Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Local agencies helping homless get almost $5 million in federal fundingApr 01, 2016 1:00 am - Almost $5 million in federal funding for organizations fighting homelessness that serve the Eighth Congressional District was announced this week by Rep. Tammy Duckworth...
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Marmion's National Honor Society donates 1,000 booksMar 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Two Aurora grade schools, St. Peter Catholic School and St. Therese of Jesus School, each received an unanticipated donation of 500 children's books from Marmion Academy...
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Garden Party tickets go on sale April 13Mar 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Hands of Hope's highly anticipated spring fundraiser is right around the corner! Garden Party 2016 will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, at the Q Center in ...
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Company delivers donated prom dresses to needy high school girlsMar 31, 2016 1:00 am - Workers at Zengeler Cleaners put the finishing touches on cleaning and pressing new and gently used prom dresses Thursday before loading them into vans for delivery to n...
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Rodeo volunteers sought in WaucondaMar 31, 2016 1:00 am - The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the 53rd annual IPRA Championship rodeo to be held July 16 and 17 at Route 12 and Case Road. Help is need...
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District 220 chess club members commended for charity workMar 31, 2016 1:00 am - Twenty-eight Barrington Area Unit School District 220 students earned national recognition this week for their outstanding and creative service work done through the Bar...
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Palatine American Legion collecting food for township pantryMar 31, 2016 1:00 am - Throughout the month of April, the Palatine American Legion Post 690 will be holding a food drive for the Palatine Township Food Pantry. According to a news release, a t...
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Plant trees with the forest preserve district in honor of Earth DayMar 30, 2016 11:00 pm - Help celebrate Earth Day by planting trees in a Kane County forest preserve. Volunteers are needed to plant trees at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Fitchie Creek Forest ...
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iPad raffle, autographed guitar, and last call for teams at Literacy Connection's Trivia BeeMar 30, 2016 11:00 pm - The Literacy Connection's annual Trivia Bee will feature a grand prize raffle with a chance to win an Apple iPad, $250 cash or two tickets to see Florence & the Machine ...
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Literacy volunteers can sign up for tutor trainingMar 30, 2016 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is seeking volunteers to help Tri-Cities adults learn English. A four-session tutor training workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tue...