Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Hanover Township backpack giveaway set for Aug. 12Jul 31, 2015 1:00 am - Hanover Township is offering free backpacks filled with school supplies to township residents for its annual backpack giveaway. Students in grades K-6 and their families...
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Hali's Quackers ready for Windy City Rubber Ducky DerbyJul 30, 2015 11:00 pm - Lara Thomas of Chicago is no stranger to Special Olympics. She started volunteering in 2000 through corporate volunteering opportunities and has helped with softball and...
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United Way announces $42 million community investmentJul 30, 2015 11:00 pm - United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, the largest private funder of health and human services in the region, announced it will invest a total of $41.9 million in the city ...
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Suburban courses join World's Largest Golf Outing to help wounded vetsJul 30, 2015 1:00 am - Golfers across the suburbs and around the country will be teeing off Monday for a common cause: the Wounded Warrior Project and its mission of helping injured service me...
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Thrift stores seek donationsJul 30, 2015 1:00 am - The thrift stores of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago are seeking donations of household items, such as pots and pans, dishes, microwaves small appliances, electronics, furni...
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Frato's Pizza donates wing winnings back to charityJul 30, 2015 1:00 am - After winning the "Best of the 'Burbs" award in Sunday's charity Wingfest for the Woodfield Area Children's Organization, Frato's Pizza of Schaumburg went the extra mile...
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Retired and senior volunteers soughtJul 30, 2015 1:00 am - The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and Foster Grandparent Program are hosting a senior volunteer recruitment fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at th...
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Lombard Race for the Cure registration openJul 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Registration for the Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Area Lombard Race for the Cure is now open. The event will take place Sunday, Sept. 20, at Yorktown Center, 22nd Street ...
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Car buying rewards program a hit in LibertyvilleJul 29, 2015 5:30 am - Rebates provide spark for local business, charities in Libertyville
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Special Recreation Association to host benefit car washJul 29, 2015 1:00 am - Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County hosts its 7th annual Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SRACLC staff and volunteers wi...