Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Hold the caring touch, friendly conversation: It's food only from Meals on WheelsApr 01, 2020 1:00 am - There was a time when Meals on Wheels provided not only food to older residents, people with disabilities and those in need, but also a caring touch, a friendly conversa...
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Online forum helps pantries share lessonsApr 01, 2020 1:00 am - West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge is collaborating with the Thierer Family Foundation to develop an online platform for food support organizations to share les...
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Barrington students honored for efforts to feed the hungryMar 31, 2020 11:00 pm - Two Barrington High School students have received recognition from the largest youth recognition program in the United States based exclusively on volunteer community se...
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Highpoint Church is offering drive-up care centersMar 31, 2020 11:00 pm - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Highpoint Church Care Center is now serving the community seven days a week. Join them in "Give a Bag. Get a Bag. Make a Difference." Learn...
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Vernon Twp. Food Pantry offers drive-up service, select deliveryMar 31, 2020 11:00 pm - Vernon Township announced that the Vernon Township Food Pantry will stay open during the pandemic and offer drive up pickup service and select delivery to the elderly. "...
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Local chiropractors host WINGS donation driveMar 31, 2020 11:00 pm - The mission of WINGS is to "provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence," and Sleigh Family Chiropractic in Arlington Heights w...
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Baird & Warner donates $150,000 to COVID-19 fundMar 31, 2020 1:00 am - The Baird & Warner real estate services company is contributing $150,000 to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund. The company announced Tuesday that the donatio...
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Elgin church becomes daytime shelter for homelessMar 31, 2020 1:00 am - New Life Covenant Church in Elgin has opened its sanctuary to homeless residents during the state's stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic. The church is op...
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Habitat for Humanity Lake County donates full body suits to area hospitalsMar 30, 2020 11:00 pm - Habitat for Humanity Lake County again donated personal protective equipment to assist Lake County health care providers on the front line fighting COVID-19. On Tuesd...
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23rd annual PAL-Clearbrook fundraiser held onlineMar 30, 2020 11:00 pm - The 23rd annual PAL-Clearbrook fundraiser was held online on Sunday, March 29. The event was originally scheduled for March 15, at the Stonegate in Hoffman Estates, but...