Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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'If you can't breathe, nothing else matters': LUNG FORCE Walk returns Sept. 16 at Cantigny ParkSep 11, 2023 6:00 am - For the past 115 years, the American Lung Association has been working to improve lung health with education, advocacy, and research. The goal isn't just to eliminate lu...
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Wheaton church's Little Red Truck Ministry to hold food drive SaturdaySep 11, 2023 1:00 am - Hope Presbyterian Church in Wheaton will hold a food drive on behalf of Wheaton's People's Resource Center on Saturday, Sept. 16. The drive will take place from 10 a.m. ...
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St. Charles boy celebrates 9th birthday by packing potatoes at Northern Illinois Food BankSep 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Sean Peterson: 'I have a lot. I don't really need anything'
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Downers Grove Bicycle Club to host used bike collection event Oct. 1Sep 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Old bikes will find a new life when the Downers Grove Bicycle Club hosts its annual used bike collection event on Sunday, Oct. 1. It will be 3 to 6 p.m. in the main par...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's 25th annual Hunger Scramble Golf Outing raises over $150,000 for hunger reliefSep 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's 25th annual Northern Illinois Food Bank Hunger Scramble, presented by Old Second National Bank, drew more than 220 golfers and raised over ...
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Fine Line is hosting 'This Art is on Fire' fundraiser Sept. 23Sep 09, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will host "This Art is on Fire" fundraiser under a big tent on the Fine Line grounds in St. Char...
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Giving Hope: Oktoberfest on Oct. 15 will raise funds for low-income, working familiesSep 09, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 15, FamilyForward will host its annual premier fundraising event, "Giving Hope." This year's event highlights the 20th anniversary of FamilyForward (orig...
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Petting zoo, pony rides and seasonal activities kick off annual Autumn Fair on Sept. 16Sep 08, 2023 11:00 pm - The Geneva Park District Foundation invites the community to celebrate the season at its annual Autumn Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16. It will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at P...
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Amid search for new owner, Friendship Village helps seniors displaced by July fireSep 08, 2023 1:00 am - The original version of this article incorrectly identified displaced Emerald Village resident Mary Becker. Searching for new ownership while under bankruptcy prote...
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Make a difference with Lombard Service LeagueSep 07, 2023 11:00 pm - The Lombard Service League is inviting friends and prospective members to join them for a kickoff dinner on Thursday, Sept. 14, at Anna Weselak's home. A 6:30 p.m. soci...