Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Wheaton church to host blood drive Feb. 4Jan 13, 2026 10:40 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Versiti, the blood drive administrator, says less than 5% of eligible people donate blood, but one pint can save up to three lives.
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Fox Valley Astronomical Society presents Extraordinary Leadership AwardJan 12, 2026 8:54 pm - The Fox Valley Astronomical Society recently awarded Mark Christensen with an Extraordinary Leadership Award.
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Arlington Heights Garden Club offers scholarship in environmental fieldsJan 12, 2026 7:47 pm - The Arlington Heights Garden Club awards scholarships up to $2,000 to local students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, sustainability, and related fields.
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Kane County receives $75k grant to train 2,000 residents in mental health first aidJan 11, 2026 8:33 pm - Kane County Health Department and Family Service Association are offering Mental Health First Aid training to teach residents how to identify and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
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Award-winning folk singer Joe Jencks raising funds for Elgin PADS at Jan. 16 concertJan 11, 2026 7:23 pm - Award-winning folk singer-songwriter Joe Jencks will perform a benefit concert for PADS of Elgin on Jan. 16, with 100% of donations going directly to PADS' efforts to provide shelter and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Peace Camp for middle schoolers promotes interfaith dialogue and friendshipJan 11, 2026 4:35 pm - The Children of Abraham Coalition is hosting its ninth annual Peace Camp for middle school students to learn about different religions and combat faith-based prejudice. Over two afternoons, participants will visit places of worship and engage in activities to understand each other's traditions and develop skills against bullying
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Rosary College Prep hosts Fine Arts Showcase Jan. 24Jan 09, 2026 10:25 pm - An evening of performing and visual arts featuring students and alumni from Rosary College Prep and Marmion Academy is scheduled for Jan. 24, with a theme of "Movie Musicals."
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Annual Great Descent rappelling event raises funds to end homelessness in DuPage CountyJan 09, 2026 8:54 pm - Sign up before May 7 for DuPagePads’ annual Charity Challenge: The Great Descent, an innovative fundraising event where supporters rappel 12 stories down a hotel in Naperville to raise funds for ending homelessness.
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Chicago-based nonprofit Open TV gets $2M in funding to expand independent storytellingJan 09, 2026 6:12 pm - Open Television secured over $2 million in funding from cultural funders, including a five-year grant from the Ford Foundation. The investment will allow OTV to expand programs for emerging filmmakers, launch an archive project to preserve its catalog, and scale distribution through the OTV App.
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‘Winter Lights at Central Park’ concludes a record-breaking seasonJan 09, 2026 5:25 pm - The "Winter Lights at Central Park" event welcomed over 70,500 visitors for its inclusive and accessible holiday light display. It raised over $7,500 in donations for the People's Resource Center and the Oak Brook Park District Foundation.