Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
-
More than 50 kids participate in Mundelein's annual 'Shop with a Cop' programDec 15, 2014 10:00 pm - The Mundelein Police Department and the Mundelein Super Target recently teamed up to help a group of children have a brighter holiday with the annual "Shop with a Cop" p...
-
Bowlers take aim at suburban hungerDec 15, 2014 4:30 am - Bowlers knocked over pins in an effort to help knock out hunger in the Northwest suburbs on Sunday as Mount Prospect-based Northwest Compass, Inc. hosted its inaugural S...
-
Patton School students inspired to help Arlington Hts. familyDec 14, 2014 10:00 pm - Fifth-grader Liam McGuffin of Arlington Heights admits it: He doesn't mind doing chores around the house. But don't tell his mom, he adds. That's because he has donated...
-
Jewish school students make lunches for Lazarus House guestsDec 14, 2014 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Jewish School is helping the homeless in our community, learning more about what it means to volunteer, and having fun, too. During each school year, FVJS stu...
-
Mt. Prospect Lions make community donationsDec 14, 2014 10:00 pm - Every Sunday for 20 weeks each year from June through October, the Mount Prospect Lions coordinate and staff the downtown farmers market in the west Metra train station ...
-
Constable: Grayslake pastor proud of link to Civil Air PatrolDec 14, 2014 6:00 am - It took a few decades for Libertyville's Jill Paulson to truly grasp the impact made by civilians volunteering with the Civil Air Patrol during World War II - and her gr...
-
Believe Project: $100 to help sick friend buy presents for his kidsDec 14, 2014 12:01 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Paul Young of North Aurora. Here is an excerpt from his pitch: "I have a friend who recently found out that ...
-
Trip to North Pole helps families leave health battles behindDec 13, 2014 12:00 am - The 11:04 a.m. Metra train was a false alarm. But as Abby Peters, 5, and her brothers craned their necks to peer down the westbound tracks Saturday, the real deal follow...
-
Believe Project: $100 to add joy for family with health issues, little moneyDec 12, 2014 12:01 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Mel Fox of Lake Zurich. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "I have been a Daily Herald subscriber for over 30 ...
-
Mt. Prospect school collects toys for the needyDec 12, 2014 12:00 am - Lions Park School in Mount Prospect held its annual toy drive Friday, where all students bring an unwrapped gift for children who aren't as fortunate as many of the town...