Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Geneva Olympian and cancer survivor will bike 1,000 miles to support researchAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - In capturing the silver medal at last year's Olympics, Geneva High School alumnus Kevin McDowell had to first overcome other challenges. Those challenges includes cancer...
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Suburban police officers hit doughnut shops for annual Special Olympics fundraiserAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - Suburban police were out in force for a good cause Friday morning for the 20th annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser at area Dunkin' locations. The event benefits Special O...
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Access to Care receives $49,000 grant from Northwestern MedicineAug 18, 2022 11:00 pm - Access to Care recently received a $49,000 grant award from Northwestern Medicine. "Northwestern Medicine is committed to making our community as healthy as it can be," ...
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Little City breaks ground in Palatine on new group homes for childrenAug 18, 2022 1:00 am - Little City officials and other dignitaries gathered Thursday in Palatine to celebrate the groundbreaking for two new group homes for children with severe autism and dev...
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Fifth Third Bike the Drive organizer hopes to get 400 volunteers for fundraising eventAug 17, 2022 11:00 pm - With a staff under 20, how does any organization pull off a 20,000-rider bike event on a major roadway? “Volunteers are the keystone, full stop!” So acknowledges Melod...
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Chicago Scots to host the 21st annual Kilted Classic golf tournament Sept. 29Aug 17, 2022 11:00 pm - Chicago Scots, the oldest nonprofit organization in Illinois, is celebrating its 176th anniversary this year. It will be hosting its 21st annual Kilted Classic golf tour...
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Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary hosts 'Drinks for Everyone' fundraiser Aug. 28Aug 17, 2022 11:00 pm - How can you reverse the cycle of poverty? In struggling nations, you start with clean water. Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a ...
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'This will allow us to do more': Food bank opens bigger distribution center in Green OaksAug 16, 2022 1:00 am - Rows of tall storage racks to hold a bounty of food have been bolted down and gleaming stainless steel prep tables readied for a surge in volunteers as the Northern Illi...
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Side Street Studio Arts hosts Fox Valley Performing Arts Roundtable Aug. 20Aug 15, 2022 11:00 pm - Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin is hosting the first Fox Valley Performing Arts Roundtable, a discussion of the current state of the performing arts scene and how to co...
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McHenry Area Rotary's Blues, Brews & BBQ kicks off Aug. 19Aug 15, 2022 11:00 pm - Blues, Brews & BBQ brings its signature live music, craft beers and barbecue to Petersen Park in McHenry Aug. 19-21. The McHenry Area Rotary's biggest fundraising event ...