Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Miss Illinois Teen USA emcees Chicago Miles for Melanoma 5K to raise funds for researchJul 10, 2025 10:59 pm - The Melanoma Research Foundation recently announced the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, supporters, care partners and thrivers.
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Duly Health and Care grant helps Midwestern University improve access to careJul 10, 2025 10:45 pm - Midwestern University's Eye Institute uses a $5,000 annual Duly Fund grant to provide critical vision care and testing to uninsured patients, improving quality of life and revealing systemic health issues.
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‘Help Feed the Need’ at Hunger Resource Network Golf Outing on Aug. 6Jul 10, 2025 10:11 pm - Hunger Resource Network is hosting a golf outing fundraiser on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling to support their "Poultry to Pantries" program.
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‘We can’t fill the gap’: Food pantries say they can’t overcome federal cutsJul 10, 2025 6:55 pm - State and local governments may have to pick up the costs of feeding the hungry to make up for federal cuts, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten said Thursday during a roundtable discussion in Geneva.
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Aurora church collecting backpack donations for warming centerJul 10, 2025 10:17 am - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is collecting backpack donations to help people experiencing homelessness in the community.
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Sign up for Illinois’ only swim-run race on July 20Jul 10, 2025 9:11 am - Time is running out to register for the eighth annual Crystal Lake Aquathon, happening Sunday, July 20 at Three Oaks Recreation Area. Hosted by Smith Physical Therapy+, ...
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Be part of Naperville’s 60th annual Labor Day ParadeJul 09, 2025 10:03 pm - Join the Naperville Jaycees as they celebrate the strength of Naperville's workforce by participating in the Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 1.
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BBB offers essential tips for supporting Texas flood victimsJul 08, 2025 2:57 pm - The Better Business Bureau says it’s important to question any unsolicited texts, emails, or phone calls involving flood relief when giving to charities to help in emergencies such as with Texas.
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Family Focus hosts back-to-school event with supplies, eye examsJul 07, 2025 10:53 pm - Family Focus, an Aurora nonprofit, will hold a back-to-school fair on July 12, offering free backpacks filled with school supplies and eye exams for youth ages 6 months to 6 years old.
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Aurora nonprofit hosts summer concert fundraiserJul 07, 2025 10:20 pm - The nonprofit organization, 100 Girls Like Us Inc., is hosting a Summer Concert in the Park fundraiser on July 19 at Greene Field Park in Aurora.