Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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People to be thankful for: Longtime Batavia volunteer gets things doneDec 09, 2021 5:00 am - A young girl needs a dress for her high school prom, but can't afford it. A youngster or adult could benefit greatly from having a bike, but can't afford one. A family w...
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After 52 years, leader of Misericordia Home steps downDec 09, 2021 12:00 am - She took over at Misericordia Home not long after Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon. Some 52 years later, Sister Rosemary Connelly has stepped down as ...
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State Rep. Bos hosts blood drive, collection for childrenDec 09, 2021 12:00 am - State Rep. Chris Bos, a Republican from Lake Zurich, is joining with various partners to sponsor a Season of Giving Blood Drive and a Spread Good Cheer Collection Drive ...
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Send a holiday card to bring joy to seniorsDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - To help older adults stay connected with their community and spread cheer safely this holiday season, state Sen. Laura Murphy is collecting holiday cards for residents a...
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Fox Valley Orthopedics' donations helping children celebrate the holidaysDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - This year, physicians and employee sat Fox Valley Orthopedics kicked off their holiday season by giving to local children through the Salvation Army-Elgin, Salvation Arm...
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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to hold Dec. 16 giveaway for women onlyDec 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold its second Women's Pantry, a distribution of food and household items for women only, on Thursday, Dec. 16. Rebecca Dunnigan...
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Chicago Bears coat drive underway at Salvation Army locationsDec 08, 2021 12:00 am - The 33rd annual Chicago Bears Coat Drive is underway and runs through Jan. 9. New and gently used coats can be donated at 24 Salvation Army select Family Store location...
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Fox River Grove Library hosts Book & AV Sale Dec. 10-11Dec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - Fox River Grove Public Library is holding a Book and AV Sale this Friday, Dec. 10, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the librar...
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Schaumburg gift shop touches lives around the worldDec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - One of the best-kept secrets in Schaumburg is a small fair-trade gift shop that supports artisans in developing countries. Gifts of the World, a ministry of Christ Comm...
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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation offers new twist on Reindeer Route fundraiserDec 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation's 45th annual Special Edition: Reindeer Route Housewalk is being held with a twist to adapt to the ongoing impact of COVID-19....