Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Editorial: A message of belief; a message of love and hopeNov 16, 2019 1:00 pm - This editorial is adapted from one first published on Dec. 5, 2015. There is, as plenty of evidence confirms, a darker side of human nature afflicted by hatred, anger an...
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New program helping Palatine students see brighter futureNov 15, 2019 4:30 am - Students in need received complete vision exams and glasses without leaving their Palatine school Thursday through a pilot program funded by a suburban service organizat...
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Naperville store to 'sew locally,' 'help out globally'Nov 15, 2019 12:00 am - A new sewing store in Naperville is putting a twist on the "act global, think local" movement during its opening weekend. BERNINA of Naperville opened Thursday at 27...
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Martial arts studio holding fundraiser for veterans SaturdayNov 15, 2019 12:00 am - DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo is hosting Break-4-Vets, where participants will break hundreds of boards to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The event will be held from 2...
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Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for police in MundeleinNov 15, 2019 12:00 am - The Mundelein Police Academy Alumni Association will hold its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at police headquarters, 221 North La...
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Parisian theme highlights Shelter Inc.'s annual galaNov 15, 2019 12:00 am - The glamour and romance of Paris were on display Friday night for "Ooh, La La!" - Shelter Inc.'s 32nd annual gala. Guests at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg dined around...
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Naperville Park District police invite donations for 2019 Toys for TotsNov 14, 2019 10:00 pm - Members of the Naperville Park District Police invite the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2019 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S...
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Grainger Donates $100,000 to Folds of HonorNov 14, 2019 10:00 pm - Folds of Honor, the nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen and disabled military members, recently accepted a generous donat...
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DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo hosts Board Break-A-Thon Nov. 16 to raise funds for wounded veteransNov 14, 2019 10:00 pm - DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo is hosting its first "Board Break-A-Thon" named "Break-4-Vets." The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1714 E. Northwe...
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Robbins, Salomon & Patt working to feed the hungryNov 14, 2019 10:00 pm - Robbins, Salomon & Patt Ltd., a full-service law firm in the Chicago area, chose to focus their 2019 service project on the issue of hunger in greater Chicago Nov. 13. ...