Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Family of Crystal Lake man paralyzed when car crashed into home says cost of his care has ‘grown heavier’Aug 30, 2025 2:27 pm - The family of a Crystal Lake man paralyzed after a car crashed into his home has launched phase two of a GoFundMe campaign in hopes of raising $100,000 to help pay for the rising costs of his care.
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Center of Concern hosts special event on housing stabilityAug 29, 2025 7:51 pm - The Center of Concern has announced a special event dedicated to addressing how housing stability impacts people across ages on Monday, Sept. 8. The evening will start with appetizers and networking at 5:30 p.m. and an expert panel discussion and awards ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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St. Charles Episcopal to host ‘Car Boot and Bake Sale’Aug 29, 2025 5:41 pm - Put St. Charles Episcopal Church’s “Car Boot and Bake Sale” on your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 13.
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‘What Holmstad is all about’: Annual bazaar in Batavia showcases senior community’s talents, generosityAug 29, 2025 5:35 am - The Holmstad senior living community in Batavia has been holding an annual bazaar for 47 years, with residents creating handmade items to sell and raise funds for scholarships and charity.
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St. Charles Arts Council celebrates successful Plein Air EventAug 27, 2025 6:13 pm - The Baker Community Center hosted the successful second annual St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air Event, featuring artwork sales, food, and camaraderie.
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‘A sense of hope’: Barrington man to run 80 miles in 23 hours to feed needy families at ThanksgivingAug 27, 2025 4:26 pm - Rob Swiderski of Barrington will run 80 miles in 23 hours in hopes of raising $25,000 for the Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago. The group provides meals for families in need throughout the suburbs at Thanksgiving.
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Mentorship lifts first-generation scholars from District 211 to college successAug 27, 2025 11:49 am - With nearly 400 supporters in attendance, Excel Beyond 211 Dollars for Scholars, a nonprofit group assisting first-generation college students, celebrated the success of 27 recent college graduates.
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Daily Herald Media Group CEO Doug Ray receives Pete Rosengren award at St. Jude’s golf outingAug 27, 2025 10:26 am - Doug Ray, CEO, publisher and chairman of Paddock Publications, the parent company of the Daily Herald, was honored at Monday’s golf outing for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, held at the Twin Orchard Country Club in Long Grove.
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Pepper donations sought for Batavia food pantry fundraiserAug 25, 2025 11:10 pm - Gindo's Spice of Life and Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry collaborate for 3rd year to make hot sauce using donated peppers. Proceeds benefit the Food Pantry. They seek pepper donations from Sept. 9-Oct. 1.
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Marmion Christmas Craft Show seeking more craftersAug 25, 2025 10:46 pm - Marmion Christmas Craft Show seeking more crafters and vendors to join 34th annual event over Thanksgiving weekend, featuring handmade and locally-made goods.