Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's My Pantry Express receives $750,000 national grantJan 12, 2021 10:00 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has received a $750,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to support operations and future growth of its Chicago Innovation Award-winning...
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'Culinary Interludes' to benefit Elgin Youth Symphony OrchestraJan 12, 2021 10:00 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra is hosting "Culinary Interludes," an online cooking experience. Enjoy four nights of cooking, music, and more. You can choose one even...
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Believe Project: $100 to help woman with health issuesJan 12, 2021 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Debbie Marach of Schaumburg. Marach wants to give the money to her sister. Here is an excerpt of her stor...
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Amita St. Joseph Hospital-Elgin partners with A Silver Lining Foundation to continue breast health testingJan 11, 2021 10:00 pm - The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in job loss for millions of Americans. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women have been hardest hit by job loss. With...
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$100 for woman who uses her sewing skills to help othersJan 11, 2021 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Pat Haberkost of Elgin. She wants to give the money to her sister. Here is an excerpt of her story: "She ...
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Lombard blood drives on Jan. 13Jan 11, 2021 12:00 am - Versiti Blood Center of Illinois sponsors winter blood drives at two Lombard locations Wednesday, Jan. 13. A mobile coach will be parked at Yorktown Center shopping mal...
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John Rabchuk honored for Fox River volunteer workJan 11, 2021 12:00 am - When asked about his to-do list for the Fox River, John Rabchuk just laughed. The work, he said, will never end. That type of attitude prompted the River Corridor Founda...
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Adopt a highway applications available in Lake CountyJan 11, 2021 12:00 am - Applications are being accepted through Jan. 31 for the Lake County Adopt A Highway program, in which volunteers commit to clean a section of the roadside twice a year. ...
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Aurora retired teachers' drive-thru luncheon to benefit food pantriesJan 10, 2021 10:00 pm - Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will hold a drive-through benefit luncheon fundraiser Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event at Gaslite Manor,...
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Bloomingdale Chamber offers college scholarshipsJan 10, 2021 10:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce will award multiple scholarships in amounts ranging from $500 to $1,500 to graduating high school or current college students. Appli...