Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Ryan's Run to benefit Lake Forest HospitalAug 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the cost for a family of four or more to participate in the event, which features a 5K run or walk around Big a...
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Annual Wine Tasting to benefit Special Olympics IllinoisAug 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Join Special Olympics Illinois for the 4th Annual Corks for a Cause from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17, 2015, at The Metropolis Ballroom in downtown Arlington Heights. Patrons wil...
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Warren High to host first DW Project fundraiserAug 30, 2015 11:00 pm - The DW Project, a student-created charity formed to raise money for the Lurie Children's Pediatric Brain Tumor Program, will host its first fundraiser event Sept. 4 at W...
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Sign up for Platzkonzert 5K in Hoffman EstatesAug 30, 2015 11:00 pm - To kick off the village of Hoffman Estates' 10th annual Platzkonzert Germanfest on Saturday, Sept. 12, the village will host its second 5K walk/run through the scenic Pr...
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Libertyville program benefits customers, charitiesAug 30, 2015 11:00 pm - The Shop Libertyville Rewards program by the village and Libertyville Mile of Cars has provided nearly $59,000 in rewards for customers, local business and charities, of...
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Leclair named CEO of 360 Youth ServicesAug 30, 2015 11:00 pm - Katy Leclair of Naperville has been named the new chief executive officer of 360 Youth Services. Leclair joins the organization with a passion for the mission of 360, c...
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Churches to take steps against hunger in October CROP WalkAug 30, 2015 11:00 pm - Several local churches will be walking to raise funds to alleviate hunger locally and globally at the Northwest DuPage United CROP Hunger walk on Oct. 18. The annual eve...
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School lunches take some pressure off food pantryAug 30, 2015 11:00 pm - Nobody is as happy to see school back in session as the volunteers of Dundee Township's FISH Food Pantry. Having the students back in the classrooms means the summer cr...
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Mission accomplished for Operation Stand DownAug 30, 2015 1:00 am - After six years, the annual Operation Stand Down to assist and educate veterans has been deemed successful enough that its mission is considered accomplished and the eve...
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Constable: Wheaton College grad has made fighting poverty his life's workAug 29, 2015 11:00 pm - There is a perception that if a college graduate can't find a “real” job, he always can go work for some nonprofit do-gooder charity, especially one with a religious ben...