Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Season of giving living up to its nameNov 19, 2013 4:40 pm - It’s been said this is the season of giving, and as such, I’m going to highlight several efforts going on in the community to support the ailing and the less fortunate. ...
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Bears rookies pitch in to help feed military familiesNov 18, 2013 6:51 pm - Just a week after the nation celebrated Veterans Day, representatives from the Chicago Bears and other organizations came together Monday in Gurnee to help feed some mil...
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Special Tribute Hockey Game set for Dec. 7Nov 18, 2013 5:29 pm - Save A Star Drug Awareness Foundation and the Highland Park Giants will host their 7th Annual Special Tribute Hockey Game on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8:10 p.m. at the Centen...
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K-9 Rescue to host fundraisersNov 18, 2013 5:08 pm - Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue will host fundraisers in Libertyville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Adler Park Lodge (behind the pool), 1500 Milwaukee Av...
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Retired and senior volunteers sought for student assistanceNov 18, 2013 11:59 am - The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Lake County, makes a difference in the lives of children, families, seniors, ...
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Des Plaines accepts winter clothes donationsNov 17, 2013 3:58 pm - The city of Des Plaines is collecting new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for those in the community who are in need, officials said. Donations for the Mitten Tree Pro...
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Storms can’t keep pizza fans from Palatine showdownNov 17, 2013 10:23 am - Apparently, the appeal of pizza is weatherproof. The Palatine Jaycees held its annual Pizza Showdown fundraiser at Durty Nellie’s on Sunday, and organizers say the inten...
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Barrington launches White House renovation planNov 16, 2013 12:00 pm - At 115 years old, Barrington's “White House” now stands more like an elderly widow greeting visitors who pass through her neighborhood than the architectural grand dame ...
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Operation Christmas Child packing party in St. Charles aims for 150 filled shoe boxesNov 16, 2013 11:25 am - Dozens of families filled Fellowship Hall at St. Mark’s Preschool in St. Charles on Saturday morning to pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The service projec...
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Suburbs organizing relief for Philippines typhoon victimsNov 16, 2013 7:00 am - Dante Parado knew he had to do something. The Hanover Park resident who was born in the Philippines and lived there until he was 13 couldn't believe his eyes as he watch...