Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elk Grove nonprofit CEO makes a difference in the communityNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - A college English major, Mitchell Bruski so loved literature that he went to work for a bookstore after graduation. But it was through conversations with other book love...
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District 214 surpasses goal, collects 120,000 cans for area pantriesNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 reached, and surpassed, its ambitious goal of collecting 100,000 cans of food this month as part of the district's centennial...
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St. Charles woman provides hope in face of heroin scourgeNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - Lea Minalga formed the Geneva-based Hearts of Hope in 1998 to educate and prevent people from using heroin, counsel addicts and provide support to their families. "The ...
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Warren High clothing driveNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - Warren's Future Business Leaders of America hosts two drives to benefit those in need. FBLA's third annual Sole Searching Shoe Collection is now through Dec. 4. New or u...
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District 214 foundation online auction available nowNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - The Community Education Foundation of Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is hosting its annual online auction through Dec. 2. The fundraising event features don...
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Mundelein police, Elly's team up to distribute turkeys to needy familiiesNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - It took all of 20 minutes, and in a blur, 75 turkeys were off to their holiday destinations. The Mundelein Police Department and Elly's Pancake House in Mundelein teamed...
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Wheaton Reindeer Run raising money for Ronald McDonald HouseNov 25, 2014 12:00 am - Driving around to look at light displays, baking and decorating cookies from Grandma's recipe, exchanging gifts chosen just for each loved one, feeling the spirit of the...
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Mooseheart's Holiday Lights features new displaysNov 24, 2014 10:00 pm - Back for its fifth year, Mooseheart's Holiday Lights show has become a family tradition, not only for communities in Kane County, but for individuals and families who en...
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Volunteers needed for Prospect Hts. prairie seed planting dayNov 24, 2014 10:00 pm - Like getting your hands dirty? Make an investment in a major community project that you can really feel good about. while having a good time with your neighbors. From 9 ...
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Bring food to Glen Ellyn Turkey Trot to aid local pantryNov 24, 2014 10:00 pm - Glen Ellyn Park District will sponsor its annual Turkey Trot Thursday, where residents of all ages can run, walk or jog five miles before they fill up on turkey and mash...