Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elgin Vineyard expands homeless breakfast ministryDec 10, 2018 10:00 pm - Saturday morning breakfast is now being offered at Vineyard Church of Elgin for the homeless and other under-resourced individuals. Since the homeless breakfast ministr...
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Bell ringers needed by Salvation Army of McHenry CountyDec 10, 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 this holiday season. From the family that has c...
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Carol Stream woman passing $100 on to neighbor to help care for sonDec 10, 2018 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Laurel Dubowski of Carol Stream. Here is an excerpt of her story: "I have a neighbor who lost her husban...
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How to help spread holiday cheer in Mount ProspectDec 10, 2018 12:00 am - Mount Prospect's Human Services Department is seeking donations to help spread some holiday cheer to those in need through its Holiday Assistance Program. Donations of f...
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Oakton Empty Bowls event raised $28,000 to fight hungerDec 10, 2018 12:00 am - This year's Empty Bowls event at Oakton Community College raised more than $28,000 for local food pantries by selling more than 1,700 ceramic pieces and completing silen...
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Rotary Club of Palatine seeks local nonprofit groups for possible donationsDec 10, 2018 12:00 am - Rotary Club of Palatine is accepting applications from local community organizations for possible donations through an annual allocation program. Organizations applying ...
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Volunteer for Be a Santa to a Senior programDec 09, 2018 10:00 pm - Did you know that 28 percent of people ages 65 or older live alone, according to AARP? Each year, these seniors have fewer family members and friends to provide company ...
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Holy Cross volleyball teams raise funds for Ava Warriors FoundationDec 09, 2018 10:00 pm - The Holy Cross Catholic School girls volleyball teams in fifth through eighth grade hosted its inaugural "Spike Out Cancer" night on Monday, Oct. 29, with all proceeds b...
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Believe Project: $100 to help woman emerging from abusive relationshipDec 09, 2018 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Karen Smart of Elk Grove Village. Here is an excerpt of her story: "I know a young woman who has been fi...
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Holiday party for children with illnesses lets families 'really be with each other'Dec 09, 2018 12:00 am - Getting out of the house and spending the day together as a family is a rare occurrence for Rita and Homer Benavides and their five kids. Their 8-year-old sons, Alejandr...