Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Medieval Times collecting food for area pantriesJan 31, 2016 10:00 pm - Medieval Times is encouraging fans to "give a little and save big" in an attempt to refill local food pantry stockpiles that historically start to run low this time of y...
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Citadel Care Center successful donation drive for scarves, glovesJan 31, 2016 10:00 pm - Thank you to all who donated to this wonderful project. The residents at Citadel Care Center (formerly ManorCare) have collected scarves and gloves annually for the la...
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Registration open to take a plunge for Special OlympicsJan 31, 2016 10:00 pm - Submitted by Special Olympics Chicago Registration for the 16th annual Chicago Polar Plunge is now open. The plunge will take place at North Avenue Beach Sunday, March ...
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Disabled athletes find even playing field on iceJan 31, 2016 12:00 am - The stands thundered as fans shouted for their favorite sled hockey teams Sunday as Lake Forest College hosted the sixth annual "The Sleds Are Coming" event in the Alumn...
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Thrift shop celebrates grand re-opening in SchauburgJan 30, 2016 12:00 am - The grand reopening Saturday at the Shelter Inc. thrift shop in Schaumburg went off without missing a beat as patrons looking for bargains or to donate to a good cause f...
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How social service cuts will hurt recovering addicts, veteransJan 29, 2016 4:00 am - Shirley Protis brushes some crumbs off Andy's face as he finishes his lunch. “Who is that?” he asks, pointing at the woman in the purple sweater putting away dishes. “Th...
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Businesses chip in for Mundelein police dog's body armorJan 29, 2016 12:00 am - Mundelein's police dog, Titan, soon will sport custom-made armor when he's on the job, thanks to donations from four local businesses. PK Bennett Jewelers, Larsen Manufa...
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Fig Factor Foundation raises over $25,000 to help young Latinas reach their potentialJan 28, 2016 10:00 pm - (Naperville, IL) Jan. 28, 2016 - With over 200 guests attending, The Fig Factor Foundation marked its debut to the public Jan. 21 with its official launch and fundraiser...
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Suburban police,firefighters lead bottled water collection for FlintJan 28, 2016 4:45 am - Residents from the suburbs and beyond are coming together to help those affected by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Cases upon cases of bottled water are stacking u...
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Charity founder 'cared so much' about childrenJan 28, 2016 12:00 am - Volunteers with the Woodfield Area Children's Organization are grieving the loss of one of their co-founders and the agency's driving force. Joe Sernett of Hoffman Estat...