Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Project CURE to unveil sculpture, inspired by 13-year-old artist, for Ukrainian Independence Day Aug. 24Aug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - In celebration of Ukraine Independence Day, Project C.U.R.E. will partner with the Consulate General of Ukraine in Chicago to unveil a Ukraine-inspired sculpture by 13-y...
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Crystal Lake child featured in annual National Down Syndrome Society video to be shown in Times Square Sept. 8Aug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Nora Wright of Crystal Lake will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on Saturday, Sept. 9, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society Times Square video pr...
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Eighth annual Bike for Kids to benefit Easterseals DuPage & Fox ValleyAug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Hop on your bike to support Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley at the annual Bike for the Kids event on Sunday, Aug. 27. This biking fundraiser supports the nonprofit's mis...
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'The right thing to do': Local restaurants host fundraisers for survivors of Maui wildfiresAug 21, 2023 11:00 pm - Although more than 4,000 miles away, the suffering in Maui following tragic wildfires there hit home for Ricky Sakoda. His parents have a home in Kahului about 35 minute...
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West Suburban Community Pantry names director of communications and engagementAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Armato has announced the addition of Sarah Corbin to the leadership team as director of communications and...
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Justice Talk to open Pro Bono Network's annual boot campAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Far too many vulnerable people in Cook and DuPage counties cannot afford the civil legal support they desperately need. All Illinois lawyers, active or not, can help by ...
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Furry ambassador: Leader Dog for Blind visits AuroraAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - A furry, four-legged ambassador visited Aurora Saturday, Aug. 19. She was Mya, a puppy being raised by Harold Owens of Rockford for Leader Dogs for the Blind. Mya's miss...
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St. Charles Lutheran church offering grants to local nonprofitsAug 20, 2023 1:00 am - Kane County nonprofit organizations working to better their communities may be eligible to receive grant funding from a St. Charles church. Bethlehem Lutheran Church wil...
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Help an adult learn English with Literacy VolunteersAug 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will host a free tutor training workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 12-21, at the St. Charles Public Library. If...
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Service Dog to transform special needs child's life in 2024Aug 18, 2023 11:00 pm - In a heartwarming tale of community compassion, the Glenview neighborhood rallied together two years ago to extend a helping hand to a local special needs child, Liam. T...