Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Volo man uses antique popcorn wagon to raise funds for children in needJan 20, 2023 12:00 am - Over the past six years, Scott Uglinica of Volo, with a 1928 Ford Model Popcorn Wagon in tow, has raised thousands of dollars to help children in need in McHenry and Lak...
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Free assistance with federal/state electronic tax filing begins Feb. 11 at CODJan 19, 2023 10:00 pm - College of DuPage is offering free assistance with electronic filing of state and federal tax returns at convenient locations throughout DuPage County. Sessions are held...
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St. Francis High School family funds new tennis facilityJan 19, 2023 10:00 pm - Dan and Julie Loughman, parents of St. Francis High School alumni Emily and Caroline and current student Will, have made a $400,000 naming gift toward a new tennis court...
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Delta Foundation's Heal-A-Thon to benefit Fox Valley United WayJan 18, 2023 10:00 pm - The Delta Foundation for Spiritual Studies, a nonprofit organization creating accessible spiritual education and training, is partnering with the Fox Valley United Way f...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley to host tutor training workshopJan 18, 2023 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will host a free tutor training workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 6-15 at the St. Charles Public Library. Train...
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Lombard blood drives collect over 80 pints during National Blood Donor MonthJan 18, 2023 10:00 pm - January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to honor voluntary blood donors and encourage more people to donate blood and help save lives. The village of Lombard is t...
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Northwest Community Healthcare awards $100,000 to community groupsJan 18, 2023 12:00 am - The NCH Community Health and Outreach Board Committee has awarded $100,000 to 15 community agencies to support programs that help increase access to care and promote hea...
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Elmhurst Rotary Club provides winter coats to families in needJan 17, 2023 10:00 pm - On Jan. 4, Mary Beth Harper, president of the Rotary Club of Elmhurst, received a request from the director of the Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants. The requ...
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Restaurant owner feeds hundreds of seniors for freeJan 17, 2023 5:00 am - Growing up in an orphanage, Balmoral Restaurant owner Colin Smith saw his share of generosity, especially on the part of senior citizens. "Without them, I don't know whe...
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Chef's Culinary Challenge to fund West Suburban Community Pantry efforts to fight hungerJan 16, 2023 10:00 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge is meeting the increasing need to "Fight Against Hunger" with the organization's popular annual fundraiser, the Chefs' Culina...