Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Veterans charity in North Chicago provides food for familiesNov 14, 2017 12:00 am - A long line formed Tuesday as Midwest Veterans Closet opened the grocery food truck to provide food for veterans and active-duty military. More than 150 families were ex...
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How the Basket Brigade brings Thanksgiving to the needyNov 13, 2017 10:00 pm - The Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago was founded by Streamwood residents Brian and Cherish Walsh with the mission "to put the GIVING back into Thanksgiving." Its missi...
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Aurora East Education Foundation awards $43,000 in mini grantsNov 13, 2017 10:00 pm - The Aurora East Educational Foundation has awarded $43,000 in grants to District 131 staff who applied for funding through the AEEF Educational Grants Program. The Educ...
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Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation awards over $175,000 to improve children's oral healthNov 13, 2017 10:00 pm - Through its Community Grants Program, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, awarded more than $175,000 to 19 non...
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Vernon Hills dentists join in Illinois Dentists Salute initiativeNov 13, 2017 10:00 pm - On Nov. 10, the dental office of Duffy and Kwiatt Dental Associates in Vernon Hills opened its doors to provide free dental care to military veterans in need. As part o...
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Lung cancer run/walk raises $2,500Nov 13, 2017 10:00 pm - Despite a rainy start, close to 200 participants, volunteers and supporters turned out for the inaugural Pairing Up to Beat Lung Cancer 5K/One-Mile Run/Walk Saturday, No...
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Creative approaches to philanthropyNov 13, 2017 5:00 am - When it comes to managing our financial lives, we should also consider philanthropy, or investing in others. Merriam-Webster defines philanthropy as "an act or gift done...
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Lake County sheriff collecting Toys for TotsNov 13, 2017 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office is participating in the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots campaign. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the sheriff's main offi...
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Bragging or pride?Nov 13, 2017 12:00 am - For every charity event, we can easily point to the sponsors supporting the cause. Sponsors are listed in the event program, with logos shown on the screen, and stories ...
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South Suburban Family Shelter gets $20K from Mary Kay FoundationNov 13, 2017 12:00 am - The Mary Kay Foundation recently awarded South Suburban Family Shelter a $20,000 grant to further the organization's efforts to combat domestic violence and provide reha...