Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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No cure, yes hope: Three residents share why they walk to fight Huntington's diseaseMay 05, 2020 6:00 am - Imagine losing your spouse to a disease that has no cure. Now imagine that your children have a 50/50 chance of dying from that very same disease. Huntington's disease i...
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Wauconda couple raise $7,280 for food pantry with Kentucky Derby-themed eventMay 05, 2020 1:00 am - Undeterred by the pandemic-prompted postponement of the Kentucky Derby, a former Wauconda trustee and her husband organized a racing-themed fundraiser this past weekend ...
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Free taco fundraiser Thursday in Vernon HillsMay 05, 2020 1:00 am - INVICTO restaurant at Mellody Farm center, 887 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, will be giving away tacos, rice and beans on Thursday, May 7. The "Curbside Taqueria" is...
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'GLMV Helping Healthcare Heroes' fundraiser is feeding the front lineMay 04, 2020 11:00 pm - The "GLMV Helping Healthcare Heroes" fundraiser is having an impact for the community. Due to many generous donations, the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon H...
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Glen Ellyn Cares delivers meals to Central DuPageMay 04, 2020 11:00 pm - Join "Glen Ellyn Cares" in supporting first responders during these trying times as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds collected will help nourish the health c...
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Register for 'Steps for Chaps' to aid students in need due to COVID-19May 04, 2020 11:00 pm - The College of DuPage Office of Institutional Advancement will host a steps challenge fundraising event Friday to Sunday, May 15-17, for students who have been financial...
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Hilltop Suppers return May 12 as a 'to-go' eventMay 04, 2020 11:00 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee in West Dundee is continuing its monthly Hilltop Community Suppers. It will be offered to-go from the parking lot driveway of the c...
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Glendale Heights food drive serves hundredsMay 04, 2020 1:00 am - Glendale Heights officials joined Saturday with Immigrant Solidarity of DuPage, Calvary Episcopal Church, Courageous Love Initiative, the Northern Illinois Food Bank and...
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Harper's COVID-19 relief fund allowing students to keep focus on studiesMay 04, 2020 1:00 am - Since her father recently lost his job, Esmeralda Zamora has been using her earnings as a retail cashier help pay her family's rent, utilities and groceries. "We're kind...
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Carrie Lee Photography organizing fundraiser for food pantry during MayMay 03, 2020 11:00 pm - Carrie Olinger, owner of Carrie Lee Photography, is joining forces with Food for Greater Elgin to host a fundraising event to support the charity and benefit those in th...