Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Constable: Northbrook man helping Ukrainian refugees feels need 'to climb the tree and scream'Mar 18, 2022 1:00 am - The plane ticket said Jeff Kaminsky would leave his charity work on behalf of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Germany and be back with his family in his comfortable North...
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Naperville drive led by Will County Board members to aid UkrainiansMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - A Naperville Republican and Democrat are joining forces to collect items to send to Ukraine and help those in need. Will County Board members Mimi Cowan, a Democrat, and...
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McHenry County awards $2.7M in American Rescue Plan funding to five nonprofit agenciesMar 17, 2022 11:00 pm - In the third round of funding, McHenry County Board recently approved resolutions to allocate more than $2.7 million of the American Rescue Plan Act grant monies to five...
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Brick by brick: Wauconda man collects Lego sets for area hospitals so kids can just be kidsMar 17, 2022 6:00 am - Adam Petraglia has always loved Legos. He would spend hours in his Lake Zurich basement as a boy letting his imagination run wild. “Legos are a toy I am very passionate ...
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Loaves and Fishes launches online grocery marketMar 17, 2022 1:00 am - Loaves and Fishes Community Services has launched a new online grocery market for clients. One of the state's largest food pantries, Loaves and Fishes created the servic...
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Lombard blood drive set for March 23Mar 17, 2022 1:00 am - Versiti Blood Centers will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, in Lombard. A mobile coach for blood draws will be parked at Yorktown Center, 14...
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WeGo Global postpones 'Rocking for Ukraine' concertMar 17, 2022 1:00 am - The WeGo Global, a student club at West Chicago Community High School, is postponing the benefit concert "Rocking for Ukraine" that was scheduled for Friday. Online fun...
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Elgin Woman's Club celebrates 135th anniversary with exhibit opening March 27Mar 16, 2022 11:00 pm - The Elgin Woman's Club will honor its successful journey of 135 years of community service and development with the unveiling of a yearlong exhibit and display of the or...
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Chicago's Welmed partners with SEKO Logistics and Project CURE to donate over $675,000 surgical gowns to UkraineMar 16, 2022 11:00 pm - Welmed, one of the country's top privately-owned medical supply companies, is stepping up for the people of Ukraine. The World Health Organization has shared that medic...
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Donation event for Ukraine Saturday in InglesideMar 16, 2022 1:00 am - A drop-off donation event for Ukraine will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Grant Township office, 26725 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside. Medical su...