Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Leaders & Legacies: Dan and Ada Rice, philanthropists, business people, thoroughbred racehorse breedersJul 15, 2021 6:00 am - Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership by the Daily Herald and the Legacy Society of DuPage Foundation. It highli...
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Mount Prospect Fire Department collecting clothes for kidsJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - The Mount Prospect Fire Department, in collaboration with the Mount Prospect Human Services Department, is holding a children's clothing drive through Friday, Oct. 1. R...
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Volunteers stuff hundreds of backpacks with school supplies for students in Lake CountyJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - The kids at Carman Buckner Elementary School in Waukegan are in for a windfall this upcoming school year. They just don't know it yet. The award-winning educational toy...
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ICNA Relief Chicago to distribute halal meat and backpacksJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - ICNA Relief Chicago, the local chapter of the national nonprofit, has so far distributed over 200,000 pounds of food, serving over 25,000 individuals in need in the Chic...
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Naperville Special Olympics Illinois athlete to be honored at Chicago Ducky Derby Aug. 5Jul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m., 65,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympi...
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Golf challenge supports Clearbrook's mission to help those with disabilitiesJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Over 100 golfers came out to Highland Park's beautiful Exmoor Country Club on Monday, July 12. The annual golf outing supports the Arlington Heights-based nonprofit, Cl...
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4th annual Five-0 Competition to raise money for Special Olympics July 24Jul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Active and retired law enforcement officers from across the state will compete in the season's largest Team Demolition Derby on Saturday, July 24, at the Dirty-O, 3200 S...
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Sign up for BBQ Bolt Run/Walk Aug. 28 in Downers GroveJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The Downers Grove Park District will host the third annual BBQ Bolt Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Starting and finishing at McCollum Park in Downers Grove, the ...
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Scentsational Pets, Northfield salon plan benefit for local animal rescuesJul 14, 2021 1:00 am - After Keeley Kossof gave birth to her son, she lost 90% of her vision. She had been doing hair and makeup in her father's salon, Teddie Kossof Salon Spa in Northfield, f...
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Ride4Animals Poker Run on July 18 to benefit Anderson HumaneJul 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Hop on and ride to support Anderson Humane as part of the 2021 Anderson's Ride4Animals Poker Run on Sunday, July 18. This event will provide much needed financial suppo...