Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Schaumburg fair trade store closing after 30 yearsJan 02, 2024 3:02 pm - Gifts of the World fair trade gift shop in Schaumburg, which opened 30 years ago, is closing. Gifts of the World, a ministry of Christ Community Mennonite Church, opened...
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JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala 2023 raises $18 million for Type 1 diabetes research, breaking fundraising records for eighth consecutive yearJan 02, 2024 12:36 pm - The JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala – one of Chicago’s top annual philanthropic events – surpassed last year’s record-breaking evening. On Saturday Dec. 9, JDRF Illinois ra...
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Good News Sunday: Recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes enjoy Christmas cheer in Arlington HeightsDec 31, 2023 9:20 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: On a warm Christmas Day, about 50 re...
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Batavia Depot Museum to host volunteer open houseDec 29, 2023 5:09 pm - Calling all history buffs, friendly faces, and folks who want to get more involved in their community. Tour the Batavia Depot Museum and Research Center and learn about ...
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Citizens For Conservation receives support from DARDec 29, 2023 1:57 pm - Citizens for Conservation recently received financial support from the Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The vo...
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The Venue receives national grant to enhance spaceDec 28, 2023 11:57 pm - The Venue, a live music performance space in downtown Aurora, is the recipient of a national grant that will assist the music room in providing an enhanced experience for...
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Help an adult learn English with Literacy Volunteers Fox ValleyDec 28, 2023 8:49 pm - If volunteering is on your 2024 agenda, you will want to attend Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley's tutor training workshop. It will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays ...
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Tickets now available for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast in DuPageDec 28, 2023 8:29 pm - In 1996, William Carroll, then president of Benedictine University, organized the first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. Over time, it became an annual event that dr...
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Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts presents ‘An Intimate Evening with Jeanette Andrews’Dec 28, 2023 8:11 pm - The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts is bringing magic to downtown Elmhurst Thursday, Jan. 25, with the help of the DuPage Foundation. Jeanette Andrews presented her ...
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Naperville Professional Women for Good awards grants to local nonprofitsDec 26, 2023 11:21 pm - In its first full year of existence, Naperville Professional Women for Good has awarded three grants to local nonprofits totaling nearly $13,500. The most recent grant wa...