Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Last-minute call for bell ringers for McHenry County Salvation ArmyDec 10, 2019 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army of McHenry County, one of the largest social service providers, is in great need of more bell ringers through Christmas Eve. Bell ringing is The Salva...
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Hear 12 bands at 56 Yule Fix fundraiser benefiting MooseheartDec 10, 2019 9:30 pm - Mount Prospect is rocking in the holiday season with the second annual 56 Yule Fix music festival. And it's for a good cause: the music is accompanied by a toy drive to...
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Fox Valley Hands of Hope volunteer is there for people who need to talkDec 10, 2019 5:00 am - Fox Valley Hands of Hope volunteer is there for people who need to talk
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Believe Project: $100 to help a friend who puts everyone before herselfDec 10, 2019 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Diane Purpura of Bartlett. Here is her story ... “I would like to help a very special friend who never co...
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Lake County treasurer coordinating new toy driveDec 10, 2019 12:00 am - Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim is launching "Treasurer's Toy Drive" for charity this month. Toys can be donated at the treasurer's office in Waukegan, as well as at th...
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Alpha Tekniko donates mattresses to local shelterDec 10, 2019 12:00 am - LAKE ZURICH - Alpha Tekniko, a developer and manufacturer of specialized medical support surfaces, recently donated mattresses and box springs to the House of Peace Shel...
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Bears' Amukamara takes new kind of 'Polar Plunge' for Make-A-Wish in GurneeDec 10, 2019 12:00 am - Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara made a special appearance Tuesday at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee to launch the resort's annual Snowland celebration and help mak...
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Celebrating woman's efforts to build a new school playgroundDec 10, 2019 12:00 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Michelle Brewington of Hinckley. Here is her story ... “I would like to nominate Ashley from Hinckley-Bi...
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Believe Project: $100 to help a friend experiencing difficultiesDec 09, 2019 10:00 pm - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Michael Corley of Hawthorn Woods. Here is his story ... "My dear friend, Olga, is going through a very di...
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Tree of Life auction raises money for PADS permanent shelter siteDec 09, 2019 10:00 pm - The Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, presented $1,622 to Pioneer Center for Human Services. The donation is designated...