Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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HopeFest in Elgin to offer free backpacks, haircuts and end-of-summer funJul 10, 2022 1:00 am - Pastor Abi Raices says New Life Covenant Church in Elgin will have more than 600 backpacks ready for HopeFest, the church's annual back-to-school event coming up at the ...
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Good News Sunday: Aurora hero who saved man from oncoming train awarded Carnegie MedalJul 09, 2022 11:00 pm - Good News Sunday: Aurora hero who saved man from oncoming train awarded Carnegie Medal
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Elgin AAUW awards two scholarshipsJul 08, 2022 11:00 pm - The Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women recently announced their 2022 scholarship recipients. Maribel Turcan and Jacqueline Vargas each re...
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Blood donors roll up sleeves in Stevenson gym in response to Highland Park shootingJul 08, 2022 1:00 am - Stevenson High School teamed up with Vitalant to host a blood drive Friday in response to the mass shooting during Highland Park's Independence Day parade. Usually fill...
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Highland Park foundation sets up fund for shooting victimsJul 07, 2022 11:00 pm - The Highland Park Community Foundation has launched a July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund to assist individuals and families who were impacted by the Fourth of...
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'Passport to Batavia' on July 30 combines shopping and philanthropyJul 07, 2022 11:00 pm - My friend is always sporting some cute new outfit or piece of jewelry. I often find her munching on some yummy piece of cookie or pastry too. So every time I ask her whe...
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Local real estate firm collects 453 lbs. of food for Downers Grove Area FISH Pantry during Community KindnessJul 07, 2022 11:00 pm - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago recently announced that the Hinsdale, Downers Grove and La Grange offices collected 453 pounds of nonperishable food items for th...
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Middle schoolers sample Saint Viator values at Service & Song CampJul 07, 2022 6:00 am - Service is one of the core values at Saint Viator High School, and that was on full display recently as its unique Service & Song Camp returned. A total of 50 middle sch...
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Rotary clubs give District 211 automotive students jump-start on careersJul 07, 2022 6:00 am - For three decades, the Schaumburg rotary clubs have awarded monetary scholarships to Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 seniors planning to pursue automotive c...
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Stevenson hosting blood drive Friday for Highland Park victimsJul 07, 2022 1:00 am - Stevenson High School will team with Vitalant to host a blood drive Friday in response to the mass shooting Monday during Highland Park's Independence Day parade. Anyone...