Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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With food insecurity on the rise, Northern Illinois Food Bank never stops feeding their neighborsNov 25, 2023 12:00 am - If you thought low unemployment and the end of the pandemic would mean fewer people are struggling with food insecurity in the suburbs, you are wrong. The Northern I...
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Toys For Tommy returns for third year to honor St. Charles toddlerNov 24, 2023 10:00 pm - Benefiting children in the Tri-Cities area, the Toys For Tommy toy drive returns for the third year. The family of beloved Tommy Stopka III is bringing back the #Toysfor...
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Christmastime at Fine Line, an artisan gift sale, opens Nov. 30Nov 23, 2023 10:00 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will open its doors for its 36th annual Artisan Gift Sale. There will be holiday decorations, pot...
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Someone to be thankful for: Making veterans' days just a little bit betterNov 22, 2023 12:00 am - As a statement supporting MaryAnn Ogilvie's volunteerism, it's a strong one. "Veterans, to me, don't get the respect and the financial support they deserve when they ris...
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Hoffman Estates teams with local church to seek 2,000 toy donations for local kids in needNov 22, 2023 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates officials are joining forces with Harvest Community Church to seek the public's help in collecting 2,000 toys by Friday, Dec. 1, for an upcoming Holi...
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Make-A-Wish kids are wishing it forward this holiday season through a motivational hotlineNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Make-A-Wish wants to spark hope this holiday season with the debut of The Holiday Wish Line, a telephone hotline with messages recorded by wish kids designed to give cal...
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Highwood Distillery hosts record benefit for Art Impact ProjectNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - A festive fundraiser at Highwood's 28 Mile Distilling Company's event venue raised $52,212 for Art Impact Project, a record event for the nonprofit organization. Over 12...
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'Telling your own story is helpful': Men's Networking Group for those affected by cancer offers support without judgmentNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Is time on my side or working against me? Can I buy some more of it by arming myself with helpful information and being around positive people facing the same challenge?...
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Montini Catholic Parents Club to host 40th annual fashion show fundraiser Dec. 3Nov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Montini Catholic's annual fashion show, hosted by the Montini Parents Club, is back for the 40th year and right in time for the giving season. The theme is "Believe in ...
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Family-friendly nonprofit The Honeycomb Project encourages kids to get involvedNov 21, 2023 5:00 am - There's no better time to give back and make someone else's life a little brighter than during the holidays. And while there are a plethora of volunteer opportunities th...