Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elmhurst University receives $3.4 million gift to support student veterans, military career explorationSep 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Two brothers with multigenerational ties to Elmhurst University are giving the University $3.4 million to implement a comprehensive initiative that will introduce more S...
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Wheaton Park District and FT Cares Foundation illuminates downtown Wheaton with Light the Torch 5K Oct. 2Sep 15, 2021 11:00 pm - As the sun sets in the autumn sky on Saturday, Oct. 2, the Wheaton Park District and FT Cares Foundation Light the Torch 5K Night Run/Walk will be back, in-person and vi...
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St. Patrick's in St. Charles to celebrate 170th with outdoor Mass, picnicSep 14, 2021 11:00 pm - It's hard to believe that in a few months it will have been 30 years since St. Patrick's Church in St. Charles celebrated the opening of what it called at that time its ...
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Glen Ellyn Food Pantry hosts 'Rockin' for the Pantry' concert Sept. 17Sep 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry invites the community for an evening of fun and music featuring the bands of Glen Ellyn's School of Rock from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in...
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John Salz, Local Artist, Contributes Quirky Work to Brookfield Zoo Charity EventSep 14, 2021 11:00 pm - John Salz, a Chicago native and surrealist painter, has chosen to gift a giclee of his quirky, off-kilter painting, "Yin & Yang" to the Brookfield Zoo's annual HOWL Even...
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AID's 60th anniversary auction returns to Fishermen's Inn Sept. 30Sep 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host a 60th anniversary "Shine Bright Like a Diamond" themed benefit auction on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the scenic Fisherm...
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Naperville Walk To End Alzheimer's to raise awareness and funds for care, support and researchSep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Sept. 19, residents in the Naperville area will join the fight to end Alzheimer's disease at the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's - the world's...
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Retired Naperville Police Chief Bob Marshall to be honored as KidsMatter Kids' ChampionSep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - As KidsMatter celebrates 20 years of empowering Naperville Area youth to say "no" to destructive choices and "yes" to endless possibilities, the board of directors is pl...
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Batavia Scouts to host donation drive Sept. 25Sep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 25, Batavia Cadette Girl Scout Troop 1675 will host a Drive-Thru Donation Drive supporting three local charities: Go With The Flow, Rover Rescue, and ...
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Join It's Our Fox River Day cleanup Sept. 18Sep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - If you love the Fox River but don't enjoy seeing all the trash along the river, volunteer this weekend to help beautify the area. Join the Forest Preserve District of Ka...