Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Mundelein man volunteers time in retirement to give back to veteransDec 19, 2018 12:00 am - Mundelein resident Terry Devanie said his devotion to helping veterans stems from his family's commitment to the military. Devanie, 68, said he was blessed to be surrou...
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Free lunch Saturday in Schaumburg for veterans, families in needDec 19, 2018 12:00 am - Communities for Positive Youth Development will host a free lunch for veterans and families in need Saturday, Dec. 22, in Schaumburg. The Veterans and Families Community...
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Gardens, Etcetera to host 50th anniversary luncheon Sept. 10Dec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Gardens, Etcetera is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road in Wheaton. The featured spe...
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Batavia Dance Teams give back with annual Kick-A-ThonDec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Batavia's varsity and junior varsity dance teams took time out of their busy competition season for some philanthropic good cheer. The teams raised more than $2,600 for ...
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Still time to be bell ringer for Salvation ArmyDec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - The local Corps of The Salvation Army, one of the largest social service providers, is in great need of more bell ringers through Christmas Eve. Bell ringing is its bigg...
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Still time to be bell ringer for Salvation Army-McHenry CountyDec 18, 2018 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. Bell ringing is The Salva...
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'Laughs for Mike' to honor the life, laughs, passion of local comedian Jan. 5Dec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - In January of this year, Buffalo Grove and the Chicago comedy community lost a great talent when 21-year-old Michael Yancovich died suddenly in his sleep from a fatal dr...
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Walmart gives more than $22 million to Chicago area charitiesDec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - As part of their mission to use their strengths to make a difference, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce they have donated more than $22 million in cash and in-...
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Believe Project: $100 for woman helping boyfriend battle rare diseaseDec 18, 2018 4:00 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Elizabeth Blalock of Arlington Heights. Here is an excerpt of her story: "I am writing to ask you to con...
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Donate clothes in Mundelein to help veterans in needDec 18, 2018 12:00 am - Mundelein officials are collecting clothes and supplies for the nonprofit Midwest Veterans Closet, which provides food, clothing, housing assistance and other basic need...