Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Dist. 220 seeks donations for Barrington-area family who lost house in fireNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - Barrington Area Unit School District 220 is seeking clothing donations for a district family who lost most of their belongings in a house fire last week, according to th...
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Gilberts woman's warmth 'lights up' children's facesNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - Laura Factly loves seeing the faces of young children "light up" when she walks into the room. It's motivated her to volunteer for the past eight years at Lakewood Eleme...
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Palatine Jaycees hold 57th annual tree saleNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - The Palatine Jaycees will be hosting their 57th annual Christmas Tree Sale in the Palatine Park District Aquatic Center parking lot this holiday season to raise funds to...
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St. Charles community defined by a family's contributionsNov 27, 2014 12:01 am - When it comes to the institutions that define St. Charles as a community, there is, perhaps, no family to be more thankful for than the Norris-Collins-Baker brood. The ...
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Beer and wine tasting benefit:Nov 27, 2014 12:01 am - The Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic & Center Foundation presents its annual wine and beer tasting Saturday, Dec. 6, at the civic center, on Hook Drive just west of R...
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Round Lake Beach cops help to brighten Thanksgiving Day for needyNov 27, 2014 12:00 am - Round Lake Beach police and other volunteers made Thanksgiving brighter for families in need by bringing fully cooked meals to their homes. Thursday's turkeys, side dish...
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Elgin woman dedicated to helping young volunteersNov 26, 2014 12:00 pm - Judy Cabrera says one of the most rewarding things about running the Youth United Way program in Elgin is seeing her high school mentees carry the volunteerism torch int...
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Antioch food pantry seeks sponsorsNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - Open Arms Mission Food Pantry is seeking sponsors for children in need of Christmas gifts this season. Families in need will pick up gifts for their children in mid-Dece...
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Barrington Countryside Fire accepting Toys for Tots donationsNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District will accept donations for the Toys for Tots collection drive at their fire stations from now through Dec. 15. "Our or...
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Run in Wauconda for charityNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - The 4th annual Wauconda Turkey Trot races will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday in downtown Wauconda. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Bliss Wine & Gifts, 201 S. Main...