Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Freedom Walk to raise eating disorder awareness, fund treatment scholarshipsApr 17, 2025 8:50 pm - The Kirsten Haglund Foundation and SunCloud Health will host the 2025 Chicagoland Freedom Walk on May 3 in Woodridge to raise awareness and funds for eating disorder recovery.
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CASA Kane County launches collaborative effort to reduce number of children in foster careApr 17, 2025 4:31 pm - Dramatic rise in children entering foster care prompts CASA Kane County to launch collaboration focused on family support and resources.
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Warrenville’s Community Baptist Church hosts renowned pianist Mateus FurtadoApr 16, 2025 2:42 pm - Pianist Mateus Furtado will showcase his virtuosity in an intimate solo piano recital at Community Baptist Church, performing masterworks by Beethoven, Chopin, and Prokofiev.
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Accessible egg hunt bring smiles to Marklund residentsApr 15, 2025 5:21 pm - Marklund, a nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities, hosted an adapted Easter egg hunt at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Elgin on Saturday, April 12.
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Johnsburg artist honors late mom’s legacy by donating 10% of hat sales to mental healthApr 15, 2025 3:51 pm - Johnsburg artist Lauren Sharp honors late mother's memory by donating a portion of her hat sales to mental health charity. She named her home-based business, Art for Adrienne, in honor of her mother.
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Carol Stream bags tournament raises more than $90,000 for charityApr 15, 2025 3:24 pm - The Chrissy’s/Flood Brothers Relay for Life Bags Tournament in Carol Stream raised more than $90,000 this year, organizers announced.
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Naperville leaders partner with woman’s club to ‘Drop Everything and Read’Apr 15, 2025 2:50 pm - On April 12, the Naperville Woman’s Club’s encouraged everyone to “Drop Everything & Read.” This date was chosen as it’s also the birthday of the beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary.
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Glen Ellyn nonprofit launches spring pledge drive to help West Africa girls stay in schoolApr 15, 2025 2:17 pm - International Neighbors Inc., a nonprofit organization in Glen Ellyn, launched a "Spring Into Action" fundraiser from April 15 to May 28 to support menstrual health education and provide sanitary supplies for students in rural Liberia.
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‘We never give up’: Les Turner ALS Foundation gala raises $620KApr 15, 2025 1:17 pm - The Les Turner ALS Foundation’s 2025 Hoping Through Caring Gala raised more than $620,000 at the annual fundraising event held April 5 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago.
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Geneva church hosts Spring Rummage Sale to benefit local and global charitiesApr 14, 2025 11:10 pm - Geneva United Methodist Church hosting popular multi-day Spring Rummage Sale April 24-26 with clothes, furniture, jewelry, baked goods, and more to support local charities.