Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Des Plaines taking the (frigid) plunge for Special OlympicsFeb 03, 2015 12:00 am - Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz is challenging residents to take a dip in the frigid waters of Lake Opeka later this month for a good cause. Bogusz this week announced pla...
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Believe Project: $100 to help a neighbor's daughter recover from accidentFeb 02, 2015 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Elaine Kleinschmidt of Arlington Heights. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "My pick for the Believe Project ...
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Empty Bowls fundraiser to support food pantryFeb 01, 2015 10:00 pm - This year, District 212's Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, in the student cafeteria at West Leyden High School, 1000 Wolf Road, No...
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Wirtz Beverage employees, Salute team up to help vetFeb 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Around the Palatine offices of Salute Inc. — the nonprofit organization that helps returning military — they call them “bluebirds.” “They're blessings that fly in out of...
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Pizzas 4 Patriots delivers for troops on Super Bowl SundayFeb 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Elk Grove Village-based Pizzas 4 Patriots teamed up with international express shipping provider DHL Express to hand off piping hot pizzas to troops serving abroad. The ...
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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital fundraising campaign exceeds $20 millionFeb 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Following the lead of campaign co-chairs Paul and Barbara Hills, many Barrington-area philanthropists have made major charitable gifts to the Look Forward campaign in su...
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Believe Project: $100 to sister to memorialize baby she lostFeb 01, 2015 6:35 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Toni Unger of Villa Park. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "This past April, my nephew was born into heaven ...
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District 95 Educational Foundation gala:Feb 01, 2015 12:01 am - The Lake Zurich Unit District 95 Educational Foundation's annual gala is set for 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at The Arboretum Club, 401 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove...
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Pushup world record attempt scheduled in Elgin, ElmhurstJan 31, 2015 6:35 am - Fitness club with branch in Elgin to join in world record attempt
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Believe Project: $100 to niece who has toddler with brain tumorJan 31, 2015 6:31 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Margaret Anleitner of Algonquin. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "My story is about my niece and her 1-year...