Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Mt. Prospect library kicks off year with ‘Giant Book Sale’Jan 10, 2025 7:48 pm - The Friends of the Mt. Prospect Public Library book sale on Jan. 18-19 will have a large selection of donated books, DVDs, and music at bargain prices, including rare and valuable books in the “Goldmine” section.
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Roselle students can apply for garden club scholarshipsJan 10, 2025 5:51 pm - Roselle high school seniors and college students can apply by March 14 for a $1,000 Roselle Garden Club scholarship awarded to qualified candidates studying environmental fields.
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Local food pantries receive donations from Bloomingdale ChamberJan 08, 2025 11:52 pm - Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce recently made donations of over $600 each to three local food pantries, thanks to the community's generosity.
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Aurora church hosts community dinner and cold-weather care kit assemblyJan 08, 2025 12:54 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is hosting a free dinner and family activities on Jan 15 and 29. They are seeking donations to assemble cold weather kits for homeless including gloves, hand warmers.
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Why this District 59 employee is up for a big national awardJan 08, 2025 11:49 am - An employee of two Elk Grove Village schools, Arllette Antunez, was nominated for the 2025 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award for her work connecting students and families with resources.
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Sign up to give blood at Gary UMC in WheatonJan 08, 2025 12:06 am - Help save up to three lives by donating blood at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on Feb. 5.
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Dominican Literacy Center seeks volunteers for tutoring programJan 06, 2025 11:42 pm - Aurora literacy center seeks female volunteers to tutor women in reading, writing and speaking English. Training will be provided Jan. 18.
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St. Mary of Gostyn hosts 2025 Knights of Columbus free throw championship for kidsJan 06, 2025 12:37 pm - Local Knights of Columbus hosts free throw basketball competition for kids ages 9-14 on Jan. 12. Winners advance to district and national championships.
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Carlin Nalley Foundation adds new scholarship for ‘Future Business Leader’Jan 06, 2025 11:01 am - Lisle High seniors have the opportunity for a new Future Business Leader scholarship thanks to alumni donor's generosity.
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Talk of the towns in 2024: A look back at some top local stories in Kane CountyJan 03, 2025 6:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a look back at the people, organizations and places that were featured in his “Talk of the Town” column in 2024.