Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Palatine family creates scholarship foundation to honor memory of 16-year-old sonOct 09, 2020 1:00 am - The waves of grief come in unpredictable spurts, like when Marisa Marton opened the freezer, touched a package of frozen pasta and felt tears spring as memories came flo...
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Batavia Chamber seeks nominations for Batavia Citizen of the YearOct 08, 2020 11:00 pm - Is there a Batavia citizen who you believe exemplifies giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication? If so, nominate them for the annual Batav...
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AID to host 'FUNAID20' online fundraiser Oct. 15Oct 07, 2020 11:00 pm - The Association for Individual Development will be hosting #FUNDAID20: A Live Fundraising Event Thursday, Oct. 15, to raise funds for programs and services benefiting 5,...
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Habitat for Humanity opens new ReStore in Arlington HeightsOct 07, 2020 1:00 am - Characterized as a cross between a Home Depot and Goodwill, a new Habitat for Humanity ReStore opened Wednesday in Arlington Heights, where the public can donate and pur...
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Lombard Historical Society hosts 'OctoberBest' Oct. 13Oct 06, 2020 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Lombard Historical Society invites the community to "OctoberBest - Better than Sitting at Home!," featuring the polka band Die Kellerknaben. Th...
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Grayslake man raises puppies to help sight-impaired people have more freedomOct 06, 2020 6:00 am - Lucy and her pups are working to change the world for the visually impaired, one person at a time. But before they can do that, they need to learn basic commands like si...
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Winter collection drive to benefit Helping Hands & Caring HeartsOct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - Martha Paschke, the Democratic candidate for state representative, is continuing her efforts to address the needs of all members of the 65th District by co-sponsoring a ...
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Fox Valley Habitat hosts ribbon cutting for ReStore on Aurora's westsideOct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 25, for Habitat's west Aurora ReStore at 2302 W. Indian Trail. An October opening date will...
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The Church on the Hill to host Hilltop Community Supper Drive-Through Oct. 13Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month. The suppers are o...
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Novice birders invited to join in The Big Sit Oct. 11Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - The concept is simplicity itself: find a good place for bird watching and count all the bird species you see or hear. The Big Sit is an international bird-watching event...