Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Gerry's Cafe art auction to help open eatery employing those with disabilitiesOct 29, 2021 6:00 am - Amy Philpott and Natalie Griffin are on a mission to open a new cafe. However, the goal is not to brew the perfect cup of joe, but to build a future for people with inte...
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New Mad Batter Bakery in St. Charles mixes family, creativityOct 29, 2021 6:00 am - St. Charles downtown and tourism planners years ago liked the concept of a big Scarecrow Festival every fall to not only please local residents, but also attract visitor...
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Former director of Palatine nonprofit dies in boating accident 2½ months after retirementOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - After decades of work in the youth mental health field, Gregg Stockey and his wife retired last summer, on the same day, looking forward to doing lots more traveling wit...
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Clearbrook 'clear choice' for Arlington Heights disability employment awardOct 28, 2021 11:00 pm - An Arlington Heights-based nonprofit was "the clear choice" for this year's village award recognizing a business committed to the employment of people with disabilities,...
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New kennels at Naperville's ADOPT Pet Shelter make for happier dogsOct 28, 2021 11:00 pm - Thanks to the generosity of the Susan J. Stamler Estate, and grants from the DuPage Foundation and the Wanda Muntwyler Foundation, the dogs at ADOPT Pet Shelter in Naper...
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Buy a brick to honor a veteran for their serviceOct 28, 2021 11:00 pm - American Legion Post 690 in Palatine is offering an opportunity for families of veterans to honor their service with a commemorative brick. Each commemorative brick will...
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Spay Illinois' Parisian-inspired fundraiser aims to raise funds for animal careOct 28, 2021 6:00 am - Spay Illinois' Parisian-inspired fundraiser aims to raise funds for animal care
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Huntley's St. Mary's Church continuing its ministry at sister parish in HaitiOct 28, 2021 1:00 am - A Huntley church ministry that helps an isolated village in Haiti says their ministry will continue despite the recent kidnapping of Christian missionaries there. Member...
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Elmhurst BSA Troop 117 honors four Eagle ScoutsOct 27, 2021 11:00 pm - Elmhurst Scouts BSA Troop 117 has had a busy season inducting Eagle Scouts from within its ranks. At least 10 Scouts have earned the honor in the past year. Over th...
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Wheaton's DoodleBug Workshop supporting veteransOct 26, 2021 11:00 pm - The DoodleBug Workshop in Wheaton is partnering with the City of Wheaton, Downtown Wheaton Association, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Public Library and the American Le...