Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Humanitarian Service Project launches campaign to combat hunger amid crisisApr 13, 2020 11:00 pm - The Humanitarian Service Project of Carol Stream started a new community engagement campaign to fight local hunger titled "Spring into Action." They are currently at $2...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Foodie 5K April 18 to be a virtual eventApr 13, 2020 11:00 pm - As the Northern Illinois Food Bank continues to monitor the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the seventh annual Foodie 5K scheduled to take place at Cantigny Park in Whe...
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DuPage Rock Music School hosts Veteran's Benefit May 23Apr 13, 2020 11:00 pm - On Saturday, May 23, the DuPage Rock Music School hosts virtual Veteran's Rock Concert Benefit Show via their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DuPageRockMusicSchool/. "...
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Help the helpers: Resale shop closures, fundraiser cancellations leave WINGS in financial crunchApr 13, 2020 6:00 am - Social service agencies need your aid to succeed It's a tough time for social service agencies. The COVID-19 crisis, along with social distancing, the rise in unemployme...
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State moving 200 people from Aurora homeless shelter into hotelApr 13, 2020 1:00 am - The area's largest homeless shelter outside of Chicago is moving its operation and about 200 residents to a hotel fully leased by the state. Homeless people who were sta...
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Grayslake Lions Club does more for community than meets the eyeApr 12, 2020 11:00 pm - If you think that the Lions Club is just an organization where old dudes collect used glasses, then think again. The Grayslake Lions Club is much more. Our club was foun...
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Strikers soccer club raising money for families in needApr 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Strikers Fox Valley youth soccer club in Geneva has started a GoFundMe to raise funds for families in need because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All money raised will go...
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Barrington-area blood drive at The Onion Pub & BreweryApr 11, 2020 1:00 am - Lake Barrington's The Onion Pub & Brewery will host a blood drive on April 29 and 30. Barrington-area residents are encouraged to participate in the blood drive. To sign...
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Bensenville's Two Chefs Cafe gives away 500 Easter meals to families in needApr 11, 2020 1:00 am - A long line of vehicles stretched down South Center Street well past Green Street Saturday in Bensenville as Two Chefs Cafe and Catering gave away 500 Easter meals. The ...
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Geneva church offers aid to community with Northern Illinois Food Bank, Lazarus HouseApr 10, 2020 11:00 pm - Many businesses are being hurt by the coronavirus. And yet, some have reached out to help their homeless and indigent neighbors. In March and April, the Unitarian Univer...