Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Harper President’s Ball raises $390,000 for scholarshipsSep 28, 2012 12:29 pm - A dinner-and-dancing gala aimed at raising funds for Harper College scholarships and programs drew about 300 supporters last weekend — from faculty, administrators, trus...
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Help collect native plants seedsSep 28, 2012 12:24 pm - Citizens for Conservation restoration volunteers have launched their fall seed collecting schedule. Join them 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, and 3:30 to 5 p.m. Su...
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Matt’s Mile cancer fundraiser set for Oct. 5 at Prairie CrossingSep 28, 2012 10:14 am - Now in its third year, Grayslake’s annual Matt’s Mile and 5K Run/Walk will take place Friday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. in the Prairie Crossing subdivision. All proceeds benefit...
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Palatine’s Little City tapped for Hot Chocolate WalkSep 28, 2012 8:12 am - Once again, Little City Foundation has been chosen to benefit from one of the sweetest fundraisers around. The Palatine-based nonprofit agency, which serves people with ...
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Firefighters, cops meet business leaders in Palatine BowlSep 27, 2012 3:34 pm - Despite a winless record to date, local business leaders led by the staff and attorneys at Lavelle Law will take on members of the Palatine Police and Fire departments f...
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4th Annual Palatine Bowl to Raise Funds for Shelter, IncSep 26, 2012 11:00 pm - Despite a winless record to date, the staff and attorneys of Lavelle Law, Ltd will join together with other area business leaders to take on the Palatine Police and Fire...
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Youth and Family Counseling of Libertyville marks 50 years of serviceSep 26, 2012 11:19 am - Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler recently proclaimed a special day in recognition of Youth and Family Counseling in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its founding. ...
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Mom plans Arlington Heights cancer walk in son's memorySep 25, 2012 3:00 pm - One suburban mother is turning her family tragedy into a way to help others through a fundraising walk around Lake Arlington this weekend. At age 76, Naomi Moderick is o...
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With founder leaving, GWAYO turns focus to Latino youthSep 25, 2012 12:47 pm - From losing program locations due to a lack of funding to the closure of a thrift shop that didn’t meet expectations, Philip Herman has been through a lot with the organ...
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Local Alpha Gamma Delta chapter wins two major awardsSep 25, 2012 10:17 am - Delegates from the Northwest Suburban Alumnae Club of Alpha Gamma Delta, Patricia Smith, Carol Mosse and Sarah Hughes, represented the club at the International Conventi...