Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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St. Sophia Philoptochos raises $35,000 for hurricane reliefDec 10, 2024 11:44 pm - Elgin church group raises $35,000 at food fest to donate to hurricane relief efforts through Orthodox Christian Charities.
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Winners announced for the St. Charles Electric Christmas ParadeDec 09, 2024 10:55 pm - The 2024 St. Charles Holiday Homecoming took place over two days featuring events like the Electric Christmas Parade, where winners were announced in three categories plus Best of Show.
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Teens with Waukegan American Legion Auxiliary send sweet greetings to veteransDec 09, 2024 7:44 pm - Sisters with the Waukegan American Legion Auxiliary prepared Christmas cards with candy for 200 veterans at the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago.
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‘Strategic volunteerism’ helps teens learn the value of giving backDec 09, 2024 7:01 pm - Students volunteer with Naperville area nonprofits and grant $10,000 to causes benefitting youth as part of a two-year Teen Philanthropy Initiative program.
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DuPage Foundation names four new members to Next Generation Initiative committeeDec 09, 2024 6:05 pm - Meet the four inspiring individuals joining DuPage Foundation's Next Generation Initiative steering committee.
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DuPage Symphony Orchestra partners with Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry for holiday concertDec 09, 2024 5:59 pm - Join the DuPage Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 15 for a magical afternoon of holiday music and community giving to support local families this season.
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United Way to distribute 500 holiday meal boxes Wednesday in ElginDec 09, 2024 1:30 pm - The United Way of Metro Chicago and local partners will distribute 500 holiday meal boxes to individuals and families dealing with food insecurity during a drive-through event at Elgin Community College on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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Bells are ringing once again at Kane County grocery stores, which means the season of giving has begunDec 09, 2024 1:29 pm - Bells have started ringing outside local grocery stores in Kane County, a jolly reminder to hopefully incite generosity until Christmas Eve.
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ECC celebrates four students at 37th annual Techsgiving LuncheonDec 09, 2024 11:48 am - Three Elgin Community College students and one graduate receive $4,000 in scholarships from the Elgin Hispanic Network, recognizing their academic achievements and community involvement.
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Jeeps on Parade and Santa to join Roselle Lions’ festive food drive Dec. 14Dec 08, 2024 11:33 pm - Local Jeep enthusiast group "Jeeps on the Run" will lead a parade of 20 decorated Jeeps to the Roselle Lions Club's 50th annual Lunch With Santa event on Dec. 14. The club is collecting donations for the food pantry.