Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Nursing board volunteers at burn survivor campJul 18, 2025 2:09 pm - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing staff volunteered at a summer camp for child burn victims, running games and crafts.
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‘This is a blessing’: Suburban charity helps retired police dogs get health careJul 18, 2025 5:45 am - Like a lot of retirees, Hogyn tries to stay active. He runs. He plays. He does his best to keep up with the younger crowd — all while battling arthritis and nagging skin ...
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Fine Line to hold online auction fundraiser starting July 18Jul 16, 2025 10:26 pm - Longtime volunteer John Abel and his wife Carol donated their extensive art collection to the Fine Line Creative Arts Center. The auction will begin on Friday, July 18.
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Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation launches fundraising campaign for downtown parkJul 16, 2025 12:59 pm - The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District, has launched a fundraising campaign, “From Parking Lot to Park,” to raise $800,000 to support enhanced amenities for the Glen Ellyn Downtown Community Park.
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Winfield Historical Society seeks sponsors for revised edition of history bookJul 16, 2025 11:32 am - The Winfield Historical Society is seeking sponsors for the new revised edition of the history book detailing town's past. Donations start at $100, with perks like book copies and name listings.
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Bipartisan support helps foundations avoid tax increase in new Trump legislationJul 16, 2025 7:27 am - Two Republican senators and a broad bipartisan coalition of funders and nonprofits prevented a 600% increase in taxes levied on the endowments of the largest private foundations as part of President Donald Trump’s the tax and spending legislation.
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Aurora’s Wesley UMC collecting backpacks for homelessJul 15, 2025 11:29 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is collecting backpacks for unhoused neighbors. Donations of new and slightly used backpacks can be donated through Thursday, July 17.
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Suburban firefighters to play hockey for charityJul 15, 2025 6:37 pm - Watch suburban firefighters battle each other in charity hockey matches Aug. 2.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services welcomes four new board membersJul 14, 2025 4:33 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services appoints four new board members to provide leadership and enhance the organization's service to families in need.
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Gary UMC raising funds for Texas flood victims through bracelet salesJul 14, 2025 3:25 pm - Gary United Methodist Church members are making bracelets to raise money for Texas flood victims. Proceeds will go to organizations like First United Methodist Church of Kerrville providing shelter.