Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Pucks for Autism hockey tournament raises $125K for new adaptive playgroundJul 16, 2021 6:00 am - Hockey players with every skill set hit the ice last month to help those impacted by autism. More than 650 players participated in the Pucks for Autism event held at Gl...
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HopeFest in Elgin to provide free backpacks, haircuts and festival funJul 16, 2021 1:00 am - Pastor Abi Raices of New Life Covenant Church in Elgin is a big believer in hope. "Anybody can find themselves in a moment of need, and we want to provide hope for ever...
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Community Empower Shower returns July 23 to Willow Crystal LakeJul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - After a successful launch in June, the Community Empower Shower will become a regular, twice a month event at Willow Crystal Lake, 100 S. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m...
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St. Charles Kiwanis dedicates wheelchair swing at all-inclusive playgroundJul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, July 15, about 60 Kiwanians and friends attended the dedication of a wheelchair swing in the new sensory garden and all-inclusive playground at Pottawatomie...
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Leaders & Legacies: Dan and Ada Rice, philanthropists, business people, thoroughbred racehorse breedersJul 15, 2021 6:00 am - Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership by the Daily Herald and the Legacy Society of DuPage Foundation. It highli...
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Mount Prospect Fire Department collecting clothes for kidsJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - The Mount Prospect Fire Department, in collaboration with the Mount Prospect Human Services Department, is holding a children's clothing drive through Friday, Oct. 1. R...
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Volunteers stuff hundreds of backpacks with school supplies for students in Lake CountyJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - The kids at Carman Buckner Elementary School in Waukegan are in for a windfall this upcoming school year. They just don't know it yet. The award-winning educational toy...
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ICNA Relief Chicago to distribute halal meat and backpacksJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - ICNA Relief Chicago, the local chapter of the national nonprofit, has so far distributed over 200,000 pounds of food, serving over 25,000 individuals in need in the Chic...
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Naperville Special Olympics Illinois athlete to be honored at Chicago Ducky Derby Aug. 5Jul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m., 65,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympi...
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Golf challenge supports Clearbrook's mission to help those with disabilitiesJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Over 100 golfers came out to Highland Park's beautiful Exmoor Country Club on Monday, July 12. The annual golf outing supports the Arlington Heights-based nonprofit, Cl...