Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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8 named Eagle Scouts in St. Charles ceremonyJan 03, 2015 12:01 am - More than 300 people attended the Convocation of Eagles at the Riverwoods Family Campus in St. Charles Saturday, which recognized the achievements and service of eight n...
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Believe Project: $100 to buy gift cards for homeless peopleJan 02, 2015 4:00 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is John Spoden of Prospect Heights. Here is an excerpt of his pitch: “If I were lucky enough to win the $100, I...
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Believe Project: $100 to an upbeat friend facing foreclosureJan 01, 2015 6:41 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Sally Matzinger of Arlington Heights. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "My friend and I are soul mates in ou...
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How to help your suburban neighbors in needJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - People feel charitable during the holidays and want to do kind deeds. They just aren't always sure how. Donating money helps, but so does donating time. Charitable organ...
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Suburban fundraisers offer innovative ways to support a good causeJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - OK, so you have doused yourself with a bucket of ice water. How about plunging into the icy waters of Lake Michigan or challenging yourself to a string of roller coaster...
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Cell phones for seniors program reaches milestoneJan 01, 2015 12:01 am - More than 25,000 cellphones have been collected for a program that gives Cook County senior citizens a lifeline in case of an emergency, Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart ...
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Believe Project: $100 to daughter, grandkids who lost condo in fireDec 31, 2014 4:30 am - Today's winners of a $100 bill through the Believe Project are Joseph and Linda Mancini of Rolling Meadows. Here is an excerpt of their pitch: "Over the summer our daugh...
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Believe Project: $100 to help diabetic son keep up with the billsDec 30, 2014 12:01 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Joan Bishop of Grayslake. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "My son is a Type 1 diabetic. His wife left him t...
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Letter to Our Readers: Believe Project continuesDec 30, 2014 12:00 am - Additional benevolence means we'll continue The Believe Project
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Believe Project: $100 to help woman raise her grandsonDec 29, 2014 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Diana Arden of Fox River Grove. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "I believe that $100 would help my mom. She...