Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC volunteers build homes in IndianaJul 07, 2025 9:42 pm - A group of volunteers from Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton traveled to Lafayette, Indiana this summer to build homes with Habitat for Humanity.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners awards scholarship to Batavia High graduateJul 07, 2025 6:10 pm - Abigail Ingersoll, a Batavia High graduate, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to support her further education in environmental research or horticulture at Iowa State University.
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Three Elmhurst U. students win Gilman Scholarships to intern, study abroadJul 07, 2025 4:52 pm - Three Elmhurst University students will use Gilman Scholarships to intern at an Australian marketing firm and to study nursing in Ireland, expanding their professional and personal horizons.
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Glen Ellyn League of Women Voters march in the July 4 paradeJul 07, 2025 4:32 pm - The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn marched in the Glen Ellyn Fourth of July parade after initially being denied entry due to a misunderstanding.
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Support local charities and win big with Batavia Rotary Club’s 37th annual raffleJul 07, 2025 1:48 pm - The Rotary Club of Batavia is hosting its 37th annual charity raffle, offering a grand prize of $50,000 or a new Ford vehicle worth up to $50,000, along with nine additional $500 prizes.
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Hanover Township seeking donation of school supplies, backpacks for annual distributionJul 07, 2025 1:43 pm - Hanover Township is gearing up for its annual Backpack Distribution and once again asking the community for donations of new school supplies and backpacks for township youth returning to school in the fall.
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St. Charles Kiwanis accepting grant applicationsJul 07, 2025 1:31 pm - The St. Charles Kiwanis Club is accepting grant applications until Aug. 15 for children's programs benefiting those in need in the community.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society forms a baton twirling troupe for Fourth of July ParadeJul 07, 2025 12:39 pm - Glen Ellyn Historical Society organized a multi-generational group of baton twirlers to march in the town's Fouth of July parade, featuring twirlers ranging from a 1970s high school graduate to a 7-year-old elementary student.
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19th annual Rockin’ Rib Fest features award-winning BBQ, dozen bands, carnivalJul 07, 2025 2:12 am - Lake in the Hills Rotary Club's Rockin' Rib Fest returns July 10-13 with live music, carnival, rib vendors, business expo, and more. All proceeds go to support Rotary charities and projects.
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‘She’s a trooper’: Family of 4-year-old battling leukemia hosting fundraiser for researchJul 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Kinsley McLamore, 4, was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2024. Her family is holding a fundraiser on July 12 to support research and another child with cancer. Kinsley continues school and activities during treatment.