Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Volunteers Needed to Help Disadvantaged Kids Shop for HolidaysNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - The Woodfield Area Children's Organization is looking for volunteers to help Santa and the nonprofit take 500 disadvantaged preschoolers Christmas Shopping in December. ...
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Elgin girl gets new lease on life after lung transplantNov 27, 2016 6:30 am - Ashley Ramirez spent much of her childhood wishing she could play and run around with her friends and cousins, and just be normal. The 11-year-old from Elgin was born wi...
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Buffalo Grove police joining "Movember" campaignNov 27, 2016 12:00 am - Members of the Buffalo Grove Police Department are calling attention to men's health through their involvement in the 'Movember' campaign this month. Several members of ...
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Culver's of St. Charles collecting toys for kids at Delnor HospitalNov 26, 2016 10:00 pm - Culver's celebrates this holiday season by giving back to the community. Throughout the Chicago area, more than 30 restaurant locations will be hosting toy drives for lo...
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Practicing venture philanthropyNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Increasingly, individuals are taking a more hands on, engaged approach to philanthropy. Some refer to it as venture philanthropy, due to its similarity to venture capita...
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How BMO Harris gives back to community through YMCANov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Late last month, I had the opportunity to join Rita Canning on stage at the YMCA of Metro Chicago's The Y. So Much More Recognition Dinner. Rita, whose work in the comm...
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Impacting the World's Most Fundamental Needs in a Practical WayNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - What would motivate a 20 year-old entrepreneur to turn his back on a six-figure salary and equity in the company he helped create and grow into significance while in col...
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Mundelein police academy fundraiserNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - The Mundelein Police Academy Alumni Association will host its eighth annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction Friday, Dec. 2. The event will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at...
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6 ways to turn your corporate philanthropy into a Long-Term RelationshipNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Single days of volunteer service are exciting, impactful, and inspiring. Painting a school, building a playground, or reading with children are all wonderful ways for co...
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Cellphones for soldiersNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Community members are encouraged to drop off gently used cellphones at state Rep. Carol Sente's full-time constituent service office, 294 Evergreen Drive in Vernon Hills...