Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Benchmark Fitness' Outdoor Trivia Workout Oct. 3 to support nonprofitsSep 28, 2020 11:00 pm - After the success of their grand opening, Benchmark Fitness, Crystal Lake's newest fitness center, is welcoming the community to an outdoor trivia workout event to suppo...
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Why We Walk: Virtual CROP walk aims to help less fortunate both locally and globallySep 28, 2020 6:00 am - There are few fundraisers that take their funds and help not only local organizations, but also extend a helping hand to the world as a whole. The annual Barrington Area...
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Fox Valley United Way to host Drive-Thru BBQ and Cruise Night Sept. 30Sep 27, 2020 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Fox Valley community has an opportunity to enjoy a barbecue dinner from popular 5B's Catering Service and attend a free cruise night, while s...
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Elgin American Legion Post 57 hosts Friday Fish FrysSep 27, 2020 11:00 pm - Elgin American Legion Post 57, 820 N. Liberty St., is hosting a weekly Friday Night Fish Fry. They are now serving your choice of baked potatoes, mac and cheese, or fre...
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Effective altruism: The rise of the rational do-goodersSep 27, 2020 6:22 am - Brian Ottens wished he could buy his 8-year-old daughter a better iPad. The first-generation one she'd inherited from her great-grandmother didn't support the game she w...
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Community Character Coalition to Hold Food and Toiletry Drive October 3Sep 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) is sponsoring a drive-thru non-perishable food and toiletry collection to benefit the Village and Township Food Pant...
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Constable: How Lisle native managed to run 7 marathons in one weekSep 26, 2020 1:00 am - Having run his first marathon in April 2018, Lisle native Peter Krzywosz cranked out a second 26.2-mile effort seven months later. Then, he posted his personal best time...
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Operation Support Our Troops-America to host mini-golf outing fundraiser Oct. 3Sep 24, 2020 11:00 pm - The Naperville-based nonprofit Operation Support Our Troops-America will host a mini-golf fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 3, with tee times starting from 10 a.m. to noon at Lo...
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Clearbrook staff is 'caring, compassionate and committed'Sep 24, 2020 6:00 am - Ed Fiorentino and his wife, Mimi, have been involved with Clearbrook for more than five years. Their son, Tommy, has autism and lives in one of Clearbrook's 53 CILA home...
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'Inspired, humbled by the kindness, dedication of the staff'Sep 24, 2020 6:00 am - Since the pandemic began, Clearbrook has spent $1.3 million on personal protective equipment (masks, gowns, gloves, etc.), cleaning supplies, hotel expenses for staff, h...