Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Winter clothes drive through Dec. 22 in Buffalo GroveDec 13, 2017 12:00 am - State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, a Northbrook Democrat, is hosting a winter clothing drive at his Buffalo Grove district office to benefit Arlington Heights-based Shelter In...
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Believe Project: $150 to help a middle schooler feel like she belongsDec 13, 2017 12:00 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to help a middle schooler in need feel like she fits in with her peers. Through the contribution of an additi...
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Newly adopted canine companion brings joy to marathon runnerDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - I'm an avid runner. Last year, I ended up suffering a herniated disc a few months before I was scheduled to run the Walt Disney World Marathon. I was upset and in consta...
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The Salvation Army raises $131,000 on Colonial Cafe Match DayDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - In an effort to support The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, Colonial Cafe offered a match of donations up to $30,000 throughout the Fox Valley area during the sevent...
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Kitten adoption helps Huntley family heal from lossDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - 2017: Birthday. Tears. Death. Life. Love. Sigh. In January, I canceled my son's 10th birthday while my husband was lying in a hospital bed. In February, my two sons and ...
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Brookdale's knitting club gives to Lake County YWCADec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - From their hands and heart, two needles and a skein of yarn, the residents at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes create something magical every year for the Teen Mom Program at La...
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Wauconda community comes together to enjoy holiday mealDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - The Wauconda community came together on Wednesday, Dec. 13, for the monthly "Meals for All" at the American Legion Hall in Wauconda. The Girl Scouts from Troops 1063, 9...
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Vernon Hills students donate to Luci Light CampaignDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Through its recent Luci Light Campaign, the Vernon Hills High School community came together through its #vhgive movement to share the gift of light with its sister scho...
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How a dog changed lives of seniors at Bartlett senior communityDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Victory Centre of Bartlett has always been a pet-friendly senior community and a big supporter of Anderson Animal Shelter. Our See Spot Retire companion program offers d...
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Gurnee's Turkey Trot raised $13,400 for four charitiesDec 12, 2017 12:00 am - Gurnee police announced Tuesday they raised $13,400 in net proceeds during the 2017 Turkey Trot. About 500 people registered for the annual 5K run/walk event this year,...