Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Kaitlin's Hideout holding fundraiser to keep doors openNov 08, 2014 12:01 am - Kaitlin's Hideout in Glen Ellyn gives kids with special needs and their parents a place to play and get support. Founder Lisa Kelly says it's a safe haven for such famil...
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Lombard families celebrate new playgroundNov 08, 2014 12:01 am - Volunteers gathered Saturday morning to help spread mulch around new playground equipment at the William Hammerschmidt Elementary School Learn + Play Gardens in Lombard....
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Donate toys in Mundelein:Nov 06, 2014 12:01 am - The Mundelein Police Department is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect gifts for the Toys for Tots Program. You can deposit an unwrapped,...
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Wheelchair Bulls take on Arlington Hts. firefighters SaturdayNov 05, 2014 12:01 am - The Chicago Wheelchair Bulls will take on the Arlington Heights Fire Department as part of an annual basketball tournament and fundraiser on Saturday night. The 6th annu...
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Jaycees host Palatine pizza competition Nov. 16Nov 05, 2014 12:01 am - Who makes the Palatine area's best pizza? The Palatine Jaycees are holding a fundraising contest later this month to find out. More than 10 pizza restaurants that delive...
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Barrington church to host South Sudan Soiree IVNov 04, 2014 10:00 pm - St. Michael's Episcopal Church of Barrington will host the South Sudan Soiree IV at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at St. Michael's, 647 Dundee Ave., Barrington. Tickets a...
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Buffalo Grove police grow beards for healthNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - During the month of November, about 20 Buffalo Grove police officers will be growing facial hair in support of The Movember Foundation and their efforts to raise public ...
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Hanover Twp. seeking donations to holiday gift driveNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - Hanover Township has launched a donation drive for new, unwrapped toys benefiting hundreds of kids for the holidays. Donated presents can be dropped off at township's he...
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District 214's centennial food drive sets ambitious goalNov 03, 2014 10:00 pm - When Mark Gunther joined John Hersey High School's food drive more than 10 years ago, he saw potential to better serve the community. By reorganizing, creating a new str...
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Rise From the Ashes helps abused women get legal aidNov 03, 2014 6:01 am - Formed less than a year ago, Rise From the Ashes is a DuPage-based, nonprofit group that helps women who have left abusive relationships and are unable to afford an atto...