Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Lisle groups help those in need regardless of the seasonDec 11, 2014 10:00 pm - Touchdown for Charity and Poised for Success are two local groups that stretch their giving spirit beyond a single holiday. All year long, groups of knitters and croche...
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Palatine Legion group hosts Santa breakfast Dec. 20Dec 11, 2014 12:01 am - The Sons of the American Legion in Palatine are hosting a special holiday pancake breakfast with Santa open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 20. The event will take place...
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Catholic Charities provides a merry Christmas for thousandsDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - It will be a merrier Christmas this year for the needy families who went home with presents Thursday from the Catholic Charities gift program. Almost 50 volunteers dist...
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Volunteers collecting gifts for Wauconda-area familiesDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - A small group of volunteers will give Christmas presents to needy Wauconda School District 118 students and their families in what's become an annual tradition. Calling ...
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Donors help all-girls robotics team at Elk GroveDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Local businesses donated $1,000 to Elk Grove High School's all-female robotics team, helping them purchase materials to compete in a Northwest Suburban High School Distr...
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Humanitarian Service Project needs donations, volunteers for Christmas OfferingDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - The Humanitarian Service Project of DuPage County is seeking donations of new toys and nonperishable food to support underprivileged children and families through its an...
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Des Plaines school wins technology in national video contestDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Algonquin Middle School in Des Plaines won up to $60,000 worth of education technology and support after a class led by teachers Dorothy Henson and Cathy Hanley produced...
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Believe Project: $100 to help woman with small pocketbook, big heartDec 10, 2014 12:00 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Megan Schultz of Itasca. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: “The person most worthy of this award is a family ...
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Toys for Tots: We're all invited to playDec 09, 2014 10:00 pm - For all the economic indicators we frequently hear, none of them are really understandable to an underprivileged child. We hear on the news that S & P futures are up and...
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Soup Kettle chef cooks up good will at Elgin churchDec 09, 2014 10:00 pm - "I've always enjoyed cooking and working at the church's Soup Kettle and it is my way to pay back Elgin - which has been an ideal place to raise a family," said longtime...