Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elmhurst church hosts Green Garden Fair with organic plants and local vendorsMar 30, 2026 10:57 pm - The Green Garden Fair on May 9 in Elmhurst will feature organic vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings for sale, along with bagged organic mushroom compost and potting mix, plus services like tool sharpening.
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Moose-a-Palooza music fest raises funds for MooseheartMar 30, 2026 9:34 pm - Tickets are now on sale for the ninth annual Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest on Aug. 29 in Batavia. The fundraiser features eight bands across two stages with proceeds benefiting children at Mooseheart Child City and School.
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Seven Batavia businesses win 2025 Ole Awards for community investmentMar 30, 2026 10:32 am - Seven Batavia businesses are receiving the 2025 Ole Award, with two organizations named Civic Impact Award winners. The recipients will be honored at “Inspire 2026: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us!” event, scheduled for Thursday, April 23.
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Oak Brook Park District hosts food drive for The Salvation ArmyMar 28, 2026 11:41 pm - The Oak Brook Park District is collecting nonperishable food items and household goods at the Family Recreation Center through the end of April to support families in need.
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From soil to service: Harper student gives back through the Harper Grows gardenMar 27, 2026 7:06 pm - After receiving help from Harper College’s Hawks Care Resource Center, nursing student Edith Mugisha began volunteering in the campus garden that supplies fresh produce to students seeking food support.
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‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: Volunteers update kitchen at Oakbrook Terrace Salvation ArmyMar 27, 2026 1:38 pm - Home Depot volunteers step in to renew the Oakbrook Terrace Salvation Army kitchen that hadn’t been upgraded in 34 years.
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Dundee Backyard Garden Club plant sale on May 16 to fund student scholarshipsMar 27, 2026 12:49 pm - The Dundee Backyard Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 16, at Grafelman Park in West Dundee, featuring perennials, grasses, native plants, vegetables, herbs and garden items from members' gardens.
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The Growing Place announces inaugural Growing the Future Scholarship winnersMar 26, 2026 4:44 pm - The Growing Place Garden Center in Naperville launched its first Growing the Future Scholarship program as part of its 90th anniversary celebration, awarding eight students who demonstrate passion for horticulture and environmental stewardship.
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Aurora U. to host award-winning trumpeterMar 26, 2026 1:04 am - Celebrating a second annual Day of Generosity, a campus fundraiser, Aurora University will host a concert by jazz icon Arturo Sandoval on Thursday, April 9.
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Geneva seeks volunteers for city advisory boardsMar 26, 2026 12:12 am - Looking to make a difference in your community? The city of Geneva seeks dedicated volunteers to fill vacancies on its Strategic Plan Advisory Committee and Board of Fire & Police Commissioners.