, a military veteran, overcame drug addiction and incarceration with the help of Wayside Cross Ministries and the Up and Running Again nonprofit.
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Ben & Jerry’s in Schaumburg, Naperville offer Free Cone Day TuesdayApr 07, 2025 1:59 pm - The Ben & Jerry’s locations at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and downtown Naperville will be offering a Free Cone Day from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, along with some celebrity guests at the mall.
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Glenbard District 87 invites public to serve on board of education committeesApr 04, 2025 7:39 pm - Glenbard Township High School District 87 invites community members to serve on a board committee.
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West Chicago teen becomes Eagle Scout with horse jump projectApr 04, 2025 5:52 pm - Wheaton Academy graduate Hampton Gryniewicz earns Eagle Scout rank after leading project to build horse jump for Danada Equestrian Center, capping years of Scout participation.
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‘A fun way to do some good’: SALUTE, Inc. puts out a call for volunteersApr 03, 2025 2:37 pm - As 2025 gets into full swing, Palatine-based SALUTE, Inc. is putting out a call for volunteers to work at fundraising events.
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Get moving for Marklund: 8th annual Run, Walk & Roll-Bloomingdale set for April 27Apr 02, 2025 9:59 pm - Participants of all levels are welcome to participate in Marklund’s eighth annual Run, Walk & Roll-Bloomingdale 5K and 1-mile event on Sunday, April 27.