Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Dominican Literacy Center seeks volunteers for tutoring programJan 06, 2025 11:42 pm - Aurora literacy center seeks female volunteers to tutor women in reading, writing and speaking English. Training will be provided Jan. 18.
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St. Mary of Gostyn hosts 2025 Knights of Columbus free throw championship for kidsJan 06, 2025 12:37 pm - Local Knights of Columbus hosts free throw basketball competition for kids ages 9-14 on Jan. 12. Winners advance to district and national championships.
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Carlin Nalley Foundation adds new scholarship for ‘Future Business Leader’Jan 06, 2025 11:01 am - Lisle High seniors have the opportunity for a new Future Business Leader scholarship thanks to alumni donor's generosity.
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Talk of the towns in 2024: A look back at some top local stories in Kane CountyJan 03, 2025 6:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a look back at the people, organizations and places that were featured in his “Talk of the Town” column in 2024.
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Marklund hosts annual gift opening eventJan 02, 2025 10:17 pm - Over 170 Marklund Center residents enjoyed opening Christmas gifts with the help of volunteers at their annual event.
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Des Plaines charitable group needs canned goods, pasta sauceJan 02, 2025 12:28 pm - The Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines needs canned fruit, canned beef stew and canned pasta dishes like ravioli for its clients.
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SciTech completes office renovation thanks to Community Foundation grantDec 31, 2024 11:00 pm - SciTech in Batavia recently announced the completion of its office space renovation, made possible by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley.
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Downers Grove’s Oak Trace brightened by resident’s hundreds of painted window Christmas treesDec 31, 2024 10:22 pm - She wears many hats and just added one more to her formidable collection. It’s a Santa hat of sorts.
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Allegiance Color Guard hosts Marengo Community Showcase Jan. 25Dec 31, 2024 4:24 pm - Marengo's Allegiance Color Guard will showcase their 2025 productions on Jan. 25 while collecting donations for the local food pantry.
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Michael Eric Dyson to keynote Aurora's 40th annual MLK Jr. celebrationDec 31, 2024 3:26 pm - Aurora continues its 40-year tradition honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy with their annual MLK ceremony featuring a tribute to late founders, guest speaker Michael Eric Dyson, and award presentations.