Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Illinois solicits device donations for Computer Equity NetworkDec 16, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The state is soliciting computers and related equipment from individuals and companies as part of a new program announced Wednesday that will distribute re...
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Schaumburg GOP's Toys for Tots drive has record yearDec 16, 2020 12:00 am - The Schaumburg Township Republican Organization collected a record number of donations to its annual Toys for Tots drive this year. That was in spite of early questions ...
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Elgin COVID Response Fund grants additional $50,000 to local agenciesDec 16, 2020 12:00 am - The Elgin COVID Response Fund will grant an additional $50,000 to Centro De Información and the YWCA of Elgin for direct cash assistance to Elgin residents in need. The...
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Carol Stream Chamber Foundation board taking scholarship applicationsDec 15, 2020 10:00 pm - The Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce Foundation board of directors is now taking scholarship applications at www.carolstreamchamber.com/scholarship/. The foundation was ...
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Marmion senior receives Ted Brattin Youth Service AwardDec 15, 2020 10:00 pm - Marmion Academy senior Nicholas Coffman, son of Terry and Nicole Coffman of Aurora, is a recipient of the 2020 Ted Brattin Youth Service Award, sponsored by the Rotary C...
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Salvation Army Aurora needs volunteers for Angel Tree program Dec. 17-18Dec 15, 2020 10:00 pm - More than 1,200 families will receive toys for Christmas through The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. Bags of toys will be placed in the family's vehicle outside of...
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Carol Stream Chamber Foundation board announce partnership with Prince IndustriesDec 15, 2020 10:00 pm - The Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board of Directors is honored to announce that Prince Industries is a partner in the foundation's scholarship program. Pr...
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Despite pandemic, Grayslake woman's mission to bring hospital patients holiday cheer continuesDec 15, 2020 4:20 am - For 12 years, Grayslake resident Elizabeth "Lyzzi" Elliott has run HOPE Ornaments, a nonprofit which gives holiday ornaments to hospital patients. So she's used to worki...
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Believe Project: $100 to help friend with ovarian cancerDec 15, 2020 4:00 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Marie Jones-Stenger of Burlington. She wants to give the money to her friend. Here is an excerpt of her stor...
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Put a match to your bad memories with 'The Great Burnout of COVID 2020' fundraiser Dec. 27Dec 15, 2020 12:00 am - For anyone who is feeling burned out by the loss, isolation, and illness caused by the pandemic, “The Great Burnout of COVID 2020” offers an opportunity for the communit...