Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Damaged church still a beacon for the communityNov 27, 2013 4:30 am - WASHINGTON, Ill. — Churchgoers file in on this Sunday morning like any other, greeting their neighbors and chatting about the events of the past week. But instead of a c...
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Suburban volunteers bring help, smiles to Washington, Ill.Nov 27, 2013 4:15 am - WASHINGTON, Ill. — As Annette Lemke drove into tornado-ravaged Washington on Sunday, the Lake Zurich woman had just one thought. “Oh my God, this is just terrible,” she ...
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E. Dundee bakery sends goodies to troops serving overseasNov 26, 2013 11:39 am - Operation Sweettooth is still under way. This year, the program may not have received the press it has in the past, but cookies and Rice Krispie treats are still being s...
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Lifetime director of United Way has volunteered for 60 yearsNov 26, 2013 9:09 am - Jack Shales of Elgin says people are brought into this world to help others. “You always have time to help other people,” he said. The 83-year-old Shales should know — h...
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Treetime, Goodwill team up to share the merryNov 25, 2013 2:00 pm - Submitted by Treetime and Goodwill More than 900 Christmas trees were donated to Goodwill on Friday as part of a unique program hosted by Treetime Christmas Creations of...
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Legion post grateful for all the supportNov 25, 2013 4:00 am - Within the past few days, members of Des Plaines American Legion Post 36 have been located at several stores in the Des Plaines area distributing small American flags to...
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Ronald McDonald House on track for 2015 opening in WinfieldNov 24, 2013 6:00 am - Cadence Health's push to bring a Ronald McDonald House to the Western suburbs by early 2015 is moving along as planned. The health system last week won approval from Win...
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Toys for Tots drop-off siteNov 24, 2013 5:27 am - State Rep. Ed Sullivan has teamed up with Century 21 to volunteer their offices as a Toys for Tots drop-off site for this holiday season, Sullivan said in a news release...
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Kiwanis Club party starts holidays in Campton HillsNov 23, 2013 11:34 am - The weather outside the Congregational United Church of Christ in Campton Hills was frightful Saturday, but the mood inside was quite delightful, as the Kiwanis of Campt...
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Naperville golf event cold but successfulNov 23, 2013 9:01 am - Scramble provides turkeys to needy families