Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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River Corridor Foundation weighs $500,000 floating garden project for Fox River in St. CharlesJun 12, 2026 4:34 am - The River Corridor Foundation in St. Charles is considering a floating garden project similar to Chicago's Wild Mile for the Fox River but faces concerns about maintenance, costs, and volunteer management.
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YWCA Elgin celebrates 125 years of community service with anniversary galaJun 11, 2026 8:53 am - YWCA Elgin celebrates its 125th anniversary with a gala on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet, featuring auctions, awards, and Mexican cuisine. Purchase an early-bird ticket for $100 until June 30.
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Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce honors 2026 Kathy Guzlas Scholarship recipientsJun 10, 2026 10:51 pm - The Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce held its annual scholarship luncheon on June 3, awarding four high school seniors with the Kathy Guzlas Scholarship, established in 2000 to support local graduates demonstrating leadership, volunteerism, and academic excellence.
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Sip, savor, support: Cocktails in the Park marks 15 years in downtown BataviaJun 10, 2026 8:54 pm - Cocktails in the Park, Batavia MainStreet’s signature fundraiser, returns July 25 at Appleton Park. This 15-year tradition features craft cocktails, local food from area restaurants, and live entertainment along the Fox River.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC celebrates graduates with handmade afghans and blessingsJun 10, 2026 10:43 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton honored high school graduates with handmade afghans knitted by congregation members and copies of Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" signed by church members, accompanied by prayers for their future endeavors.
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Bartlett’s Living Lord Church presents scholarship to Kennedy NevarezJun 09, 2026 8:24 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett recently awarded its second annual Senior High Scholarship Award to Kennedy Nevarez.
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Schaumburg’s Prairie Center marks 40th anniversary with name change, Second City performanceJun 05, 2026 4:46 pm - Schaumburg’s Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts will celebrate 40 years, adopt its new name, and host The Best of Second City all in one gala fundraiser.
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Summer meals campaign gets major boost with matching gift from Naperville businessJun 05, 2026 1:52 pm - Naperville-based john greene Real Estate commits $25,000 matching donation to West Suburban Community Pantry's Summer Meals campaign, doubling donor impact to provide nutritious food for local families struggling with rising grocery costs during summer months.
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Larkin High senior awarded Dr. Joshua Alpert Sports Medicine ScholarshipJun 05, 2026 1:01 pm - Fox Valley Orthopedics sports medicine specialist Joshua Alpert, M.D., recently awarded Larkin High School senior Ximena Canizales the inaugural $2,000 Dr. Joshua Alpert Sports Medicine Scholarship during a special ceremony held at the Elgin school.
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Pritzker Military Foundation supports Henry Ford Museum with $10,000 grant to preserve Civil Rights veterans’ storiesJun 05, 2026 12:26 pm - The Pritzker Military Foundation is donating $10,000 to the Henry Ford Museum, plus a matching challenge grant of up to $10,000 through November 2026, to support the Jackson Home project and preserve oral histories from Civil Rights Movement veterans.