Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Snow pants and boots donations sought in Elk Grove TownshipNov 15, 2015 12:00 am - Elk Grove Township residents are being asked to donate new or gently used snow pants and snow boots for girls and boys who are in need and attend Elk Grove Township Dist...
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Cold Turkey Trot in LibertyvilleNov 15, 2015 12:00 am - Nicasa Behavioral Health Services will host its second Cold Turkey Trot run/walk at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Shelter C, Old School Forest Preserve, 28201 N. St. Mary's...
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House of Hope Resale moves from Barrington to Lake ZurichNov 14, 2015 6:22 am - House of Hope Resale - a shop that uses its revenue to help local individuals and families in crisis - is ready to debut in Lake Zurich after a 14-year run in Barrington...
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Used bicycles from Palatine an incentive to Chicago honor roll studentsNov 14, 2015 12:00 am - Mikes Bike Shop in Palatine was accepting donations of used bikes Saturday to be used as an incentive to Chicago Public School students to make the honor roll. The shop...
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Midwest Veterans Closet helps veterans succeedNov 13, 2015 10:00 am - Tony Hodges first walked into the Midwest Veterans Closet about a year ago in need of a suit because he was worried he would not have one to wear if his father died. Bu...
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Huntley veterans memorial on target for summerNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - A proposed veterans memorial in Huntley is on target for summer completion as donations pour in, a spokeswoman for the group spearheading the project said. The nonprofit...
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Salvation Army kicks off Christmas campaign in AuroraNov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - On Friday, Nov. 13, the Salvation Army officially kicked off its 2015 Christmas campaign with the iconic red kettles hitting Aurora area streets. The 2015 Christmas camp...
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Illusion and charity combine for 'Jackie's Magic'Nov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Before magician Jim Stanislawski's daughter and assistant Jackie died in a tragic automobile accident Dec. 7, 2003, she had taken it upon herself to launch her own food ...
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Snowflake Shuffle offers Crosstown XC Challenge for teensNov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 5, TriCity Family Services will host its seventh annual Snowflake Shuffle 5/10K Run & Walk in the Mill Creek subdivision of Geneva. More than 450 run...
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Autumn rummage sale this weekend at Grace LutheranNov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake invites the community to its annual Autumn Rummage/Estate Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, N...