Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Glen Ellyn Food Pantry meets goal to raise $900,0000 for new homeMar 24, 2021 1:00 am - The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry has reached its $900,000 fundraising goal for a capital campaign to turn a former church parsonage into its new headquarters. A $50,000 matchi...
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Food drive for Palatine Township Food Pantry aims to fill the gap for families in needMar 23, 2021 1:00 am - The Palatine Knights of Columbus are holding a food and fundraising drive this weekend to benefit the Palatine Township Food Pantry. About 25 volunteers from the group ...
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Metropolitan Family Services DuPage honors Mike Skarr with Roger K. Johnson Leadership AwardMar 22, 2021 11:00 pm - Metropolitan Family Services DuPage will present its Roger K. Johnson Leadership Award to Mike Skarr at its 20th annual DuPage Gala May 7. The award is presented annuall...
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The Bridge's annual black tie gala goes virtual April 17Mar 22, 2021 11:00 pm - The Bridge Youth & Family Services will celebrate more than 55 years of helping children, teens, and families in the community. The annual Gala Benefit will be held onli...
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Shopping for a cause: Wheaton resale store benefiting STARS Family Services plans moveMar 22, 2021 5:30 am - It's next to impossible to have a case of buyer's remorse shopping at a Wheaton resale store. For one, it's good for the wallet and the environment. Customers of the STA...
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Villa Park Boy Scout Troop 242 supports York Township Food PantryMar 21, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Feb. 25, troop member Peter Spaeth representing Villa Park Boy Scout Troop 242 visited York Township Hall and presented Township Supervisor John W. Valle wi...
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West Suburban Community Pantry looks back: Hunger in the Year of COVIDMar 21, 2021 11:00 pm - It has been one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In March of last year, West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridges had just announced the Access 2020 initiative...
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The Clearbrook Crusaders are ready to run at the Extravaganza 5K run/walkMar 21, 2021 11:00 pm - Clearbrook has been a part of the Northern Illinois community area since the 1960s. The nonprofit empowers thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental d...
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empowerHER to host Mother's Day luminaria display on Lake EllynMar 21, 2021 11:00 pm - Mother's Day can be an incredibly challenging time for women and girls who have lost their mothers, especially during a pandemic. This Mother's Day empowerHER's Lumin...
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Lisle Lions offer college scholarshipsMar 21, 2021 11:00 pm - Graduating this year and looking for a scholarship? The Lisle Lions Club is committed to serving and meeting the needs of the Lisle community as well as working on worl...