Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Sign up now for 13th annual Bags for Wags fundraiser on Feb. 10Jan 03, 2024 3:56 pm - The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund will host the 13th annual Bags for Wags Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The charitable event will take place from 5 to 10 p.m....
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Winter clothing drive at Fort Hill Activity CenterJan 03, 2024 10:05 am - The Naperville Park District is hosting a children’s clothing drive through Jan. 31. Gently used warm clothing, including winter coats and gloves, can be dropped off at ...
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West Aurora Eagle Scout gives handmade Viking shield replicas to Geneva History MuseumJan 02, 2024 11:24 pm - West Aurora High School student Erik Longo of Aurora presented Geneva History Museum with an early Christmas present on Dec. 21. For his Eagle Scout project, Longo, a Wes...
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Two local restaurants donate for Hilltop Community Supper Jan. 9Jan 02, 2024 11:23 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month supervised by volunte...
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Lace ‘Em Up donates winter hats to Edward Foundation, cancer patientsJan 02, 2024 11:20 pm - Lace ‘Em Up NFP, run by Marco Eufrasio of Glen Ellyn, donated 25 winter hats to male cancer patients undergoing treatment at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital during the co...
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Elk Grove Township rallies community support for food pantryJan 02, 2024 5:30 pm - Elk Grove Township has seen a continuous spike in the use of its food pantry over the last year. In November, the pantry provided food for 883 households, a 43% increase...
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Warren Buffett, James Simons and Phil Knight are among the top charity donors of 2023Jan 02, 2024 3:35 pm - The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled more than $3.5 billion in 2023. Four univers...
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Schaumburg fair trade store closing after 30 yearsJan 02, 2024 3:02 pm - Gifts of the World fair trade gift shop in Schaumburg, which opened 30 years ago, is closing. Gifts of the World, a ministry of Christ Community Mennonite Church, opened...
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JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala 2023 raises $18 million for Type 1 diabetes research, breaking fundraising records for eighth consecutive yearJan 02, 2024 12:36 pm - The JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala – one of Chicago’s top annual philanthropic events – surpassed last year’s record-breaking evening. On Saturday Dec. 9, JDRF Illinois ra...
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Good News Sunday: Recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes enjoy Christmas cheer in Arlington HeightsDec 31, 2023 9:20 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: On a warm Christmas Day, about 50 re...