Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Helping the Helpers: Metropolitan Family Services needs support to make up for deficitsJun 01, 2020 6:00 am - Founded in 1857, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage and Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage are based out of Wheaton. According to Mary Beth G...
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Why We Walk: Foodie 5K goes virtual this year, raising funds to help solve hunger in our communitiesJun 01, 2020 6:00 am - Since 1983, Northern Illinois Food Bank has led the community in solving hunger for neighbors in need across 13 counties through innovative programs and partnerships. An...
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Mundelein insurance agent provides grantJun 01, 2020 1:00 am - MUNDELEIN -- Michael Darling, a Farmers Insurance agent in Mundelein, has nominated and secured a $1,500 grant for Community Action Partnership of Lake County, to aid in...
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Grant writing webinar for nonprofits set for June 30Jun 01, 2020 1:00 am - Registration is open for the Building Stronger Grant Applications webinar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. Offered by Volunteer Center McHenry County and Norther...
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Illinois American Water Announces Over $25,000 in Environmental Grants for Water Source ProtectionMay 31, 2020 11:00 pm - Illinois American Water is announcing environmental grants for eight watershed initiatives across the state. The environmental grant recipients will receive a share of ...
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St. Charles girl starts neighborhood libraryMay 31, 2020 11:00 pm - This spring, 12-year-old Alexa Stephens sent a detailed presentation to the Arbor Creek Homeowners' Association board to install a Little Neighborhood Library. As Arbor...
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Re:new Project's refugee artisans make masks for World Relief's new arrivalsMay 31, 2020 11:00 pm - To celebrate World Refugee Day June 20, Re:new Project and World Relief DuPageAurora/Chicago are collaborating to bring awareness to the global refugee crisis while deal...
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St. Charles church's free spaghetti dinner re-opens with drive-throughMay 29, 2020 6:00 am - When things got difficult for families during the recession a decade ago, area churches began offering free monthly meals on various nights. It lifted spirits, brought f...
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The Sound Center receives grant for Parkinson's therapyMay 28, 2020 11:00 pm - The Sound Center in Oak Brook has been awarded another grant to assist with Parkinson's therapy programs. The grant will support continued growth of SPEAK OUT! and LOUD ...
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Grub Grab pop-up food pantry helps hungry Lake County residentsMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - The Grub Grab is a go. Every Thursday at 1 p.m., a parking space at the Long Lake Metra station transforms into a pop-up food pantry providing free meals for anyone in n...