Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Chicago-area charity distributes more than 5,000 turkeys to families in need ahead of ThanksgivingNov 23, 2024 4:18 pm - More than 5,000 turkeys are being distributed this weekend to families in need by the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago’s service committee, Zakat Chicago, during its annual “Feasting with Dignity” Turkey Drive.
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Hooters Calendar Girls volunteer at Holy Family School during Chicago area calendar tourNov 22, 2024 7:25 pm - Several of the 2025 Hooters Calendar Girls from the Chicago area and Florida volunteered at Holy Family School on Nov. 15.
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Elgin Deanery Council of Catholic Women installs new officersNov 22, 2024 5:49 pm - The Elgin Deanery Council of Catholic Women held its annual Pre-Advent evening of prayer at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee on Nov. 19.
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All on board: Bensenville rallies behind food pantry after holiday train schedule changeNov 22, 2024 5:01 pm - Bensenville rallied to collect money and items for a community food pantry after learning a holiday train won't stop in the village this year.
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Giving Machines at Fox Valley Mall make donating to local charities easy as a card swipeNov 22, 2024 4:55 pm - The Giving Machines were unveiled Friday for a second year at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. The machines allow people to donate specific items or services to six local charities and two national organizations.
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PADS of Elgin names new executive directorNov 22, 2024 3:18 pm - PADS of Elgin board of directors recently appointed Katie Shaw Thompson as the organization’s new executive director.
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DuPage United rallies faith leaders and elected officials at packed Action AssemblyNov 22, 2024 1:23 pm - On Sunday, Nov. 17, community leaders and elected officials packed Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton for DuPage United’s annual Action Assembly. The gathering was t...
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Trinity Episcopal Church to celebrate 150th anniversary in 2025Nov 21, 2024 10:36 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church has launched its 150th anniversary celebration, marking a century and a half of faith and service to the Wheaton community.
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Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour returns for 5th yearNov 20, 2024 11:40 pm - Santa’s Christmas Charities, a nonprofit organization, has announced the return of the Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour for 12 nights, starting Nov. 30 and continuing to Dec. 11.
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Naperville’s Zion Lutheran to host Christmas Cookie Walk and fun fairNov 20, 2024 11:09 pm - Join Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church’s second annual Christmas Cookie Walk and Kids’ Christmas Fun Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Naperville.