Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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North Suburban YMCA holds fourth annual Community Strong golf eventAug 08, 2024 12:37 pm - On July 18 under blue skies and gorgeous 70 degree weather, over 110 golfers, 25 volunteers, and more than 60 sponsors and vendors participated in the North Suburban YMCA’s (NSYMCA) fourth annual Community Strong Golf Fundraiser at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling.
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Oakton College receives $100,000 Challenge Gift to grow scholarship opportunities for Oakton studentsAug 08, 2024 10:15 am - A pair of community members donated $100,000 to the Oakton College Educational Foundation to serve as a challenge to inspire others to join them in providing students the financial support they need to reach their goals.
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St. Charles church to host wine tasting to benefit Feeding MinistriesAug 07, 2024 12:20 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church is hosting a Feeding Ministries Fundraiser at The Wine Exchange in St. Charles on Thursday, Aug. 15
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Hilltop Community Supper offer picnic-style meal Aug. 13Aug 06, 2024 11:05 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its next Hilltop Community Supper on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The free supper will be offered as a “Picnic on the Hill” or drive-through and to-go dinner.
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Critical need for blood: Join the Aug. 22 blood drive at Kane County Government CenterAug 05, 2024 6:57 pm - Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Whether it’s for emergency surgeries, cancer treatments, or trauma care, blood donations play a crucial role...
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Missionary from Africa visits Shepherd of the Prairie in HuntleyAug 05, 2024 6:42 pm - Daudi (David) Msseemmaa, one of the missionaries Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church helps sponsor in Africa, took part in worship on Sunday, July 21, at the Huntley church.
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Hunger Resource Network board member shares food insecurity challengesAug 05, 2024 10:31 am - Amy Levin Schneider can now freely share an important reminder — food insecurity has no boundaries.
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Village Treasure House announces new grants to nonprofit agenciesAug 05, 2024 10:19 am - Village Treasure House (VTH) announced its spring 2024 six-month grant funding of $114,000 with total funding exceeding $4 million since 1998, when the charitable organization began distributing grants to local nonprofit agencies.
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Mundelein Tool Library lands a new homeAug 04, 2024 8:10 pm - Months after the volunteers running the Mundelein Tool Library were told they had to relocate, they’ve finally found a new home.
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How St. Charles Veterans Center makes a difference: National VFW awards post for community serviceAug 02, 2024 5:00 am - The St. Charles Veterans Center, where the VFW, American Legion Post 342, AMVETS Post 503 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 693 all conduct their meetings and business, serves as the command post of sorts for extensive community outreach.