Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Wheaton nonprofit to receive $5,000 grant from Illinois Bar FoundationJul 22, 2019 11:00 pm - The Illinois Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Illinois State Bar Association, has approved a grant of $5,000 to Family Shelter Service, a nonprofit organization...
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Fox Valley Area Anglers team up with Fox Valley Special Recreation AssociationJul 22, 2019 11:00 pm - On Saturday, July 27, the Fox Valley Area Anglers, a local fishing club, is joining with the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association for a day of fun and fishing. The ...
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Blood donors are needed to help with shortageJul 22, 2019 11:00 pm - Vitalant, Chicagoland's largest blood center, is facing an emergency need for blood and platelets due to an increase in patient utilization, coupled with a significant s...
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Chicago area facing critical blood shortageJul 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Vitalant, Chicagoland's largest blood center, is facing an emergency need for blood and platelets due to an increase in patient utilization coupled with a significant sh...
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How Harper's HOPE Giving Circle supports young women leadersJul 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Harper student Oyinkansola “Sol” Akinola of Schaumburg wowed a group of women last week with all of her accomplishments and poise. But what really stood out was her dete...
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Golfers Tee Up in Support of Clearbrook at the Annual Guardians Golf OutingJul 21, 2019 11:00 pm - The Clearbrook Guardians took to the green for their annual golf outing on June 28, 2019 at The Bartlett Hills Golf Club in Bartlett, Illinois. Golfers enjoyed breakfast...
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Aurora retired teachers donate 120 handmade blankets to local nursing homesJul 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Even in retirement, Aurora-area educators can't escape homework. At Gaslite Manor in Aurora, members of the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association gathered June 3, cou...
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Homestretch for Heroes 5K helps veterans, military familiesJul 21, 2019 11:00 pm - The summer calendar is well-populated with events for runners of all skill levels, but the upcoming Homestretch for Heroes 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk offers a unique sc...
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Bloomingdale dental office sponsors new indoor playgroundJul 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Smiles continue to be big and bright in the Bloomingdale community thanks to the generosity of Eagle Falls Dentistry. The Bloomingdale Park District and Eagle Falls rec...
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Wauconda Moose's meat raffle to benefit Veterans Boat programJul 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Submitted by Jim Davis The Wauconda Moose Lodge is holding a meat raffle on Friday, Aug. 2, to help support the operation of the Veterans Boat docked at the Wauconda Boa...