Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Do your research before giving to charitiesNov 13, 2022 12:00 am - A 2022 New York Times article, "76 Fake Charities Shared a Mailbox. The I.R.S. Approved Them All," summarized how one individual set up dozens of tax-exempt entities, al...
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Arlington Heights group's Thanksgiving Storytelling Fest: The 1982 Tylenol murdersNov 13, 2022 12:00 am - A suburban woman whose father, uncle and aunt were victims of the 1982 Tylenol murders will be a featured guest at a Thanksgiving storytelling event Friday. Arlington He...
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Ride for Student Success raises $2,100 for McHenry County College student scholarshipsNov 11, 2022 12:00 am - A fundraiser organized by McHenry County College employee Russ Shafer recently raised $2,100 for student scholarships. Shafer, who has worked as an electrician at the C...
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Geneva church's Cookie Walk tradition celebrates its 39th yearNov 10, 2022 10:00 pm - One of Geneva's oldest and sweetest holiday traditions returns for its 39th year when the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva hosts its annual Cookie Walk on Friday...
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How you can help Palatine American Legion give sailors Thanksgiving feastNov 10, 2022 12:00 am - Palatine American Legion Post 690 family is seeking donations for its Adopt-A-Sailor dinner on Thanksgiving, when sailors from Great Lakes Naval Station will come to the...
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Business for a Better World: SCARCENov 10, 2022 12:00 am - SCARCE 800 S. Rohlwing Road, Unit D, Addison, IL 60101 (630) 545-9710 www.scarce.org Industry: Not for profit, environmental education & resource rescue. Annual rev...
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Adopt a Lisle veteran's grave for ChristmasNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - There are 84 veterans interred at Lisle Cemetery. These honored dead served in conflicts dating back to the War of 1812. We will never forget their sacrifices. For the f...
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Give back during Chicago's 14th annual Santa Hustle 5K and Kids' DashNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Registration is now open for the Santa Hustle Chicago 5K and Kids' Dash on Saturday, Dec. 3. This 14th annual race will take place at Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympic...
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Turning Pointe raffle for Toyota hybrid to help fund support for families of students with autismNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - The annual Turning Pointe raffle will prove lucky for one family who will win an MSRP $80,000 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Twin Turbo V6 Hybrid SUV for the cost of a $10...
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Hooters Calendar Tour in Chicago kicks off with assembling care packages for troops overseasNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - Several Hooters Calendar Girls began their 2023 calendar tour assembling care packages for armed forces on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Hooters of Downers Grove. The care p...