Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Rotary Club of Huntley taking donations for World Polio DayOct 12, 2021 11:00 pm - The wild poliovirus is still alive paralyzing children and adults. The Rotary Club of Huntley is raising awareness with World Polio Day on Sunday, Oct. 24, that if poli...
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Stop by Mary Martha Craft Show during Lombard Christmas Mart Nov. 6Oct 12, 2021 11:00 pm - The Women's Guild of St. John's Lutheran Church is one of several churches on Maple Street hosting the Lombard Christmas Mart on Saturday, Nov. 6. More than 40 crafters...
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Glen Ellyn foundation launches fundraising campaign for library on wheelsOct 12, 2021 5:10 am - When a roving librarian visits students around Glen Ellyn, she hits the road in her red Subaru. Problem is, it's not the most efficient method of bringing the library to...
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Everyone Thankful dinner and trivia night to help provide Thanksgiving dinners for familiesOct 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Now in its fourth year, Everyone Thankful is an evening of food and fun designed to raise funds to provide Thanksgiving dinners for families in need. The Saturday, Oct. ...
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100 Club of Illinois' annual gala honors fallen first respondersOct 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Over 400 guests gathered at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 22, for the annual 100 Club of Illinois Raising Hope Awards Gala 2021. Robb Tadelman, 17-year...
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Huntley church to host Open Your Hearts, Fill the Holiday Carts drive-thru food drive Nov. 13Oct 11, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 13, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will hold a preholiday "Open Your Hearts, Fill the Holiday Carts" drive-through food drive to be...
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Donate socks to Roselle Lions Club's annual Soctober driveOct 11, 2021 11:00 pm - For the fifth year in a row, the Roselle Lions Club is sponsoring the "Soctober" sock drive, showing how small acts of kindness can make big differences in the lives of ...
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Inaugural Larry St. Onge Memorial Run to benefit United Way's COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery FundOct 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Join the Fox Valley United Way for the inaugural Larry St. Onge Run to Benefit Others on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton. Larry St. Onge inspired...
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State's first all-female honor flight: 'It's about time women are recognized for their service'Oct 11, 2021 1:00 am - Veteran Katherine Haile spent three years in active duty for the Army in the mid-1970s, followed by about a decade in the Army Reserve. And yet, the 73-year-old Arlingt...
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Change shortage, pandemic forcing Salvation Army in Elgin to adjust tacticsOct 11, 2021 1:00 am - It may only be October, but it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at the Salvation Army Elgin Corps. The organization is gearing up for its busiest time of the yea...