Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Effective altruism: The rise of the rational do-goodersSep 27, 2020 6:22 am - Brian Ottens wished he could buy his 8-year-old daughter a better iPad. The first-generation one she'd inherited from her great-grandmother didn't support the game she w...
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Community Character Coalition to Hold Food and Toiletry Drive October 3Sep 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) is sponsoring a drive-thru non-perishable food and toiletry collection to benefit the Village and Township Food Pant...
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Constable: How Lisle native managed to run 7 marathons in one weekSep 26, 2020 1:00 am - Having run his first marathon in April 2018, Lisle native Peter Krzywosz cranked out a second 26.2-mile effort seven months later. Then, he posted his personal best time...
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Operation Support Our Troops-America to host mini-golf outing fundraiser Oct. 3Sep 24, 2020 11:00 pm - The Naperville-based nonprofit Operation Support Our Troops-America will host a mini-golf fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, with tee times starting from 10 a.m. to noon at Lo...
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Clearbrook staff is 'caring, compassionate and committed'Sep 24, 2020 6:00 am - Ed Fiorentino and his wife, Mimi, have been involved with Clearbrook for more than five years. Their son, Tommy, has autism and lives in one of Clearbrook's 53 CILA home...
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'Inspired, humbled by the kindness, dedication of the staff'Sep 24, 2020 6:00 am - Since the pandemic began, Clearbrook has spent $1.3 million on personal protective equipment (masks, gowns, gloves, etc.), cleaning supplies, hotel expenses for staff, h...
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Why we walk: Clearbrook's services essential to those with disabilities, their familiesSep 24, 2020 6:00 am - As a result of the pandemic, Clearbrook's second annual Step It Up for Clearbrook 5K Run/1 Mile Walk will take place virtually Sept. 26. Lace up your shoes and join the...
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'He has a much fuller life than he would have at home'Sep 24, 2020 6:00 am - The Seney family has been a part of the Clearbrook family for seven years. Their son, Matt, has lived in one of the organization's Community Integrated Living Arrangeme...
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5 Kane and DuPage county health centers among 36 to receive $3 million in COVID-19 grantsSep 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, in partnership with Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation, awarded over $3 million in grants to 36 Illinois Federally Qualified ...
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Bartlett Fire District needs votes for smoke detector grantSep 23, 2020 1:00 am - The Bartlett Fire Protection District is seeking its residents' help in securing a grant to help fund the purchase of smoke detectors for people in need. The fire distri...