Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Join the Huntley Knights of Columbus in supporting the communityJan 01, 2017 10:00 pm - The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with nearly 1.9 million members in more than 15,342 local councils. Last year,...
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Dollhouse at Hoffman Estates children's hospital a 2-year labor of loveDec 28, 2016 4:37 am - The 13-room, three-story Victorian dollhouse unveiled last week as an inspiration for recovering children at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Women's & Children's Hospital ...
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Lake Zurich woodworking students make toys for children in needDec 15, 2016 4:45 am - Noise from whirring saws and the scent of wood wafting from Room 94 at Lake Zurich Middle School South were part of an effort by some students to brighten the holidays f...
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10 years of Barrington High TV: Toys, acclaim, charitable successDec 15, 2016 4:00 am - For those unfamiliar with Barrington High School's award-winning BHS-TV news program, it probably came as a shock to learn it received $140,000 from donors this fall to ...
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Believe Project: Helping families of kids with special needsDec 13, 2016 4:20 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Yvette Drazner of Morton Grove. Here is an excerpt of her story: "My daughter, Ivy, works as a special-e...
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Batavia drive gives clothing, toys, food to families in needDec 13, 2016 12:00 am - Who gets excited about packing groceries? People volunteering for the annual Batavia Adopt A Family program. Tuesday afternoon they filled 100 bags with fresh produce an...
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Shoveling program to help elderly, disabledDec 13, 2016 12:00 am - The city of Highland Park is coordinating a volunteer snow shoveling program to serve low-income elderly and disabled residents of Highland Park and Highwood. After snow...
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Artisan market to collect donations for shelterDec 13, 2016 12:00 am - Donations to A Safe Place women's shelter in Lake County will be the admission for a holiday artisan market at Cacao Sweets and Treats in downtown Grayslake on Sunday, D...
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Believe Project: Helping a family in needDec 12, 2016 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Dan Fortman of Hawthorn Woods. Here is an excerpt of his story: "I would give it to my sister as she has ...
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Small business makes holidays special at Clearbrook sitesDec 12, 2016 12:00 am - Employees of a Wood Dale business, their family, friends and other community members helped make Christmas special on Monday for 269 people with disabilities served by A...