Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Foundation hopes to make 'Christmas Wishes' come true for 250 Elgin-area kidsNov 18, 2021 12:00 am - A happier holiday could be on the horizon for 250 Elgin-area kids with the Wisdom Family Foundation Christmas Wishes program. The program in its third year connects vol...
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Bensenville plans 'Day of Support' to give thanks, and aid, to wounded police officerNov 18, 2021 12:00 am - Bensenville is stepping up to show support for police officer Steven Kotlewski, who suffered severe injuries when shot nine times while responding to a domestic disturba...
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Leaders & Legacies: Daniel L. Goodwin, business, community and philanthropic leaderNov 17, 2021 10:00 pm - Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership by the Daily Herald and the Legacy Society of DuPage Foundation. It highl...
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Arlington Heights police, fire conducting toy and winter coat drivesNov 17, 2021 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Fire Department was presented with a plaque this week from Chicagoland Toys for Tots, for the department's ongoing support and involvement in holid...
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Support Save-A-Pet on GivingTuesdayNov 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Submitted by Save-A-Pet GivingTuesday is a global giving event that supports nonprofit organizations locally and around the world. This GivingTuesday, Nov. 30, Save-A-Pe...
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Literacy program seeking volunteer tutors for the Illinois Youth CenterNov 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers of Illinois is seeking men and women who are compassionate, flexible and non-judgmental to become volunteer tutors for youth incarcerated at the Ill...
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Fox Valley Music Foundation to host benefit concert on Giving Tuesday Nov. 30Nov 16, 2021 10:00 pm - Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. The Fox Valley Music Founda...
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Clearbrook's Roaring Twenties Event was a Roaring Good TimeNov 16, 2021 10:00 pm - On Nov. 12, 2021, Clearbrook, an organization that specializes in enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted a Roaring T...
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'Fancy and full of life': Esther's Friends supports families of hospitalized childrenNov 16, 2021 5:00 am - Esther Viola Frey never knew a stranger. She always had a smile on her face and, by all accounts, she was a force to be reckoned with. Her strong spirit made up for her ...
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Be a bellringer for Salvation Army of McHenry CountyNov 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army of McHenry County, one of the largest social service providers, is in great need of bell ringers through Christmas Eve. Bell ringing is its biggest so...