Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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'Donating makes me feel good': Fifth-grader collects more than 100 bags of food and toys for pantryDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - A 10-year-old Libertyville boy assumed the role of Santa on Thursday, delivering more than 100 bags of food and toys he collected for those in need. Roark Nietzel's and ...
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Community partnership keeps unsold trees from landfillDec 02, 2021 10:00 pm - The Green Sanctuary Team at Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva has partnered with the Geneva Park District to provide local retailers an alternative to placing uns...
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New Rolling Meadows emergency fund to help residents in crisisDec 02, 2021 4:30 am - Rolling Meadows has formally launched a new city financial assistance program - funded by public donations - for residents in emergencies and crisis situations. Called t...
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Grayslake woman strives to donate more ornaments despite continued pandemicDec 02, 2021 4:30 am - For Elizabeth "Lyzzi" Elliott, the founder of the nonprofit HOPE Ornaments, the holiday season usually begins in September, when the first batch of donated ornaments arr...
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Palatine American Legion to host breakfast with SantaDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - The Sons of the American Legion in Palatine are holding a special holiday pancake breakfast with Santa to raise funds for a variety of charities supporting veterans and ...
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Northwestern Medicine emergency departments donate to Turning Point, a local domestic violence organizationDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - Five local Northwestern Medicine emergency departments joined together to donate toiletry items to Turning Point, an organization in McHenry that supports families impac...
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Literacy DuPage receives $20,000 Community Needs Grant from DuPage FoundationDec 01, 2021 10:00 pm - Literacy DuPage in Glen Ellyn was one of 31 nonprofit organizations to receive a grant through DuPage Foundation's Community Needs Grant Program. During the Fall 2021 C...
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Elburn woman seeks fabric donations to make blankets for local kidney dialysis patientsDec 01, 2021 12:00 am - Tara Johnsen's 2019 campaign to donate warm blankets to local kidney dialysis patients was so successful that she decided to do it again this year. After taking last yea...
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Bartlett police hosting holiday toy drive SaturdayDec 01, 2021 12:00 am - Bartlett police will be hosting a "Fill the Cruiser" holiday toy drive event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Metra parking lot near the water tower. Please bri...
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Kane County Cougars collect winter gear for veteransNov 30, 2021 10:00 pm - The Geneva-based Kane County Cougars baseball team is holding a coat and boot drive for needy veterans. From Monday, Dec. 6, to Friday, Dec. 17, fans are invited to drop...