Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Geneva police doing Polar Plunge for Special OlympicsFeb 07, 2025 11:27 am - Geneva police officers will participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge challenge to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois. The event is on March 2 at L...
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‘We deliver hope’: How Geneva therapist’s nonprofit provides accessible mental health careFeb 07, 2025 3:00 am - Randy and Amy Bennett of North Aurora have operated Intermission Therapies in Geneva since 2018, adding the nonprofit Second Act/Scene 2 as an option for clients with little or no insurance to cover mental health services.
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Chili for Charity event to raise funds for Elgin schoolsFeb 06, 2025 4:12 pm - Elgin Knights of Columbus are hosting 27th annual Chili for Charity event on Feb. 22. Find out how you can indulge in unlimited chili while supporting a great cause!
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Wheaton Garden Club taking orders for annual plant saleFeb 05, 2025 10:25 pm - Wheaton Garden Club's annual plant sale featuring annuals, hanging baskets, flats, and specialty items is open for online orders until March 1, with pickup on May 17.
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Geneva Public Library to give away 1,295 books Saturday for One Book, One CommunityFeb 05, 2025 1:52 pm - In beginning its fourth year of One Book, One Community, the Geneva Public Library will give away 1,295 copies of “No Two Persons” by Erica Bauermeister.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank partners with Advocate’s new Wellness Food Connection Food PantryFeb 05, 2025 6:35 am - Good Samaritan Hospital partners with regional food bank to open an onsite food pantry for patients facing food insecurity, which can worsen chronic health conditions.
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St. Charles Mental Health Board accepting funding applications until March 10Feb 04, 2025 11:11 pm - St. Charles is seeking mental health agency funding requests for 2025-26 by March 10. Last year, $660K was distributed to 19 local agencies serving mental health needs.
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CASA Kane County appoints health care and education leaders to board of directorsFeb 03, 2025 9:39 pm - CASA Kane County appoints two new board members, Carol Goewey and Denise Kruckenberg, who bring extensive experience in sales leadership and academic administration to help advocate for abused and neglected children.
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Fermilab Natural Areas awarded $12,000 grant for Shrubland Restoration ProjectFeb 03, 2025 7:57 pm - Fermilab Natural Areas gets $12,000 DuPage Foundation grant, enabling sponsorships for two 10-week interns to restore Sparrow Hedge native shrublands that support declining bird populations.
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Barbershop quartets offer singing Valentine's Day surprises across western suburbsFeb 03, 2025 1:23 pm - Barbershop quartets from the Chorus of DuPage have been delighting Valentine's Day sweethearts for over a decade, surprising them by serenading them with love songs, smiles, and a rose.