Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Founder of Naperville Area CROP Hunger Walk to be honoredSep 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Duane Mevis, a resident of Monarch Landing in Naperville, has a lifelong passion for helping those who are most vulnerable. With millions of people on the brink of star...
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Around the World Food Tasting to benefit ClearbrookSep 25, 2017 11:00 pm - Come support Clearbrook's ninth annual Around the World Food Tasting event from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Arlington Toyota-Scion. This event is a food festival li...
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26th annual Pumpkin Pedal to support Special Olympics Illinois Oct. 1Sep 25, 2017 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 1, join Special Olympics Illinois for the 26th annual Pumpkin Pedal kicking off at the Sycamore Speedway, 50W086 Route 64, about 6 miles west of Route 47...
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St. Peter to host Fall Festival and Turkey Casserole Dinner Nov. 11Sep 25, 2017 11:00 pm - St. Peter's Lutheran Church North Plato invites you to its Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. The turkey casserole dinner will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
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Arlington all-school homecoming spawns student aid effortSep 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The Arlington High School homecoming last Saturday drew more than 750 alumni from 12 states to celebrate the school's rich history and reunite with classmates and former...
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Elgin Sweeper receives Spirit of Community Award at Elgin United Way campaign kickoffSep 25, 2017 11:00 pm - On Sept. 21, the United Way of Elgin hosted the 2017-18 "United We Win" campaign kickoff reception at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin. Supporters gathered to celebra...
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CROP Walks fight hunger throughout suburbsSep 25, 2017 6:00 am - As a young girl growing up in Chicago, Cindy Kueter became involved in CROP Hunger Walks after witnessing the effects of poverty in the city. Now a member of the Luther...
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Habitat for Humanity supporters to rappel 21-story Schaumburg towerSep 25, 2017 1:00 am - Brave souls can take on a new personal challenge Saturday by rappelling from the top of a 21-story office building in Schaumburg. On their way down, they'll have the sat...
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Habitat for Humanity hosting fundraiser in PalatineSep 25, 2017 1:00 am - Spring of Life, a suburban partnership of Habitat for Humanity, is hosting its 3rd annual "Brick by Brick, Building in Faith" fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 7. The fundraiser...
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Nick's Pizza to host hurricane benefit Sept. 27Sep 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Nick's Pizza & Pub will show support of disaster relief by hosting a fundraiser for those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. On Wednesday, Sept. 27, both the Cryst...