Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Sign up to be a literacy volunteerMay 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is seeking volunteers to help Tri-City adults learn English. A four-session tutor training workshop will be offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m. T...
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Little Angels rev up for its 29th pledge runMay 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Elgin, IL - With the sights and sounds of spring in the air, many begin tuning up their motorcycles in preparation for riding season. With bikes on the road, it is once...
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Teacher uses Got2Run to inspire her Carpentersville studentsMay 11, 2016 6:00 am - Sunny Hill teacher uses Got2Run event to inspire her Carpentersville students
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Wauconda firefighters want to thank anonymous donor who bought their groceriesMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - If you're the person who purchased groceries for some Wauconda firefighters at the local Jewel-Osco supermarket last weekend, they want to thank you. Lt. E.J. Miller and...
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Special-needs families invited to 'welcoming' carnival in AuroraMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - Heading to a local carnival or amusement park can be daunting for families that have children with special needs. A well-planned outing can be cut short from sensory ov...
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Fellowship Housing hosts 5K run/walk to support single momsMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - Fellowship Housing hosts its annual 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Busse Woods (Groves 17-25 off Higgins Road), to raise money to serve single moms and their ch...
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South Elgin 5K/10K to benefit shelter, seniors' petsMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - Several years ago, three women from South Elgin who met at a gym decided to organize a 5K race and donate all the money to animal shelters and rescue efforts. Over the ...
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Limited tickets available for 'A Taste That Matters' benefit for Northern Illinois Food BankMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - In its fifth year, "A Taste That Matters: A Culinary Event," presented by Jewel-Osco, offers an evening filled with delectable dishes from more than 30 area chefs and re...
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DuPage Convalescent Center receives $2 million pledgeMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - A retired DuPage County judge is pledging to donate $2 million to help the county's convalescent center. Ken Moy of Hinsdale announced his planned contribution to the Du...
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CWC hosts community garage saleMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - The Caring Women's Connection will host a community garage sale in Hawthorn Woods, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, with more than 130 houses participating throughout ...