Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Volunteering gives sense of purpose, self-worthJul 24, 2017 6:00 am - In mid-July, Anne Hay walked into a muddy, mosquito-filled preserve in Barrington Hills to meet a potential Eagle Scout. The two discussed the restoration of an old fenc...
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Food drive a success thanks to all of youJul 24, 2017 5:00 am -
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Organizers of canceled Algonquin fest regroup to fundraise for flood victimsJul 24, 2017 1:00 am - After severe flooding along the Fox River forced the cancellation of Algonquin Founders' Days, festival organizers are shifting their focus toward raising money for floo...
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Lincolnshire school donationsJul 24, 2017 1:00 am - The village of Lincolnshire will host another Cradles to Crayons collection during August to help get Chicago-area children ready for school. Please bring new and gently...
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Veterans arriving to help flood victims in Lake and McHenry countiesJul 24, 2017 1:00 am - Team Rubicon, a national disaster response nonprofit organization led by veterans, will be helping McHenry and Lake County residents affected by this month's historic fl...
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Home of the Sparrow opens thrift store, donation center in Third LakeJul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Submitted by Home of the Sparrow The newest Sparrow's Nest Thrift Store and Donation Center opened its doors Tuesday, July 18, in Third Lake. With support from Third Lak...
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Free vision, diabetic retinopathy screenings to be offered Aug. 5Jul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - The North Aurora Lions Club, in conjunction with the Lions of Illinois Foundation, will offer free screenings for diabetic retinopathy on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. t...
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Presence St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary names scholarship winnersJul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Presence St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary recently presented scholarships to 10 students across the Fox Valley. The students will pursue careers in medicine, nursing, physi...
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Literacy Volunteers needs tutors for adult learnersJul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley needs volunteers to help Fox Valley adults learn English. A four-session tutor training workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Monda...
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Sugar Grove Corn Boil Committee names scholarship winnersJul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - The Sugar Grove Corn Boil Committee is proud to congratulate Riley Vanik and Natalie Paige Barnhart as its two 2017 scholarship winners. The two student scholarship awa...