Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Veterans to benefit from Ice Fishing Derby on Bangs LakeJan 31, 2015 12:01 am - Two veterans organizations were the big winners of Saturday's LVVA 6th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Bangs Lake in Wauconda. The Wounded Heroes Foundation and Veterans R&R...
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People get barefoot in Bartlett for park projectJan 31, 2015 12:00 am - Inspired by the ice-bucket fundraising challenge that went viral last year, about 20 people shed their shoes and socks and stood in snow Saturday to support a Bartlett p...
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Believe Project: $100 for nun who works to promote Mideast peaceJan 30, 2015 4:31 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Evelyn Milano of Arlington Heights. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "Her name is Sister Paulette Schroeder....
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Two Vernon Hills High students selected for project to give $1,000 to someone in needJan 29, 2015 9:01 am - If you had the chance to give $1,000 to someone in need, would you do it, and who would you help? Vernon Hills High School students Serena Panos and Jack Brandl accepted...
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Believe Project: $100 to reward elderly mom's nursing assistantJan 29, 2015 4:31 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Joy Shelus of Elgin. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "Certified Nursing Assistants work hard. My mother is ...
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Elk Grove group sends 5,000 pizzas to AfghanistanJan 29, 2015 12:00 am - Elk Grove Village-based Pizzas 4 Patriots is shipping 5,000 pizzas to Afghanistan so that soldiers can enjoy a taste of home while watching the NFL championship game. ...
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Mundelein fire blood drive:Jan 28, 2015 12:01 am - Mundelein Fire Department and LifeSource will team up to host the "Everyday Heroes Blood Drive" on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mundelein Fire Station #1 1...
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Believe Project: $100 to aunt who was full-time caretaker of parentsJan 27, 2015 4:31 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Gayle Politowicz of Elgin. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "For over 20 years my aunt was a full-time caret...
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Wheaton coffee shop owners prep for Africa tripJan 27, 2015 12:01 am - Coffee, connection and community. That's what River City Roasters in downtown Wheaton has been all about since it opened in late 2013. Now, the owners are hoping to ma...
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Heart of a Marine Foundation ball Feb. 21Jan 27, 2015 12:01 am - The Heart of a Marine Foundation will hold its 10th anniversary Hearts of Valor Ball from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, 50 N....