Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Grayslake turkey trot draws record crowd to help athletesNov 16, 2025 6:13 pm - Grayslake Central High School teams are known as the Rams, but on Sunday it was a bunch of turkeys who hit the pavement to help the school’s athletes.
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Algonquin Garden Club plants region’s first Miyawaki Mini-ForestNov 15, 2025 9:28 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club planted 207 native trees and shrubs using the Miyawaki method to create a dense, rapidly-growing pollinator habitat at the Dixie Briggs Fromm Land and Water Preserve in Dundee Township.
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Families in need line up early for distribution of 1,000 holiday meals in ElginNov 15, 2025 2:22 pm - Two organizations and nearly 70 volunteers combined their efforts to distribute 1,000 holiday meals to families in need Saturday morning at Elgin Community College as just one component of their service to thousands more through the end of the year.
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Record numbers turn to Milton Township Food Pantry during SNAP shutdownNov 14, 2025 8:44 pm - The recent government shutdown not only exacerbated food insecurity but also drew more attention to the economic stability of many Milton Township residents. Without SNAP benefits, many individuals and families turned to food pantries as their only source for groceries.
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Fox Valley Chapter SAR honors legacy and leadership at annual awards luncheonNov 14, 2025 12:30 pm - The Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual awards luncheon and officer induction ceremony. Several individuals were recognized for their service, leadership, and commitment to preserving American history and values.
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Lombard firefighters to launch holiday toy driveNov 14, 2025 9:45 am - A long-running Lombard tradition — the fire department’s holiday toy drive — will return the day after Thanksgiving.
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‘We need to act now’: DuPage County to shift funds to help food pantries amid SNAP crisisNov 13, 2025 6:06 pm - DuPage County plans to use $2.1 million previously earmarked for small human service grants to instead help food providers that have become a lifeline during the SNAP disruption. “I know that it will take some time before SNAP benefits are back fully,” a food pantry leader said Thursday.
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Fox River Valley Library hosting food drive for FISH Food PantryNov 13, 2025 12:50 am - The Fox River Valley Public Library District is hosting a food drive through Dec. 30 to benefit the FISH Food Pantry in Carpentersville.
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Community joins Marklund residents for ‘Cookies & Kindness’ eventNov 12, 2025 10:14 pm - Marklund hosted a new "Cookies & Kindness" event where community members decorated cookies and cards for residents.
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LSSI’s True Friend benefit celebrates service and raises $300K for kids’ programsNov 12, 2025 5:58 pm - LSSI celebrated its 44th annual True Friend Celebration, raising over $300,000 for children's programs including foster care, counseling, and support services. John and Liz Rudy of Downers Grove received the True Friend award for their decades of service, leadership, and support to LSSI and the community.