Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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'Cell Phones for Soldiers' seeks donationsDec 02, 2015 12:00 am - The "Cell Phones for Soldiers" program will be collecting gently used phones at the Schaumburg Township District Library, at its Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates branche...
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Meet 'Mr. South Elgin' - Longtime volunteer loves serving the villageDec 01, 2015 10:00 am - Leo Snyder says there's one reason he's been so involved in all kinds of fundraisers and community events over the years in South Elgin - he simply loves the village. "I...
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$100 to help sister travel for cancer treatmentsDec 01, 2015 4:55 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Jill Lewaniak of Wheaton. Here is an excerpt of her story: "I would give the money to my sister, Becky Herbo...
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Secret Santas sought for more lonely Lake County seniorsDec 01, 2015 12:00 am - An effort started last year in Lake County to bring gifts to lonely seniors during the holidays has blossomed into a hectic activity for Ingleside resident Brandy Beyer....
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Stevenson Give-A-Thon bigger than everDec 01, 2015 12:00 am - Members of the National Honor Society were in the holiday spirit Tuesday, wearing Santa hats and reindeer antlers as they wrapped presents, organized bicycles, and boxed...
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Daily Herald renews Believe Project for 31 days of DecemberDec 01, 2015 12:00 am - Daily Herald Pay-it-forward effort to run all month, $100 at a time
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Local Boy Scout builds rain garden in Campton TownshipNov 30, 2015 10:00 pm - Eagle Scout candidate Stephen Richmann from Boy Scout Troop 13 in St. Charles completed his Eagle project at Anderson Park in Campton Township. Stephen's project was pl...
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Geneva church's Cookie Walk tradition celebrates Its 33rd yearNov 30, 2015 10:00 pm - One of Geneva's oldest and tastiest holiday traditions returns for its 33rd year when the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva hosts its annual Cookie Walk from 4:30...
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Jinglepalooza Dec. 4 to feature many holiday favoritesNov 30, 2015 10:00 pm - The Elburn and Countryside Community Center will host its second annual Jinglepalooza event on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will run throughout the communi...
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Marklund sets stage for 20th annual Top Hat Ball fundraiserNov 30, 2015 10:00 pm - Marklund's 20th annual Top Hat Ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. This year, guests will enjoy a step back in time to the years of Ki...