Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn announces 2021-22 member award winnersJul 11, 2022 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn recently announced its 2021-22 annual award winners, recognizing outstanding contributions from among its hundreds of members. ...
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What to keep in mind when donating in times of tragedyJul 11, 2022 5:30 am - In the hours after the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park, officials at GoFundMe already were on the phone with the Better Business Bureau in Chicago discussing the s...
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At Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness, the door is open to everyoneJul 11, 2022 5:30 am - If you're a toddler or a senior, if you're coping with illness or a mental health issue, if you have insurance or if you don't, the doctor or nurse is in at Aunt Martha'...
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Elgin Lions Club elects new officersJul 10, 2022 11:00 pm - The Elgin Lions Club recently inducted a new slate of officers for the 2022-23 club year. The officers were elected at the club's June 7 meeting. The officers are: Ed Ba...
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Elgin's Holy Trinity Church recognizes quiltersJul 10, 2022 11:00 pm - On Sunday, July 10, the Holy Trinity Quilters Group was recognized for creating 42 quilts for donation and shipment to Lutheran World Relief. This achievement represent...
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Foundation sets up July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response FundJul 10, 2022 1:00 am - The Highland Park Community Foundation has launched a July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund to assist those affected. The fund will provide contributions to sur...
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HopeFest in Elgin to offer free backpacks, haircuts and end-of-summer funJul 10, 2022 1:00 am - Pastor Abi Raices says New Life Covenant Church in Elgin will have more than 600 backpacks ready for HopeFest, the church's annual back-to-school event coming up at the ...
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Good News Sunday: Aurora hero who saved man from oncoming train awarded Carnegie MedalJul 09, 2022 11:00 pm - Good News Sunday: Aurora hero who saved man from oncoming train awarded Carnegie Medal
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Elgin AAUW awards two scholarshipsJul 08, 2022 11:00 pm - The Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women recently announced their 2022 scholarship recipients. Maribel Turcan and Jacqueline Vargas each re...
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Blood donors roll up sleeves in Stevenson gym in response to Highland Park shootingJul 08, 2022 1:00 am - Stevenson High School teamed up with Vitalant to host a blood drive Friday in response to the mass shooting during Highland Park's Independence Day parade. Usually fill...