Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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World Central Kitchen charity halts Gaza operations after apparent Israeli strike kills 7 workersApr 02, 2024 6:40 am - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An apparent Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, leading the charity to suspend delivery Tuesday of vital fo...
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Join a tree planting extravaganza April 20 for Earth DayApr 01, 2024 10:16 pm - Calling all volunteers! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help plant trees at Elburn Forest Preserve in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers are...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s spring native plant sale now openApr 01, 2024 8:52 pm - . The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has native plants, shrubs, trees, rain barrels and composters available for preorder through April 17 during its Spring Sustainab...
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Suburban food pantries experiencing record-high demand, 3 years after pandemicApr 01, 2024 8:26 pm - Visits to suburban food pantries have surged over the past two years, exceeding previous record highs set during the pandemic.
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Eighth annual Eggapalooza, rescheduled to April 7, to benefit Cal’s AngelsApr 01, 2024 10:40 am - The eighth annual Eggapalooza has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7, in Huntley. The fundraiser, which will benefit Cal's Angel, was originally set for March 23. It beg...
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Northwest CASA announces first Film and Wine Festival on April 25Apr 01, 2024 9:42 am - Community residents are invited to help make history with the staff and friends of Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (NWCASA) at the inaugural Northwest CASA Film and Wine Festival from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 25.
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McConnell Ball to feature true tale of unsolved local whodunitMar 31, 2024 11:18 pm - The W.A. McConnell Foundation is bring back its popular McConnell Ball on Saturday, April 13 — complete with food, music, a chance to bid on prizes, and a turn-of-the-ce...
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Good News Sunday: New pickleball facility in Naperville draws crowdMar 31, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a new pickleball facility opening in Naperville, a Lake Villa teen who steered a bus to safety when the driver collapsed, and a school district celebrating a 20-year partnership with the local Boys & Girls Club.
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Western DuPage Special Recreation Association names new foundation board memberMar 29, 2024 11:24 pm - The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association recently welcomed Zach Greenberger as a new trustee on the foundation board. As a trustee, he will be joining the 14-me...
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West Chicago High senior named a Dell ScholarMar 29, 2024 10:02 pm - West Chicago Community High School recently announced that senior Christopher Vargas has been selected as a 2024 Dell Scholar. This scholarship recognizes his outstanding...