Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Grayslake woman's ornaments give a big holiday boost to those who need oneDec 25, 2019 5:00 am - A Barbie ornament snuggled in her purse on Christmas Eve 2007 was meant for Lyzzi Elliott's own tree. But it never made it that far. Instead, it became a special holiday...
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Believe Project: $100 to help sister sew dresses for little girls in needDec 24, 2019 4:35 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Kim Stock of Glendale Heights. Here is her story ... "My sister, Kerry, has a passion for sewing dresses...
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Volunteers help Marklund residents with gift opening on Christmas EveDec 23, 2019 10:00 pm - More than 200 volunteers descended upon Marklund's three locations in Geneva, Elgin and Bloomingdale Christmas Eve morning, Dec. 24, to assist the residents there with o...
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Rotary Club, Trickster Gallery team up for veterans feastDec 23, 2019 5:00 am - A holiday dinner with all the trimmings, a visit from Santa and lively interaction with community volunteers and high school students. Those ingredients added up to a ho...
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Caring in Action: Wounded Warrior Project helps injured veteransDec 23, 2019 5:00 am - Caring in Action: Wounded Warrior Project helps injured veterans
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Brother needs to know he's not alone in the worldDec 23, 2019 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Lisa Carpino of Lisle. Here is her story ... "I'm writing in regard to my brother, Robert. "Robert star...
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Elgin, U-46 seeking 'Sidewalk Heroes' to keep paths clear over winterDec 23, 2019 12:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 and the city of Elgin are seeking a few good men and women to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice this winter. The city and school distr...
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Schneider donates air miles to charityDec 23, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, a Deerfield Democrat, is donating more than 57,000 frequent flyer miles earned through congressional travel to a charity benefiting military tr...
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Mount Prospect church continues its 'Charity Begins at Home' campaignDec 22, 2019 10:00 pm - You may see an uptick in donations to local charities in the Mount Prospect area for the next few weeks, including Salvation Army bell ringing buckets and local nonprofi...
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Believe Project: $100 for friend facing hard timesDec 22, 2019 6:00 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Rita Boserup of Glen Ellyn. Here is her story ... "I'd like to nominate Ann. Her husband is on disabilit...