Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Jeeps on Parade and Santa to join Roselle Lions’ festive food drive Dec. 14Dec 08, 2024 11:33 pm - Local Jeep enthusiast group "Jeeps on the Run" will lead a parade of 20 decorated Jeeps to the Roselle Lions Club's 50th annual Lunch With Santa event on Dec. 14. The club is collecting donations for the food pantry.
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WINGS helps women, kids escape domestic violenceDec 08, 2024 9:00 pm - Rolling Meadows-based WINGS aims to give victims of domestic violence and their children an escape route.
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Hunger Resource Network donates 80 tons of chicken to local service agenciesDec 06, 2024 9:45 am - Ask Melissa Luken of Loaves & Fishes if it has been a demanding year for the largest food pantry in the state of Illinois. Serving DuPage, Will, Kane and Kendall counties, the nonprofit has indeed seen a record number of visitors this past year.
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Spread holiday cheer with CASA Kane County’s gift drive for kids in foster careDec 05, 2024 9:41 pm - CASA Kane County needs your help to ensure every child in foster care receives a gift this holiday season.
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Thousands of kids will experience holiday joy thanks to Santa for a DayDec 05, 2024 8:02 pm - Rich Gentile was tired of seeing Santa letters go unanswered, so he started a nonprofit to match donors to kids' wish lists. Santa for a Day wants to reach 8,000 children this year.
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Donate to fifth annual Operation LOVE gift drive for homeless veteransDec 05, 2024 7:03 pm - Operation LOVE gift drive seeks household items like sheets, towels and microwaves to help homeless veterans.
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Men in red: A look back at some well-known ‘Santas’ in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2024 2:39 pm - Many Tri-Cities residents have been known for portraying Santa in the community over the years. As the holidays kick into high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on a few names that became as famous around here as Santa himself.
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West Dundee church to host Dec. 14 Cookie WalkDec 04, 2024 12:54 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee will host its Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14. They will be selling homemade, decorated cookies, pretzels, bars, barks, candies and other holiday sweet treats by the pound.
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Elgin Fire Department collecting winter outerwear for adults in needDec 04, 2024 8:01 am - The Elgin Fire Department is collecting winter outerwear to support the Community Crisis Center’s effort to provide warm clothing for adults in need.
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Maine East student organizations to host fundraising gala Dec. 5Dec 03, 2024 7:33 pm - Maine East High School’s Muslim Student Association and National Honor Society are coming together with the Success Seekers organization to host a fundraising gala on Thursday, Dec. 5.