Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Thriving together: Hustle for Health 5K helps Kenneth Young Center serve communityJun 15, 2021 6:00 am - For the last 50 years, Kenneth Young Center in Elk Grove Village has been a helping hand for residents in the Northwest suburbs. Whether it's offering mental health supp...
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Harper receives record $18 million donation from MacKenzie ScottJun 15, 2021 1:00 am - Harper College officials Tuesday announced receipt of an $18 million donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, in what is the largest gift in the Palatin...
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Volunteers help keep the community clean and greenJun 14, 2021 11:00 pm - "Serve the community you live in" is the mantra for HSS (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh) and Sewa International. These two organizations recently participated in the DuPage Cou...
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D128 Foundation for Learning hosts virtual 5K through June 30Jun 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The District 128 Foundation for Learning is hosting its 2021 Lace Up 4 Learning Virtual 5K through June 30. The virtual race allows participants to run, walk, bike or sw...
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Delta Dental of Illinois, foundation and partners give nearly $6 million in 2020Jun 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Delta Dental of Illinois and its 501(c)(3) charitable arm, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, joined its partners and employees in giving nearly $6 million to communit...
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YouthBuild Lake County's outdoor benefit a huge successJun 14, 2021 11:00 pm - YouthBuild Lake County raised more than $160,000 at its 16th annual fundraising event, The Spring Benefit: Drive Up for Success, June 5. This marks this first major in-p...
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Elgin nurse organizes 5K to help new moms who are separated from babiesJun 14, 2021 5:30 am - A fundraiser organized by an Elgin nurse aims to help moms separated from their newborn babies for medical reasons to feel a little closer to their infants. The Virtual ...
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Touching ceremony for first scholarships in honor of Palatine teenJun 14, 2021 1:00 am - Four high school seniors from the Northwest suburbs received the first scholarships given out by the AndrewStrong Foundation during an emotional ceremony in Palatine. Th...
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New ECC students eligible for $500 bookstore gift cardsJun 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College is offering $500 gift cards to the bookstore and ECC merchandise to new students who register for fall 2021 classes between midnight June 7 and 1...
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois issues emergency appeal for blood donations; blood types O-negative, O-positive most neededJun 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Versiti issues emergency appeal for donations