Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Cosley Zoo is all aglow for Festival of Lights and Tree SaleDec 11, 2020 5:00 am - Cosley Zoo's annual Festival of Lights and Tree Sale is a tradition for many families - and well suited to the pandemic. Visitoa> can stroll through animal-themed light ...
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Palatine veteran gets a 'miracle' home makeover from suburban nonprofitDec 11, 2020 4:30 am - When veteran Jerome Sneed walked into his one-bedroom apartment in Palatine on Thursday, he was nearly speechless at the transformation. "Oh, wow," the 64-year-old repea...
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$100 to help family with medical billsDec 11, 2020 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Jeff Gallichio of Des Plaines. He wants to give the money to a friend of his daughter. Here is an excerpt of...
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Salvation Army holding fund drive in Tri Cities on SaturdayDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Daily Herald report The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps Community Center will host its annual Kettle Match Day on Saturday, Dec. 12. Donors will have the chance to double...
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Santa to visit Lakemoor neighborhoods but asks for Toys for Tots donationsDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Coronavirus canceled the traditional kids' photo op with Santa, so Lakemoor will be bringing the big guy to them. Starting about 9 a.m. Dec. 19, Santa and his helpers wi...
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Uniting for the Holidays bringing meals to people in need in Elgin TuesdayDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Five hundred Elgin-area families will receive dinner for the holidays thanks to the United Way. "Uniting for the Holidays" is billed as a "festive drive-through event" w...
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Bellringers needed to help Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle campaignDec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army of McHenry County, one of the largest social service providers, is in great need of more bell ringers through Christmas Eve. Unfortunately, the bigge...
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Brighten the holidays for families touched by domestic violence with WING's Sweet Home Chicago gingerbread house kitDec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - Like so many nonprofits this year, WINGS' Sweet Home Chicago 17th annual fundraiser is heading home for the holidays instead of its traditional location at The Four Seas...
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Bob Hansen named 2020 Batavia Citizen of the YearDec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - In a year where nothing is "normal" and everyone can use positive news, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that the 2020 Citizen of the Year is Robe...
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St. Charles dental office sees successful Toys For Tots collection driveDec 10, 2020 10:00 pm - For the fourth year, West Gate Family Dentistry in St. Charles has participated in Toys For Tots. This year was outstanding. Patients again brought in so many toys, ca...