Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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How a dog changed lives of seniors at Bartlett senior communityDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Victory Centre of Bartlett has always been a pet-friendly senior community and a big supporter of Anderson Animal Shelter. Our See Spot Retire companion program offers d...
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Gurnee's Turkey Trot raised $13,400 for four charitiesDec 12, 2017 12:00 am - Gurnee police announced Tuesday they raised $13,400 in net proceeds during the 2017 Turkey Trot. About 500 people registered for the annual 5K run/walk event this year,...
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Zippy Shell teams up with Salvation Army-McHenry County to 'Pack the Shell'Dec 11, 2017 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 16, Zippy Shell and The Salvation Army of McHenry County are hosting a toy drive from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Walmart, 1410 S. Randall Road in Algonqu...
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Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation raises over $15,000 at 32nd annual Autumn Craft & Vendor ShowDec 11, 2017 10:00 pm - The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation held its 32nd annual Autumn Craft & Vendor Show Oct. 21 at Batavia High School. More than 700 shoppers came through the doors to enj...
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Local business will share profits to support our neighbors in needDec 11, 2017 10:00 pm - BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (December 6, 2017) - Neighborhood Food Pantries, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food security for local families in need, is excited to part...
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Forty-eight kids shop with Round Lake Park copsDec 11, 2017 12:00 am - Taking needy kids shopping for Christmas has become a common practice for local police departments. But in Lake County, Round Lake Park was the pioneer when it began the...
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$150 for gift cards for the homelessDec 11, 2017 12:00 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to buy McDonald's gift cards for people staying in PADS shelters. Through the contribution of an additional d...
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Local arts community performs at 'Elgin Celebrates the Holidays!' Dec. 17Dec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - Discover this city's talented performing arts community while rejoicing in the season with the annual "Elgin Celebrates the Holidays!" from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, ...
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Local adults need help learning English and improving their reading skillsDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - The Literacy Connection is offering a volunteer tutor training session from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16, 18, 29 and 31, at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. ...
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Five homes in Rolling Meadows are stopping trafficDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - What do the Black Eyed Peas, Michael Bublé, Mannheim Steamroller and singer Kelly Clarkson have to do with a Christmas display in a Rolling Meadows neighborhood? They p...