Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elgin Salvation Army struggling to get enough gifts, volunteers for kids in needDec 13, 2022 4:30 am - The Salvation Army hopes a flurry of last-minute donations can help make it a merry Christmas for Elgin-area families in need. A Saturday deadline for its annual Hope fo...
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Firefighter Red Kettle Challenge returns for fifth year in McHenry CountyDec 12, 2022 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 17, The Salvation Army of McHenry County will be holding the Firefighter Red Kettle Challenge. The fire departments from Crystal Lake, Algonquin/Lake ...
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Muslim nonprofits receive grants to help serve suburbsDec 12, 2022 4:30 am - Several Muslim nonprofits serving suburban communities recently received grants from the Community Collaboration Initiative, a research-based project through Indiana Uni...
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DuPage Bar Association hosts toy driveDec 12, 2022 12:00 am - The DuPage County Bar Association is hosting its annual toy drive through Friday, Dec. 16. Bring new, unwrapped toys from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays to the Bar Center,...
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Elgin AAUW gives Women on the Brink the 2022 Charitable Giving AwardDec 11, 2022 10:00 pm - The Elgin Area branch of the American Association of University Women presented its charitable award to Women on the Brink at the organization's holiday luncheon on Satu...
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Mutual Ground CEO Michelle Meyer to depart in 2023Dec 11, 2022 10:00 pm - After 12 years leading the organization, Mutual Ground CEO Michelle Meyer has announced plans to depart the organization early next year. The Aurora-based nonprofit prov...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley to host tutor training Jan. 10Dec 11, 2022 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will host a free tutor training workshop in January. Currently, there are 20 adults who are waiting to learn. It will be held from 6:30-9 ...
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Picture with Santa event to benefit Naperville Tornado ReliefDec 11, 2022 12:00 am - Organizers from Naperville Tornado Relief are hosting a "Picture with Santa" event to benefit Naperville residents whose yards were severely damaged in last year's torna...
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Elgin funeral home collecting holiday gifts for veteransDec 11, 2022 12:00 am - Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin is holding its third annual Veteran Gift Drive benefiting Elgin-area veterans in hospitals, nursing homes and senior living communi...
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Neighbors in Need: WINGS helps domestic violence survivors soarDec 10, 2022 12:00 am - With resale shops and more, WINGS supports those fleeing domestic violence