Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Wheaton preparing for Reindeer Run 5KNov 12, 2014 10:00 pm - With an eye toward easing holiday stress, Wheaton Lions Club and Wheaton Park District are co-sponsoring the third annual Reindeer Run 5K. The fun run will step off at 8...
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Jennifer Hudson to present $250,000 grant to Palatine-based WINGS SaturdayNov 12, 2014 12:01 am - Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson will present a $250,000 donation to Palatine-based WINGS as part of a grand opening Saturday of the showcase Verizon Destination Stor...
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Wheeling 'Taste of the Town' revenue doublesNov 11, 2014 10:00 pm - Wheeling's Taste of the Town "Healthy Harvest" celebration last month at the Westin Chicago North Shore drew nearly 900 attendees who enjoyed tastings, select wine and c...
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Workshop on improving volunteer engagement Nov. 19Nov 11, 2014 10:00 pm - HandsOn Suburban Chicago is pleased host a workshop by volunteer impact expert, Tony Goodrow on Wednesday, Nov. 19, entitled "Relative Impact ROI: A More Meaningful Way ...
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FISH Food Pantry hopes for turkey donationsNov 11, 2014 10:00 pm - This Thanksgiving, don't expect to receive a frozen turkey from volunteers at the Carpentersville-based FISH Food Pantry. For the second year, the holiday's centerpiece ...
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Nurses' care sparks legacy gift to Northwest Community HospitalNov 09, 2014 10:00 pm - Even though it happened more than 10 years ago, orthopedics nurse Mary Justo still remembers the patient and comforting her during the night. As a new nurse, fresh out ...
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Legion Post 690 seeks donations for Adopt a Sailor holiday dinnerNov 09, 2014 10:00 pm - The Palatine American Legion Post 690 family is seeking donations for its Adopt a Sailor dinner which is to be held on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27, when sailors from...
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Honor Flight inspires Kildeer man to make movieNov 09, 2014 6:00 am - Newly retired and looking for a good cause, Dale Chellis of Kildeer read a newspaper column in March 2008 about Honor Flight Chicago. The fledgling charity was organizin...
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Arlington Hts. collecting for holiday gift programNov 09, 2014 12:01 am - The village of Arlington Heights is collecting donations for its annual Holiday Assistance Program, which helps families in need during the holiday season. There are fou...
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Moving Picture: Ex-exec gives freedom of scuba diving to disabledNov 08, 2014 6:00 am - Ryan O' Toole describes it as “the greatest feeling in the world.” O'Toole is talking about scuba diving. Actually, he's typing, not talking, because typing is the only ...