Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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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...
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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...