Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Muslims for Life 9/11 Commemoration to include presentations, blood driveSep 08, 2020 11:00 pm - This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Muslims for Life campaign, which, in partnership with the American Red Cross, honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001, th...
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Dundee Lions display winning posters from art contestSep 07, 2020 11:00 pm - The Dundee Township Lions Club has the posters from the student art contest on display at the Dundee Public Library in East Dundee until the end of September. These you...
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Libertyville Realtors raise $1,200 to benefit The Lake County HavenSep 07, 2020 11:00 pm - The Libertyville office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago ran a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for The Lake County Haven during the firm's annual all-company ...
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Helping the Helpers: Crisis Center helps victims of domestic violence stay safe during pandemicSep 07, 2020 7:28 am - During a pandemic, sheltering at home sounds like a good plan - unless there's a reason home isn't a safe place. The Community Crisis Center in Elgin is one of the oldes...
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Gurnee Fire to host first blood drive in monthsSep 07, 2020 1:00 am - After a long hiatus, the Gurnee Fire Department will be host a blood drive outside of Station 2 on Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Because of the global pandemic, extra safet...
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Bartlett police host National Night Out activitiesSep 07, 2020 1:00 am - The village of Bartlett and Bartlett Police Department are encouraging residents to participate in their free National Night Out activities in September. The police depa...
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Donate clothes, shoes for needy kidsSep 07, 2020 1:00 am - Lincolnshire village hall is hosting a Cradles to Crayons charity drive for homeless and poor children. Officials are collecting new or gently used children's clothes an...
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With no Hometown Fest, Palatine Jaycees get creative to raise moneySep 06, 2020 1:00 am - It wasn't exactly Hometown Fest, but considering the challenges of holding fundraisers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Palatine Jaycees' Bags Tournament was an encoura...
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Plan to get wet at Fox River volunteer cleanup daySep 04, 2020 6:00 am - This might be the most important aspect of a notice about an upcoming Fox River volunteer cleanup day along the riverbanks: Organizers tell you to wear boots or shoes yo...
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Fundraiser to help West Suburban Community Pantry meet increased demandSep 04, 2020 1:00 am - Six months ago, the West Suburban Community Pantry was moving full steam ahead with plans to help needy DuPage County families. It had launched its "Access 2020: Buildin...