Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Lake Zurich students wanted to raise $1,000 for a boy with cancer. They raised $10,000 for research.May 04, 2022 1:00 am - After learning that an Isaac Fox Elementary School kindergartner had cancer, students at the Lake Zurich school raised nearly $10,000 for childhood cancer research. Thei...
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Stedman Graham encourages Schaumburg's pandemic-era volunteersMay 04, 2022 1:00 am - Elevated by the inspirational words of author, educator and businessman Stedman Graham, Schaumburg's pandemic-era volunteers were honored Wednesday after a two-year dela...
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Second City Canine Rescue celebrates 10 years at fundraising galaMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - It was one cute step and repeat. Supporters of Second City Canine Rescue cuddled up to fluffy pups as they entered the annual "Cocktails For Canines" gala April 30. The ...
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70-year-old Sun City Huntley resident to cycle 270 miles over three days for ALS researchMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - Sun City Huntley resident Bob Higgins, 70, plans to make his eighth consecutive annual 270-mile bicycle excursion from Boston to New York in late June to raise awareness...
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St. Charles Kiwanis gives grants to local nonprofitsMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Kiwanis Club donates monthly grants to local organizations that help children in the community. At the April 26 meeting, the club gave grants of $2,500 t...
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First Congregational's Green Garden Fair returns May 7 in ElmhurstMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - First Congregational Church in Elmhurst is bringing back their annual Green Garden Fair after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. It will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. S...
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Elgin Rotary Club collecting donations for humanitarian aid in UkraineMay 03, 2022 1:00 am - The Elgin Breakfast Rotary Club is soliciting donations to aid in the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. "Our club has already expedited support valued over $5,000," club ...
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Bloomingdale garden club to hold plant sale May 13-14May 03, 2022 1:00 am - The Bloomingdale Garden Club is hosting its annual Flower & Plant Sale from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, May 13, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Bloomingdale Park Di...
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NSYMCA announces its 'Community Strong' fundraisersMay 02, 2022 11:00 pm - The North Suburban YMCA has announced its 2022 "Community Strong" fundraisers that include the Community Strong Fundraising Dinner and Casino Night on Friday, May 6, at ...
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Wesley United Methodist confirmands volunteer in the communityMay 02, 2022 11:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora included two baptisms in an annual confirmation service on Sunday, May 1. The Rev. John Bell, Wesley UMC pastor, officiated. In...