Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Des Plaines police collecting prom dressesMar 24, 2013 3:38 pm - The Des Plaines Police Department is accepting gently-used gowns, dresses and accessories throughout March for young women who may need help purchasing formal/prom wear....
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Event benefits Lake County Haven:Mar 22, 2013 4:33 pm - Redeemer LIFE Church hosts Springfest, a special family event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Hawthorn Middle School North, 201 W. Hawthorn Parkway in Vernon...
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Caring in action: Organization wants more understanding, resourcesMar 22, 2013 11:40 am - Mike Baker of Schaumburg is one of the passionate parents involved in the Schaumburg Autism Society, what he calls “a simple parent support group.” Baker has been invol...
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Computer donations needed:Mar 21, 2013 6:25 pm - The United Way of Lake County needs donations of flat screen monitors, laptop power cord adapters, USB keyboards and mice for individuals or companies for its Computer L...
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Mt. Prospect roofing company wants to give away a roofMar 20, 2013 3:27 pm - Jim Peterson Jr. says a strong sense of community is a key part of his family’s business. Peterson is vice president of Peterson Roofing Inc., a Mount Prospect-based com...
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Palatine Jaycees taking applications for financial assistanceMar 19, 2013 11:30 am - The Palatine Jaycees are accepting applications for the group’s annual Community Donations Program from Palatine residents and local community organizations in need of f...
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Glass Slipper Project collection under way at Zengeler CleanersMar 18, 2013 1:35 pm - Spring is just a few short weeks away, and that means the 2013 collection drive for the Glass Slipper Project is now under way at all eight Zengeler Cleaners locations. ...
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Kids home on break puts greater demand on food pantryMar 18, 2013 1:16 pm - Spring break for area school students falling the week before Easter will not help FISH Food Pantry volunteers keep their shelves stocked for the holiday. When elementar...
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Van contest focuses on people with disabilitiesMar 15, 2013 11:00 pm - Only 14 when he was paralyzed playing football, Steve Herbst of Palatine learned how to drive using mechanical controls for his hands. "I've been using them for 25 year...
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Magee Middle School to host clothing giveawayMar 15, 2013 4:53 pm - John T. Magee Middle School in Round Lake will host a clothing giveaway during parent-teacher conferences Thursday. Deborah Arthurs, a sixth-grade math and science teach...