Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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U-46 schools donate money, food to needy familiesDec 23, 2015 12:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 schools this month raised more than $8,000, collected nearly 3,000 gifts and more than 100 boxes of canned goods for needy families. For...
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Heartland Blood Centers infuses donation to Presence Mercy Medical Center with heartfelt messagesDec 22, 2015 10:00 pm - Uplifting messages of hope and prayer are being sent to young patients at Presence Mercy Medical Center, courtesy of Heartland Blood Centers. During its "12 Days of Givi...
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Rock the Halls: Holiday concert benefits Elgin charitiesDec 22, 2015 7:00 am - Musician plans evening of tunes, food and fun to benefit Elgin charities
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$100 to brighten holidays for out-of-work friendDec 22, 2015 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Jane Charmelo of Lombard. Here is an excerpt of her story: "My friend Sue lost her job and was not eligible ...
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Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption receives $2,500 grantDec 21, 2015 10:00 pm - Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption is tremendously grateful to the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for its recent $2,500 grant contribution. With th...
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'Pizza Wars 6' to raise funds for 50 homeless students, others in need in Dist. 219 areaDec 21, 2015 10:00 pm - (Skokie, Ill.) - It doesn't seem possible in this day and age, but over 50 students in the school District 219 area are currently homeless. The District 219 Education F...
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In Good Taste benefit for Hersey Band ProgramDec 21, 2015 10:00 pm - An eclectic wine list, an expanded offering of raffle prizes, and live jazz music are among the highlights of the Saturday, Feb. 6 In Good Taste benefit for the John Her...
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Barrington Relay For Life to hold kickoff Jan. 13Dec 21, 2015 10:00 pm - The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Barrington will host a kickoff event from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Francesca's Famiglia, 100 Station St., in Barr...
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Environmental Defenders of McHenry County suspend January, February recycling drivesDec 21, 2015 10:00 pm - Due to the unprecedented volume of electronics recently received at the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County's monthly drives, it is necessary to suspend the recycl...
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Laborers' Local 582 steps in for Santa at local Presence hospitalsDec 21, 2015 10:00 pm - Spending the holidays in the hospital is just no fun. Just ask 14-year-old Oscar Almeraz of Aurora. But the stay can be a little bit brighter at Presence Mercy Medical C...