Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Two local restaurants donate for Hilltop Community Supper Jan. 9Jan 02, 2024 11:23 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month supervised by volunte...
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Lace ‘Em Up donates winter hats to Edward Foundation, cancer patientsJan 02, 2024 11:20 pm - Lace ‘Em Up NFP, run by Marco Eufrasio of Glen Ellyn, donated 25 winter hats to male cancer patients undergoing treatment at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital during the co...
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Elk Grove Township rallies community support for food pantryJan 02, 2024 5:30 pm - Elk Grove Township has seen a continuous spike in the use of its food pantry over the last year. In November, the pantry provided food for 883 households, a 43% increase...
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Warren Buffett, James Simons and Phil Knight are among the top charity donors of 2023Jan 02, 2024 3:35 pm - The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled more than $3.5 billion in 2023. Four univers...
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Schaumburg fair trade store closing after 30 yearsJan 02, 2024 3:02 pm - Gifts of the World fair trade gift shop in Schaumburg, which opened 30 years ago, is closing. Gifts of the World, a ministry of Christ Community Mennonite Church, opened...
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JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala 2023 raises $18 million for Type 1 diabetes research, breaking fundraising records for eighth consecutive yearJan 02, 2024 12:36 pm - The JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala – one of Chicago’s top annual philanthropic events – surpassed last year’s record-breaking evening. On Saturday Dec. 9, JDRF Illinois ra...
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Good News Sunday: Recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes enjoy Christmas cheer in Arlington HeightsDec 31, 2023 9:20 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: On a warm Christmas Day, about 50 re...
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Batavia Depot Museum to host volunteer open houseDec 29, 2023 5:09 pm - Calling all history buffs, friendly faces, and folks who want to get more involved in their community. Tour the Batavia Depot Museum and Research Center and learn about ...
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Citizens For Conservation receives support from DARDec 29, 2023 1:57 pm - Citizens for Conservation recently received financial support from the Barrington-based Signal Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The vo...
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The Venue receives national grant to enhance spaceDec 28, 2023 11:57 pm - The Venue, a live music performance space in downtown Aurora, is the recipient of a national grant that will assist the music room in providing an enhanced experience for...