Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elgin Elks join with Elgin's First Baptist Church for 'Step It Up' programJul 15, 2019 11:00 pm - Elgin Elks Lodge 737 is partnering with Elgin's First Baptist Church in the "Step It Up" program. The program has given out almost 10,000 pairs of new shoes in the past ...
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How Loaves & Fishes in Naperville grew from helping 8 families in 1984 to 4,650 last yearJul 15, 2019 5:36 am - The agency that became Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville got its start in 1984 in a church basement serving eight families. Now as one of Naperville's be...
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Silver Cross Charity Golf Classic raises over $195,000Jul 15, 2019 1:00 am - NEW LENOX - The Silver Cross Foundation recently raised $195,195 at its 28th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Crystal Tree Country Club in Orland Park, with 180 golfers co...
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Tyson Foods awards $50K grant to pantryJul 15, 2019 1:00 am - WHEATON - People's Resource Center announced it has received a $50,000 grant award from Tyson Foods for its food pantry services. The money will allow PRC to continue to...
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Scholarship Assistance Fund Dollars for Scholars awards 12 scholarshipsJul 14, 2019 11:00 pm - The Scholarship Assistance Fund Dollars for Scholars awarded 12 scholarships to recipients on Friday, June 21, for the 2019-2020 school year. Eight of the students were ...
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Share memories of Santa's Village at historical society meeting July 28Jul 14, 2019 11:00 pm - Christmas is coming early this year. Celebrate with the Dundee Township Historical Society and hear the story of Santa's Village at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Guest spea...
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Big trucks respond to hunger in Lake CountyJul 14, 2019 1:00 am - Lake County Responding to Hunger food drive and Touch-A-Truck event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, July 23, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Peterson and Midl...
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Donate food in LincolnshireJul 14, 2019 1:00 am - Lincolnshire's public works department is participating in a food drive for the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Nonperishable food can be donated at village hall, 1 Olde Ha...
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Much more fun than a flea dip: Dog Days of Summer in Libertyville all about man's best friendJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - The 11th annual Dog Days of Summer opened Friday afternoon at Cook Park in downtown Libertyville, with the dogs having fun frolicking in the water and staying cool in th...
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Cancer walk receiving 'birthday donations' that follow 'Jeopardy' star's leadJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - A somber yet celebratory walk to help cure an often-deadly cancer is receiving a trendy type of donation, following the lead of a recent TV star - Naperville native and ...