Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Five fun ways to help local McHenry County organizations meet their missionsFeb 08, 2022 10:00 pm - You have probably heard it before: Volunteerism not only helps the community but volunteering also helps you. As a volunteer, you can meet new people, learn new skills a...
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GoFundMe page set up for families of 2 people killed in Batavia crashFeb 08, 2022 12:00 am - An online fundraiser is being conducted to aid the families of two men killed in a crash Sunday night in Batavia. The GoFundMe.com page is called "Brian and Farzin's Mem...
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Parade entries, volunteers needed for St. Charles St. Patrick's ParadeFeb 07, 2022 10:00 pm - The St. Patrick's Parade, presented by St. Charles Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, will be returning this year on Saturday, March 12. It will step off at 2 p.m. on Main S...
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Billy Elton returns to Neuqua Valley for March 18 concert to benefit teacher memorial fundsFeb 06, 2022 10:00 pm - Billy Elton is returning to Neuqua Valley High School for their seventh benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, in the school auditorium, 2360 95th St. in Napervi...
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Spring comes early with Glenbard South Boosters' 29th annual Floral Symphony March 9Feb 06, 2022 10:00 pm - Join the Glenbard South Boosters for the 29th annual Floral Symphony on Wednesday, March 9. For 29 years, this event has dazzled countless garden clubs, community group...
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Hadley launches 'Braille for Everyday Use;' new interactive workshop makes learning Braille easy, practicalFeb 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Since introduced more than 200 years ago, there have been many misperceptions about braille, including it can take years to learn and is exclusively a language for the b...
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County awards $10.6 million for DuPage Foundation to make 'lasting change' through grant programFeb 05, 2022 12:00 am - DuPage County has committed $10.6 million in federal pandemic aid to establish a nonprofit grant program that will be managed by a Downers Grove-based foundation and foc...
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Batavia Rotary donates four collapsible grocery carts to Mercy Housing Batavia ApartmentsFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Four new collapsible grocery carts, donated by the Batavia Rotary Club, were put into use for the first time on Friday, Feb. 4. The service club presented the carts whe...
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Mr. CHS returns Feb. 20 to raise money for Shirley Ryan AbilityLabFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Mr. CHS, a Burlington Central senior class tradition, is back! On Sunday, Feb. 20, join the Central High School Athletic Boosters for an afternoon of fun, laughing and s...
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North Aurora Scouts BSA Troop 104 celebrates double Eagle awardsFeb 03, 2022 10:00 pm - North Aurora Scouts BSA Troop 104 is celebrating its first Eagle Scout award winners - two who happen to be good friends. Connor Harms, 18, of North Aurora and Antonio D...