Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Arlington Heights family collecting items for troopsApr 01, 2013 5:11 pm - The family of a fallen Arlington Heights Marine is organizing a supplies collection drive this spring and looking for donations. Dawn Hedrick, mother-in-law to James Sta...
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Schaumburg hosts walk to end brain cancer May 5Apr 01, 2013 4:14 pm - WGN News Anchor Jackie Bange will emcee the Michael Matters 5K Stadium Walk to End Brain Cancer on Sunday, May 5 at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Roa...
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Displaced pets get helping ‘paw’ from Philadelphia groupMar 30, 2013 10:28 am - Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — When a house fire breaks out in the Philadelphia area, the Red Cross springs into action to offer the family a helping hand and a place t...
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Mundelein HS show to benefit Make-A-Wish FoundationMar 29, 2013 3:13 pm - Mundelein High School students will sing, dance, juggle, read poetry and more to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at their annual variety show, Friday, April 5 at 7 p....
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PADS Lake County to host SleepOut for Shelter at CarmelMar 29, 2013 12:33 pm - SleepOut for Shelter, an awareness event and fundraiser that is part of an ongoing effort by PADS Lake County to end homelessness, is set for Saturday, May 11, at Carmel...
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Volunteers sought for Volo Bog, Moraine Hills and McHenry DamMar 28, 2013 3:57 pm - Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside and Moraine Hills State Park and McHenry Dam in McHenry are seeking volunteers for the following positions: Ÿ Docent/Interpretiv...
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New Palatine Park District committee to hold food driveMar 28, 2013 2:12 pm - The first project of the Palatine Park District’s recently formed Service Committee will be a Breakfast of Champions Food Drive from Monday, April 1, through Sunday, Apr...
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Hoffman Estates Park District names employee, team player, volunteer of the yearMar 28, 2013 11:28 am - The Hoffman Estates Park District recently recognized its 2012 employee of the year and team player of the year. Sally Whalen, a disbursement associate for the business ...
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Schaumburg resale shop to host ‘re-purposing’ eventMar 27, 2013 10:49 am - The Kenneth Young Center Resale Shop, 1150 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, will host its first re-purposing event at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 3. Customers will have the oppo...
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Lake Zurich High raises $30,000 at Charity BashMar 25, 2013 9:58 am - Members of the Lake Zurich High School Student Council announced their annual districtwide fundraiser, Charity Bash 2013, raised $30,037 for the Epilepsy Foundation of G...