Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elgin trivia tourney raises money for literacy tutoringApr 18, 2015 1:00 am - Twenty-two teams competed Saturday in The Literacy Connection's 18th Annual Trivia Bee Fundraiser at Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin. Teams comprised no more than four m...
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Believe Project: $100 for a man who can't work because of his heartApr 17, 2015 5:31 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Raymond Charlette of Crystal Lake. Here is an excerpt of his suggestion: "I believe the $100 will be very we...
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Hersey kids treat seniors for a dayApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - They've been doing it for 45 years, and on Friday, the John Hersey High School Service Over Self club did it again - held Senior Day. On Senior Day, they serve breakfast...
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Grayslake Middle School students, staff shave heads to fight childhood cancerApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - The gymnasium at Grayslake Middle School was turned into a barber shop Friday. The school hosted its second annual St. Baldrick's even to raise money for childhood canc...
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Believe Project: $100 for cousin whose daughter diedApr 16, 2015 5:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Carol Peterson of Elgin. Here is an excerpt of her suggestion: "I would give the $100 to my cousin Fran. Her...
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W.A.C.O. Sponsors End of Winter Coat DriveApr 15, 2015 11:00 pm - The Woodfield Area Children's Organization wants you to clean out your closet! If you or your children's coats have gotten too big, or too small, or if you're just plain...
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Bid on travel, concerts packages at hospice eventApr 15, 2015 11:00 pm - Tickets are on sale now for the "Garden Party," Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice's annual fundraising event. It will be held on Friday, May 15, at the Q Center, off Route 2...
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Believe Project: $100 for a single mom who is trying to make ends meetApr 15, 2015 5:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Angela Hanson of Des Plaines. Here is an excerpt of her suggestion: "I know a single mom with a 9-year-old s...
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Women "Chip" in for ClearbrookApr 14, 2015 11:00 pm - On Monday, June 8th, more than 100 women will take to the fairway at Clearbrook's 14th Annual Women's Classic Golf Outing. This unique event offers a delightful day on a...
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Believe Project: $100 for a nonprofit that seeks to end human traffickingApr 14, 2015 5:31 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Barb Westerlund of Lake Zurich. Here is an excerpt of her suggestion: "A21 is a nonprofit organization that ...