Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Vernon Hills cops suport Toys for TotsNov 05, 2012 12:29 pm - It’s never too early to think about Christmas — just look around at the mall — or to think about all the children who might not get any toys. The Vernon Hills Police Dep...
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New Age Transportation collecting goods for Hurricane Sandy victimsNov 05, 2012 8:56 am - A Lake Zurich transportation firm is collecting canned food and other nonperishable goods for New Jersey residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. New Age Transportation is...
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Preschool collection buys pies for needyNov 05, 2012 7:48 am - The Naperville Park District’s preschool program’s sixth annual Pennies for Pies drive is under way with a goal of raising enough money to surpass last year’s total of 1...
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NY marathoners run to help in storm-ravaged Staten IslandNov 04, 2012 11:15 am - Jordan Metzl thought he’d be running in his 30th marathon today. Instead, the sports medicine doctor will jog through the streets of storm-ravaged Staten Island to deliv...
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House of Hope in Barrington expandsNov 02, 2012 3:06 pm - House of Hope Resale, 200 N. Hough St. in downtown Barrington, will open its doors Wednesday, Nov. 7 to a completely transformed space. “Not only is it the kickoff o...
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Palatine Jaycees to hold Best Pizza Contest for fundraiserNov 02, 2012 2:05 pm - The Palatine Jaycees will hold a contest Sunday to determine who makes the best pizza in Palatine. The fundraiser will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. ...
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Saints Challenge 5K offers ‘reality check’ this yearNov 01, 2012 7:48 am - Cross country runners from St. Charles East High School know what “reality check” means. This year, other runners will have a chance to experience it, when the 34th ann...
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Annual Fall Football Fundraiser to be held in PalatineOct 31, 2012 4:08 pm - The Palatine Opportunity Center will hold the second annual Fall Football Fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Golf Nation, 399 N. Quentin Road, Pa...
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Suburban firefighters taking on Chicago Wheelchair Bulls for charityOct 31, 2012 1:18 pm - Firefighters from Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights will take on the Chicago Wheelchair Bulls next month in a game meant to raise money for the team and awareness of i...
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Children’s Advocacy Center asking for gift card donationsOct 30, 2012 2:22 pm - The Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County in Hoffman Estates is asking for donations of $10 Target gift cards to be distributed to each child tha...