Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Naperville’s Healing Field of Honor to commemorate Vietnam War veteransJul 29, 2025 4:29 pm - Purchase an American flag to honor our military and support Operation Support Our Troops during Naperville's Healing Field event on Nov. 7-12. It also will be marking the end of the Vietnam War with replica of the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance.
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Amazon Fresh commits $100K to local food banks, 1 million meals nationwideJul 28, 2025 5:36 pm - Checks of $50,000 each were presented to Northern Illinois Food Bank and Greater Chicago Food Depository to support families struggling with food insecurity while children are out of school.
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Sixth annual Water Street Long Table Dinner for charity returns Sept. 7Jul 28, 2025 4:40 pm - Chefs in Naperville are joining in a charity dinner event called the Long Table Dinner, featuring a six-course meal served outdoors on Water Street. Proceeds benefit the West Suburban Community Pantry.
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Register now for Naperville Sunrise Rotary 28th annual Rotary RideJul 28, 2025 12:38 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is hosting its 28th annual Rotary Ride on Aug. 10, with proceeds supporting child nutrition, respite care, and Boy Scout programs.
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Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center announces new executive directorJul 28, 2025 11:16 am - The Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center has named a new executive director.
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Knox Garden Walk yields $5K for Northern Illinois Food BankJul 23, 2025 9:13 pm - Over 300 people toured gardens in Naperville during Knox Presbyterian's event, raising $5,000 to supply food pantries across 11 counties.
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Annual motorcycle rally to raise fentanyl awareness, support grieving familiesJul 23, 2025 5:09 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 2, the ninth annual “Ride for John — Remember U.S. ALL“ event, organized by My Child’s Life Matters, aims to raise fentanyl awareness and support grieving families when hundreds of motorcycles will meet in St. Charles and ride to Carol Stream.
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Island adventures: Former mayor recalls childhood escapades on Fox RiverJul 23, 2025 10:41 am - Former St. Charles Mayor Fred Norris shares memories of a small island in the Fox River, once used by workers at a nearby piano factory for picnics and by local kids for play and fort-building.
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Naperville Turkey Trot returns for 28th yearJul 22, 2025 11:57 pm - The Naperville Noon Lions Club is hosting its 28th annual 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.
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Geneva church’s rummage sale raises $20,000 for mission and sustainabilityJul 22, 2025 10:43 pm - The United Methodist Church of Geneva hosts a popular rummage and bake sale that has become a community event, raising over $20,000 for charity this year.