Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Grateful for all the donations to pantryDec 30, 2013 4:00 am - The Wheeling Township Food Pantry had the largest Thanksgiving distribution in recent years with 266 baskets going to needy individuals, families and senior citizens in ...
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Tickets on sale for King dinnerDec 29, 2013 5:37 pm - Tickets are on sale for the 13th annual Dr. King Remembrance and Celebration Dinner, to be held Friday, Jan. 17, at the Northwest Chicago Marriott Hotel in Hoffman Estat...
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Hanover Township toy drive benefits local familiesDec 27, 2013 12:08 pm - More than 730 families received gifts this year as a result of the Hanover Township Toy Drive and Sponsor-a-Family programs, officials said. Residents picked up presents...
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Fremd students host poverty awareness weekDec 26, 2013 4:50 pm - Two classes at Fremd High School in Palatine participated in a unique event to create awareness around the global issue of poverty. “Poverty Awareness Week” was a series...
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District 25 names fund for former principalDec 26, 2013 1:54 pm - Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 has started a new fund in honor of a former principal that will collect money to help children in need in the district. The Bern...
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Academy, fallen Marine's family host Navy recruits for ChristmasDec 26, 2013 4:30 am - A warm meal. A huge thank you. And a sharing of the Gospel. That's what a group of 50 recruits from Great Lakes Naval Station, some far away from their families, receive...
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Naperville seniors have a jolly ChristmasDec 25, 2013 4:40 pm - “I had nobody for the Christmas holiday, so I decided to come here,” said George Smith, a 46-year resident of Naperville. Smith was one of more than 200 people who took ...
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Christmas at Lazarus House a Fox Valley traditionDec 25, 2013 4:39 pm - Close to 200 people gathered for food, conversation and cups of cheer at Lazarus House’s annual Christmas Brunch in St. Charles on Wednesday. Volunteers and visitors wer...
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Prospect Hts. police donate to Giving TreeDec 25, 2013 12:43 pm - The Prospect Heights Police Association donated more than $500 in gifts, purchased and wrapped by members of the Prospect Heights Police Department and their families to...
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Holiday food and fellowship for Des Plaines seniorsDec 25, 2013 11:13 am - Christmas spirit was in the air as 20 volunteers served holiday dinner to about 100 seniors at the Frisbie Senior Center in Des Plaines Wednesday. Some volunteers dishe...