Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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W.J. Murphy students help Mano a Mano in Round Lake ParkDec 04, 2012 12:08 pm - Students at W.J. Murphy Elementary School in Round Lake recently provided essential supplies for a child care room during a visit to their community partner, Mano a Mano...
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Santo's widow backs diabetes-alert dogs 'Ron would have loved'Dec 04, 2012 4:30 am - On the second anniversary of Ron Santo's death Monday, the Cubs legend's widow says that she couldn't be more excited about “extending his legacy” by pushing a cause “Ro...
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Donations for hurricane victimsDec 03, 2012 6:07 pm - MBX Systems, 1200 Technology Way, Libertyville, is accepting donations from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 12 for two charities to benefit victims of Hurricane ...
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Waukegan attorney holds gift driveDec 02, 2012 10:40 am - Waukegan attorney Elliot Pinsel is holding his 20th annual gift drive for people in need. Pinsel has more than 650 paper “ornaments” with gift suggestions on a tree with...
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Holiday chocolate sales to benefit McHenry health clinicDec 02, 2012 10:25 am - Katie Anderson-Tedder first learned about the Family Health Partnership Clinic last year as a reporter working on an assignment. The clinic serves under- and uninsured ...
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Arlington Hts. Santa Run draws more than 2,000Dec 01, 2012 2:00 pm - More than 2,000 Santas gave a festive feel to downtown Arlington Heights Saturday morning as the town’s Rotary chapter held its annual Santa Run. The weather was perfect...
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Woodlands Academy hosts annual Winter WonderwalkNov 30, 2012 6:46 pm - Magnificent Lake Forest residences decorated in holiday finery will welcome Winter Wonderwalk guests of Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Chris...
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Barrington church cookie walk Dec. 8Nov 30, 2012 4:35 pm - It’s that time of year again, when the ladies of Community Church of Barrington start to bake the thousands of cookes that will be available at the annual Cookie Walk Sa...
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Gingerbread house decoratingNov 30, 2012 4:13 pm - One Hope United will host “Gingerbread Houses of Hope” Dec. 7 to benefit the agency’s child abuse prevention programs and services and child development centers. The dro...
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Mini horse rings bell for Salvation ArmyNov 30, 2012 4:04 pm - WEST BEND, Wis. — Tinker may be miniature — as in a miniature horse — but he’s a big money raiser for the Salvation Army. He uses his mouth to hold and ring a red bell a...