Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Our Saviour's Church practices social distancing while completing 240 masksMay 20, 2020 11:00 pm - Over the past two weeks, members of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville have completed over 240 masks to help those locally and abroad while social distancing wi...
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Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club supports fight against child exploitationMay 20, 2020 1:00 am - The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club conducted a virtual check presentation ceremony to give $10,000 to its 2020 charity partner, Reclaim13. Based in Downers Grove and...
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Metropolitan Family Services provides diapers, school supplies to parents in needMay 20, 2020 1:00 am - Every Tuesday afternoon, families find a lifeline at the Addison Children's Center. Angelina Perez receives a care package for her three children while schools and preki...
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Area Rotary Club steps up to help charities in needMay 19, 2020 11:00 pm - When faced with adversity, Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates roll up their sleeves and get to work. Upon the onset of COVID-19 in the area, a...
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Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund awards ICNA Relief $25,000May 19, 2020 11:00 pm - An award of $25,000 was given by the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund in recognition of ICNA Relief's outstanding impact and tireless efforts to meet the needs o...
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'Unforgettable Art: A Virtual Affair' benefits Alzheimer's AssociationMay 19, 2020 11:00 pm - The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter's event, "Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer's," is going virtual. This year's event will feature a virtual silent ...
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Bridge Communities names Karen Wells new CEOMay 19, 2020 1:00 am - Glen Ellyn-based Bridge Communities has a new CEO. Karen Wells will take the helm of the nonprofit organization June 1. Bridge provides transitional housing, mentoring a...
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Elgin woman remembered for volunteerism, many contributionsMay 19, 2020 1:00 am - Laurel Bault is being remembered for her kindness, prolific volunteerism and commitment to political and social causes. Bault, 62, of Elgin, had suffered from respirator...
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Bernie's Book Bank announces special new partnershipsMay 18, 2020 11:00 pm - Bernie's Book Bank, the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing book ownership among underserved infants, toddlers and school-age children throughout Chicagoland,...
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Ace Hardware, VFW honor 'Fallen Heroes' with 1 million American flagsMay 18, 2020 11:00 pm - In the true spirit of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is again collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their countr...