Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Why Salvation Army kettle donations are down this seasonDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - For families in need, the Salvation Army's red kettles are as big a part of the holidays as lights, Santa Claus and spending time with loved ones. But with only a few d...
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$150 to help manage medical billsDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to help her daughter handle medical bills resulting from a car crash. Through the contribution of an additio...
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NorthShore Associate Board surpasses $1 million fundraising mark.Dec 20, 2017 10:00 pm - The Associate Board of NorthShore University HealthSystem raised more than $120,000 during their recent Great Gatsby Benefit at The School of the Art Institute of Chicag...
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TriCity Family Services' annual Snowflake Shuffle finishes strong at new venueDec 20, 2017 10:00 pm - The sun was shining and provided the perfect setting for this year's TriCity Family Services' ninth annual Snowflake Shuffle Dec. 2 at Royal Fox Country Club in St. Char...
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$150 to help family fighting major illnessesDec 20, 2017 4:34 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to help a family battling multiple medical issues. Through the contribution of an additional donor, the Belie...
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NuMark donates house to help veteransDec 20, 2017 12:00 am - NuMark Credit Union in Joliet recently donated a home located in Marseilles to a couple of veterans, who plan to renovate the structure for a fellow veteran. Ray Eich, ...
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Salvation Army of Elgin provides support to families in need with toys and foodDec 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Lauren Williams believes that we all need a little support now and then. For her, it was five years ago with a small child and no job. "It was during that Christmas sea...
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Lazarus House invites you to a Community Christmas BrunchDec 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Lazarus House invites you to join its staff, guests and many supporters at the annual Christmas Brunch Monday, Dec. 25, in the fellowship hall, 214 Walnut St. in St. Cha...
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Hampshire High madrigals perform at holiday party for local seniors clubDec 19, 2017 10:00 pm - The Christmas spirit filled the room as the Hampshire-Burlington Senior Citizens Club gathered for their annual holiday party. There was no chimney so Santa slipped in t...
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Aurora firefighters host 15th annual Turkey BowlDec 19, 2017 10:00 pm - About 40 off-duty Aurora firefighters became amateur football players on Thanksgiving morning. The Aurora Fire Department held its 15th annual Turkey Bowl, a flag-footba...