Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
-
In virus chaos, some find solace, purpose in helping othersMay 22, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK - In April, as the coronavirus was ravaging New York, Susan Jones learned her older brother had been diagnosed with a blood cancer. His supervisor at work launc...
-
McHenry Diaper Drive draws large responseMay 21, 2020 11:00 pm - Nearly 65,000 free diapers were distributed Tuesday, May 19, to community members in need at a drive-through event held at Follett School Solutions' offices, 1340 Ridgev...
-
8-year-old birthday boy's drive-by to benefit local church food pantryMay 21, 2020 11:00 pm - He's only 8, but on Saturday, Luke's wish for his birthday is to help his churches food pantry which has been so busy during the COVID-19 outbreak. He's asked his frien...
-
Batavia Lions Club names two scholarship winnersMay 21, 2020 11:00 pm - The Batavia Lions Club is pleased to announce the awarding of two Humanitarian Service Scholarships to Batavia High School graduating seniors Kiersten Wydra and Katherin...
-
Lambs Farm Champion Car Show will be virtualMay 21, 2020 1:00 am - Ladies and gentlemen: There's no need to start your engines. Instead, simply make sure your camera phone has good light, and is positioned for a flattering picture of yo...
-
Schaumburg cancels volunteer awards luncheon but announces winnersMay 21, 2020 1:00 am - The village of Schaumburg canceled its previously postponed 33rd annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon and instead announced winners on its website Thursday. Sele...
-
Our Saviour's Church practices social distancing while completing 240 masksMay 20, 2020 11:00 pm - Over the past two weeks, members of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville have completed over 240 masks to help those locally and abroad while social distancing wi...
-
Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club supports fight against child exploitationMay 20, 2020 1:00 am - The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club conducted a virtual check presentation ceremony to give $10,000 to its 2020 charity partner, Reclaim13. Based in Downers Grove and...
-
Metropolitan Family Services provides diapers, school supplies to parents in needMay 20, 2020 1:00 am - Every Tuesday afternoon, families find a lifeline at the Addison Children's Center. Angelina Perez receives a care package for her three children while schools and preki...
-
Area Rotary Club steps up to help charities in needMay 19, 2020 11:00 pm - When faced with adversity, Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates roll up their sleeves and get to work. Upon the onset of COVID-19 in the area, a...