Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Aurora raising money to buy new coats for kids in needOct 16, 2016 11:00 pm - The Kiwanis Club of Aurora is joining the city, Communities in Schools and area businesses in a citywide effort to deliver new coats to children who need them. The Coats...
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How nonprofits use virtual reality to tackle real-world issuesOct 16, 2016 7:19 am - You meander around the supermarket loading a basket with goods - breakfast tea, sugar, milk. Along the way, though, you become befuddled. You struggle to recall the item...
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Barrington walk raises thousands to fight hungerOct 16, 2016 1:00 am - Almost 200 people walked through Barrington neighborhoods Sunday to help raise awareness and money for efforts to fight hunger as part of the 34th annual Barrington Area...
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Batavia Mothers' Club holds craft showOct 15, 2016 1:00 am - The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation hosted its 31st annual Autumn Craft & Vendor Show Saturday, Oct. 15, at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St. It featured handcrafted ...
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Pumpkin Patch Open at Prince of Peace UMCOct 14, 2016 11:00 pm - The Pumpkin Patch at Prince of Peace United Methodist Church in Elk Grove Village is open now through Monday, Oct. 31. The whole family is invited to stroll through the...
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Hurricane's devastation adds urgency to Schaumburg sale for HaitiOct 14, 2016 1:00 am - The devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew has only increased the need for help through the previously scheduled "Inspiring Hope in Haiti" sale at St. Peter Luther...
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5K Trick-or-Treat benefits Special OlympicsOct 13, 2016 11:00 pm - The Huntley Police Department will host the first 5K Trick-or-Treat Sunday, Oct. 23. Trot to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. Regist...
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K of C Spaghetti DinnerOct 13, 2016 11:00 pm - A spaghetti dinner will be hosted on Saturday Jan. 30, 2017 by the Knights of Columbus Holy Ghost Council 4977. Serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at St. Theresa Parish, lower...
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Volunteers needed to plant trees, shrubsOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - Libertyville Township and the Lake County Audubon Society will host volunteer work days to plant 250 trees and shrubs on township property between the Timber Creek and B...
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Nicasa celebrates 50 years of serving those who need it mostOct 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Nicasa Behavioral Health Services held its 50th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, Sept. 30, at the DoubleTree in Mundelein. Nearly 150 partners, donors, current and for...