Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Food drive launches MLK celebration in ElginJan 06, 2026 10:52 pm - Elgin’s citywide food drive is part of the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The drive through Jan. 18 aims to collect food for local pantries and assist those relying on SNAP benefits, with schools focusing on different food items.
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Inverness Garden Club celebrates 85 years with ‘Enchanted Forest’ luncheonJan 06, 2026 12:26 pm - The Garden Club of Inverness hosted its 85th anniversary "Enchanted Forest" luncheon, featuring magical woodland decorations, raffles, auctions, and handcrafted trees.
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Celebrate DuPage Care Center’s legacy with inaugural gala fundraiserJan 05, 2026 1:05 pm - The DuPage Care Center and DuPage Care Center Foundation are hosting an inaugural Legacy Gala on Feb. 21 to celebrate the center's legacy of caring for vulnerable residents.
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Glen Ellyn Park District to hold food, blood drives at AckermanJan 05, 2026 10:11 am - The Glen Ellyn Park District will host a pair of community donation drives this month at its Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center.
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Huntley honors veterans with Wreaths Across America ceremonyJan 04, 2026 10:35 pm - The Huntley community joined thousands of locations across the country in the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony, honoring those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Bartlett church honors Christmas pageant founders at this year’s eventDec 29, 2025 5:40 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett celebrated its 35th annual Christmas pageant, “Arrest These Merry Gentlemen!,” with a cast of nearly 70 people. It was extra special this year as the two sisters who started the tradition were honored guests.
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Learn about different missions at Gary UMC in WheatonDec 26, 2025 8:21 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will highlight missions it supports in January through an adult education series titled "Love in Mission."
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Foundation awards mini-grants to Villa Park Elementary District 45 staffDec 26, 2025 4:33 pm - The District 45 Foundation for Excellence in Education awarded three mini-grants totaling over $2,400 to support innovative projects in the district.
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A lifetime of giving: Buffalo Grove woman marks 400th blood and platelet donationDec 26, 2025 4:13 pm - Just days before the end of 2025, Nancy Prater of Buffalo Grove marked a remarkable milestone — celebrating her 400th blood and platelet donation during a special recognition at the Vitalant Arlington Heights Donor Center.
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DuPagePads opens new warming center in WheatonDec 23, 2025 12:18 pm - Due to increasing demand for emergency winter shelter for people experiencing homelessness, DuPagePads is offering a new overnight warming site in Wheaton.