Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Become a FrogWatch USA volunteer with Cosley ZooMar 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Cosley Zoo, one of 165 FrogWatch USA chapters in the U.S., will host its annual volunteer training this spring. You do not have to be a frog or toad expert to be a Frog...
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Adaptive Golf Alliance fundraiser helps people with disabilities hit the linksMar 13, 2021 10:00 pm - For many, the warmer weather means it's time to dust off the golf clubs and hit the nearest course. The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance in Westmont aims to make sur...
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Metea Key Club students and Naperville Kiwanis honor late friend by raising funds for Loaves and FishesMar 12, 2021 10:00 pm - Members of Metea Valley Key Club raised over $1,620 with the help of Naperville Kiwanis for Loaves and Fishes "Building for Lasting Impact" initiative. The fundraiser w...
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Special machine provides big boost for Adler grounds revivalMar 12, 2021 12:00 am - An ongoing effort to restore the grounds of the Adler Arts Center in Libertyville got a boost this week courtesy of a monster machine. Made available for the day by a lo...
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St. Charles Polar Plunge team raises more than $14,000 for Special OlympicsMar 12, 2021 12:00 am - As the organizer of the city's Polar Plunge team, St. Charles police Detective Jen Larsen worried about the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic might have on fundraisi...
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Elgin Kiwanis start endowed memorial scholarship with ECC FoundationMar 11, 2021 10:00 pm - The Kiwanis Club of Elgin has established a new endowed scholarship with the Elgin Community College Foundation that will distribute $400 or more annually to a student (...
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Aurora Lions to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with corned beef, cabbage fundraiserMar 11, 2021 10:00 pm - Aurora Noon Lions Club will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a corned beef and cabbage dinner fundraiser to benefit vision- and hearing-impaired programs. The public is ...
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Glenbrook North students "pack the truck" for local food pantriesMar 10, 2021 12:00 am - Student volunteers from Glenbrook North High School spent their Sunday spread out across four locations in Northbrook collecting food for local organizations. Sunday's ...
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YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon names award nomineesMar 09, 2021 10:00 pm - The YWCA Elgin's 37th annual Leader Luncheon Awards will be held virtually this year on Thursday, May 13, at 6 p.m. The event is free to all individual registrants. To ...
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Special event March 13 aids K9s for VeteransMar 09, 2021 10:00 pm - For all of March, dry dog food, dog treats and donations will be collected to help K9s for Veterans in its mission to rescue dogs from kill shelters and train them to be...