Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Geneva Public Library to give away 1,295 books Saturday for One Book, One CommunityFeb 05, 2025 1:52 pm - In beginning its fourth year of One Book, One Community, the Geneva Public Library will give away 1,295 copies of “No Two Persons” by Erica Bauermeister.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank partners with Advocate’s new Wellness Food Connection Food PantryFeb 05, 2025 6:35 am - Good Samaritan Hospital partners with regional food bank to open an onsite food pantry for patients facing food insecurity, which can worsen chronic health conditions.
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St. Charles Mental Health Board accepting funding applications until March 10Feb 04, 2025 11:11 pm - St. Charles is seeking mental health agency funding requests for 2025-26 by March 10. Last year, $660K was distributed to 19 local agencies serving mental health needs.
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CASA Kane County appoints health care and education leaders to board of directorsFeb 03, 2025 9:39 pm - CASA Kane County appoints two new board members, Carol Goewey and Denise Kruckenberg, who bring extensive experience in sales leadership and academic administration to help advocate for abused and neglected children.
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Fermilab Natural Areas awarded $12,000 grant for Shrubland Restoration ProjectFeb 03, 2025 7:57 pm - Fermilab Natural Areas gets $12,000 DuPage Foundation grant, enabling sponsorships for two 10-week interns to restore Sparrow Hedge native shrublands that support declining bird populations.
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Barbershop quartets offer singing Valentine's Day surprises across western suburbsFeb 03, 2025 1:23 pm - Barbershop quartets from the Chorus of DuPage have been delighting Valentine's Day sweethearts for over a decade, surprising them by serenading them with love songs, smiles, and a rose.
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‘Not just a river’: How communities can affect health of the Fox watershedFeb 03, 2025 12:42 pm - Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River, emphasized the importance of caring for the watershed of the Fox River in a recent presentation.
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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation returns to Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for CharityFeb 02, 2025 11:52 am - ABC 7's Mark Rivera will host Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's First Look Chicago Auto Show reception, featuring the latest automotive innovations and raising crucial funds for autism programs and services.
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Apply for Geneva Garden Club scholarships by March 12Jan 31, 2025 10:24 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to qualified students pursuing horticulture, landscaping, environmental sustainability or related fields.
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‘Waves of Japan’: A night of drums, dreams and Japanese culture at COD Foundation’s gala on Feb. 23Jan 31, 2025 8:16 pm - College of DuPage Foundation is hosting a Japanese-themed gala benefiting the MAC, featuring dinner, art demos, auction, and a performance by Yamato drummers.