Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Lazarus House's Giving Tree on display at Geneva History MuseumDec 05, 2018 10:00 pm - Geneva East Book Club has decorated the Lazarus House Giving Tree to remind everyone that homelessness is not just black and white. The tree represents the upcoming gala...
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Illinois American Water distributes grant to Elmhurst Fire DepartmentDec 05, 2018 10:00 pm - The Elmhurst Fire Department will be purchasing five new structural firefighting helmets to replace the ones that have been damaged and are past their recommended servic...
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Aurora couple shows joy of giving back, volunteeringDec 05, 2018 10:00 pm - For Jen and Mike Reemts, the reaction is the reward. It's not necessarily being the first couple named as the Fox Valley United Way's Volunteer of the Year. It's knowing...
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Hillcrest Elementary School partners with McDonald's in a fundraising effortDec 05, 2018 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, Dec. 4, Hillcrest Elementary School in Elgin took over the McDonald's located at 1480 Larkin Ave. in Elgin. Students were thrilled to see their favorite teac...
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Today's Believe Project recipient: $100 for student in needDec 05, 2018 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Beth Bazukas of Roselle. Here is an excerpt of her story: "As a high school counselor, I work with kids ...
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Algonquin Area Public Library fosters caring with Giving TreesDec 04, 2018 10:00 pm - Continuing a 20-plus year holiday season tradition, the Algonquin Area Public Library District is featuring Community Giving Trees at the Harnish Main Library and Eastga...
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Aurora Methodists ship books to soldiers in KuwaitDec 04, 2018 10:00 pm - Campton Hills resident Steven Lockwald is among Army soldiers stationed in Kuwait who are reading books provided by Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. Army Reserv...
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How American Airlines is helping kids with special needs adjust to air travelDec 04, 2018 5:00 am - The story has been updated to reflect that Aiden Ziemba is from Schaumburg. A unique partnership between Clearbrook and American Airlines, now in its fourth year, ...
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Families invited to Breakfast with Santa at Palatine American Legion HallDec 04, 2018 5:00 am - The Sons of the American Legion will hold a special holiday pancake breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. P...
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$100 for a neighbor in needDec 04, 2018 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Helen Labuda of Algonquin. Here is an excerpt of her story: “I have a 73-year-old neighbor who lost her ...