Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Gurnee Park District's 'Doll 'Em Up and Donate' event helping the homelessFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - The Gurnee Park District has a history of serving the Gurnee community and local nonprofits, such as the Woodland School District 56 free summer food service program, Ke...
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The Illinois Jaycees: It is Time to ShineJan 31, 2021 10:00 pm - The Illinois Jaycees is part of a global network of more than 5,000 chapters with over 200,000 members in 120 countries around the world. In Illinois alone, there are 38...
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Naperville Park District partners with Versiti to host community blood drivesJan 31, 2021 10:00 pm - To help with the ongoing need for blood donations during the coronavirus pandemic, Naperville Park District plans to continue hosting donation opportunities at its Alfre...
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Help give abused children a voice in court with CASAJan 31, 2021 10:00 pm - CASA Kane County is offering volunteers an opportunity to change a child's life for the better. Find out how to get involved in child advocacy at four general informatio...
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Believe Project closes with $100 to help woman recovering from an accidentJan 31, 2021 5:00 am - A Gurnee woman will receive a $100 bill today as our Believe Project comes to a close for another year. Louise Villegas wants to give the money to a woman she knows. Her...
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'Souper Bowl' Feb. 4 to benefit Aurora Food PantryJan 30, 2021 10:00 pm - The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is hosting its "Souper Bowl" fundraiser as a virtual event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. Tickets are $40 each and are on sale now a...
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Compassion for Campers sets new winter distribution scheduleJan 30, 2021 10:00 pm - Compassion for Campers, the program that provides supplies and gear for the McHenry County homeless who have no steady shelter, has announced a revise schedule of distri...
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Buffalo Grove Rotary helps 200 families at mobile pantryJan 30, 2021 12:00 am - A mobile pantry sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club met its goal of feeding 200 families Saturday afternoon at Mike Rylko Park in Buffalo Grove. Luckily, no one h...
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Believe Project: $100 to give to a kind neighborJan 29, 2021 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Mary M. Lane of Arlington Heights. She wants to give the money to a neighbor. Here is an excerpt of her s...
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Food distribution events in North ChicagoJan 29, 2021 12:00 am - Prepackaged boxes of food will be distributed from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Midwest Veterans Closet, 2323 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. The distribution is...