Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Palatine Jaycees announce new leadersJan 07, 2016 12:00 am - The Palatine Jaycees will turn over the reins of the organization to their new board of directors for the 2016 fiscal year at their annual Awards and Installation Banque...
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Curious about the upcoming Deer Grove restoration project?Jan 06, 2016 12:00 am - Learn more about the five-year habitat improvement and restoration project at the Deer Grove West Forest Preserve near Palatine, at a Saturday, Jan. 9 open house. The Fo...
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'Bags for Wags' tournament raises scholarship moneyJan 06, 2016 12:00 am - The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund's annual Bags for Wags bean bag tournament on Saturday, Feb. 6, will provide college scholarships for Elmhurst high school students....
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Go barefoot in the snow for a good causeJan 06, 2016 12:00 am - In an effort to raise money for a Free To Be Me Inclusive Playground, the Bartlett Parks Foundation is challenging residents to stand barefoot in the snow Jan. 17 at Vil...
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McHenry County PADS $15,000 short of reaching year-end appeal goalJan 05, 2016 10:00 pm - When it comes to winter, residents of McHenry County are a truly resilient population. They know to start their car 15 minutes before going anywhere and everyone keeps a...
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Heart of a Marine Foundation celebrates 10 years of good worksJan 05, 2016 6:00 am - Roy and Georgette Frank of Elk Grove Village quietly celebrated a milestone recently: It has been 10 years since they founded Heart of a Marine Foundation in memory of t...
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Pet food drop offsJan 05, 2016 12:00 am - The Rotary Club of Long Grove, Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods is sponsoring a pet food/supplies drive through Feb. 15. The event benefits two local pet charities: Barb's Pre...
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St. Charles North student to Earn Eagle Scout award Jan. 24Jan 04, 2016 10:00 pm - Cameron Neville of South Elgin will be celebrating earning the rank of Eagle Scout with fellow members of Troop 13 at his court of honor on Sunday, Jan. 24, at Bethlehem...
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Two families in need get cars, thanks to area companiesJan 04, 2016 10:00 pm - Service King Collision Repair Centers, through the volunteer efforts of its Chicago technicians and teammates, helped to brighten the holiday season in a big way for two...
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Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois set to unveil Digital Cookie 2.0Jan 04, 2016 10:00 pm - Last year, nearly 160,000 Girl Scouts experienced a revolutionary update to the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program: the Digital Cookie platform. With Girl Scouts' first na...