Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Wheeling woman embodies Navy motto as she bikes cross country to serve veteransMay 11, 2021 6:00 am - In summer 2016, Tracy Sefcik took part in RAGBRAI, The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Sponsored by The Des Moines Register Media, it is the oldest, l...
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Meet some Starfish 'Alumni Pups' at May 22 benefitMay 10, 2021 11:00 pm - Soul Sisters Gives of Geneva and Starfish Animal Rescue are teaming up to save the lives of puppies. Starfish Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, volunteer-run organiz...
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Rotary Club of Dundee Township celebrates its 40th by awarding its millionth dollar in scholarshipsMay 10, 2021 11:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Dundee Township marked the end of its 40th anniversary celebration by awarding its $1 millionth in scholarships. To be exact, over the past 40 years,...
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Girl Scouts turn 300 pounds of bottle caps into playground buddy benchesMay 10, 2021 6:00 am - A group of Girl Scouts in Lake and McHenry counties would like to see everyone having fun on the playground. And their recent service project is doing just that. Over t...
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Edward-Elmhurst Health donates PPE to assist COVID-19 care in IndiaMay 09, 2021 11:00 pm - On May 7, Edward-Elmhurst Health donated personal protective equipment to the National Council of Asian Indian Association Inc. which will send it to India to assist peo...
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Gerry's Café seeks sponsors for sold-out golf classicMay 09, 2021 11:00 pm - Gerry's Café is proud to welcome golfers from the Chicago area to its first Gerry's Café Golf Classic at Old Orchard Country Club Monday, June 7. This event, which sold...
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Good News Sunday: Barber starts scholarship for students entering tradesMay 09, 2021 7:32 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: A small awards ceremony took place last ...
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Monarch Landing residents pursue philanthropyMay 08, 2021 11:00 pm - During what has been a challenging time, the residents of Monarch Landing senior living community in Naperville have maintained their dedication to philanthropy. "Our r...
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Leaders & Legacies: Brooks McCormick, business leader, conservationist, philanthropistMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - Editor's note: DuPage Foundation is partnering with the Daily Herald to bring you a new series celebrating the powerful role philanthropy plays in our community. "Leader...
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Carol Stream Chamber Foundation Board names scholarship winnersMay 06, 2021 11:00 pm - The Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce Foundation board of directors recently announced that Glenbard North High School seniors Julie Paska and Isabella Nicholson are reci...