Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Family walks to fight ALS in dad's memoryJun 01, 2018 5:00 am - A few years ago, people everywhere were posting videos of themselves dumping freezing water over their heads and calling out their social media followers to take the Ice...
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New scoreboard with video recommended for Barrington High's stadiumJun 01, 2018 1:00 am - Private money through long-term business sponsorships would pay for a proposed new main scoreboard with video at Barrington High School's stadium used by the football te...
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Top Cats' 'Ride for Dreams' to benefit NISRAMay 31, 2018 11:00 pm - A June 10 guided motorcycle ride that starts at Woodstock Harley-Davidson and ends at the Volo Auto Museum will benefit the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Associat...
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Bethel United Church of Christ to host annual rummage sale June 15-16May 31, 2018 11:00 pm - Bethel United Church of Christ will host its annual indoor rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 15, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, in its Welcome Cen...
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Collection for troops went well beyond expectationsMay 31, 2018 5:00 am - Recently our group, Help USA Troops, organized a collection and packing drive to send care packages to deployed troops. Our Northwest suburban community of helpers inclu...
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Misericordia says thank you for successful driveMay 31, 2018 5:00 am - Thousands of volunteers fanned out across Chicago and the suburbs this spring, recognizing the increasing need to help those less fortunate. Donning the familiar red-and...
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Geneva mayor to go 'Over the Edge' at Girl Scout rappelling fundraiserMay 31, 2018 1:00 am - An earlier version had an incorrect time. The event starts at 8 a.m. Angry constituents may have dreamed of pushing Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns off a roof. But he will...
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Vulcan employees donate $1,000 to Bartlett fire district charityMay 31, 2018 1:00 am - Vulcan Materials Company employees in Bartlett who won the business' annual "Environmental Challenge" competition donated the $1,000 they won to the Bartlett Fire Protec...
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Elmhurst celebrating 25th Relay For LifeMay 31, 2018 1:00 am - Elmhurst's commitment to supporting the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life campaign is reflected in two numbers: 25 years and $4.5 million. That's how long the ci...
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Geneva Masonic Lodge to name Community Builder of the Year at June 16 dinnerMay 30, 2018 11:00 pm - In keeping with rich Masonic history, the Geneva Masonic Lodge 139 is pleased to announce that the 2018 "Community Builder of the Year" will be announced at Geneva Mason...