Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Naperville's Scott Elementary School teams up with VET Service Dogs on Veterans DayNov 01, 2021 11:00 pm - In a given year it is estimated that 11-20% of veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have PTSD. This number only represents a small fraction of veterans who w...
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Kids join seniors with dementia in Day of Service in Burr RidgeNov 01, 2021 11:00 pm - A dozen high school students and memory care residents recently made blankets for a local hospital at Harvester Place, 150 S. Frontage Road in Burr Ridge. The students f...
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Mount Prospect collecting donations for Toys for Kids programNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be made beginning Wednesday for Mount Prospect's 25th annual Toys for Kids program. This year, organizers are specifically looking f...
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See 100 years of women's fashion at Winfield Centennial show Dec. 11Oct 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Winfield Centennial Fashion Show, showcasing 100 years of women's fashion, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Klein Creek Golf Club, 1N333 Pleasant Hill...
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A Safe Place gala celebrates Voices of CourageOct 31, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 16, more than 200 attendees gathered virtually for the 12th annual "Unmask the Violence: Voices of Courage" virtual gala benefiting survivors of domest...
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Sign up for Turkey Shoot golf tournament Nov. 20-21 at Springbrook and NaperbrookOct 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Springbrook and Naperbrook golf courses will host the annual Turkey Shoot golf tournament on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20-21. Each shoot will consist of a field of up to...
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Downers Grove Historical Society to host pub crawl Nov. 11Oct 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Come take a stroll through time on the Downers Grove Historical Society's second pub crawl, with a side of trivia and a chance to win prizes! On Thursday, Nov. 11, expl...
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Good News Sunday: New South Elgin clubhouse for Boys & Girls Club breaks groundOct 31, 2021 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: It's been a big couple of weeks for the ...
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Elburn resident's Rising Lights Project brings opportunities to the disabledOct 31, 2021 1:00 am - Former special education teacher Jaimie Valentini said she saw a need in the community that wasn't being met. The Elburn resident always has passionately felt that indiv...
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Gerry's Cafe art auction to help open eatery employing those with disabilitiesOct 29, 2021 6:00 am - Amy Philpott and Natalie Griffin are on a mission to open a new cafe. However, the goal is not to brew the perfect cup of joe, but to build a future for people with inte...