Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Former Inverness pastor, Cubs great Andre Dawson teaming up for Haiti fundraiserSep 01, 2021 5:00 am - For the past 16 years, the Rev. Medard Laz, founding pastor of Holy Family Parish in Inverness, has organized an annual fundraiser to help build homes, schools and hospi...
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Community Adult Day Center of Downers Grove celebrates 35th year Sept. 18Aug 31, 2021 11:00 pm - The Community Adult Day Center, a Downers Grove nonprofit serving older adults and their families living with cognitive and physical challenges, is celebrating its 35th ...
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Naperville Park District to host ribbon-cutting for Commissioners Park playground Sept. 14Aug 31, 2021 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Naperville Park District invites the community to the reopening celebration for the newly renovated playground at Commissioners Park, 3704 111t...
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More than 500 Afghans likely to resettle in Chicago areaAug 31, 2021 5:30 am - More than 500 Afghans are expected to resettle in the Chicago area in the weeks and months ahead, a coalition of Illinois refugee organizations said Monday. Many who hav...
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Lake County Suicide Prevention and Awareness walk to go virtual againAug 31, 2021 1:00 am - Despite having to host their annual Walk for Suicide Prevention and Awareness virtually again this year, organizers expect to see the number of participants grow. There ...
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Lisle Library District joins in personal care products drive for pantryAug 30, 2021 11:00 pm - The Lisle Library District is joining Lisle Township in holding a Personal Care Products Drive for the Lisle Township Food Pantry. A donation box will be in the library...
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Honor Flight Chicago volunteer makes 20th trip with veterans to Washington, D.C.Aug 30, 2021 11:00 pm - On Aug. 18, Dan Harrington was back to doing one of the things he loves best. The vice president of senior living for Lexington Squares Lombard and Elmhurst has been a v...
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New Seigle Foundation to fund nonprofits in Elgin, DundeesAug 30, 2021 1:00 am - Wanting their charitable foundation to be "their legacy in the community," Mark and Robin Seigle announced a new foundation to provide grants to nonprofits in the Elgin ...
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Buffalo Grove Rotary Duck Race set for Sept. 5Aug 30, 2021 1:00 am - The Buffalo Grove Rotary Club's annual Duck Race fundraiser, taking place this year in a residential pool instead of its usual home at the Buffalo Grove Days festival, w...
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Backpack blessings begin school year with special messageAug 29, 2021 11:00 pm - The beginning of a new school year wouldn't be the same for children at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley without the traditional backpack blessings giv...