Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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How Arlington Heights Girl Scouts are honoring the memory of troop memberJun 04, 2019 6:00 am - One year after an 11-year old Arlington Heights girl died from a cardiac condition, her Girl Scout troop continues to keep her memory alive. In recounting their friend, ...
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Ben's Memorial Mile to support mental health causes in Downers GroveJun 04, 2019 5:00 am - In the years since Ben Silver died, an event his family started in his honor has worked to increase understanding of the mental illness he endured. It's also promoted B...
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Baxter Foundation commits $2 million to Operation SmileJun 04, 2019 1:00 am - DEERFIELD - The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc. is providing a $2.2 million grant to Operation Smile, one of the worl...
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OCD walk aims to fight prevalence, seriousness of diseaseJun 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Editor's note: Names of OCD sufferers are excluded to protect patient confidentiality. Daily Herald report Suppose you were walking around with a disorder - undiagnosed ...
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Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club promotes land preservationJun 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Barbara Reed Turner of Long Grove celebrates her 100th birthday on June 13, but instead of presents, it is her gift to the community that keeps on giving. More than 40 ...
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Sign up for American Pride Project with VFWJun 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Watch City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1307 and its Auxiliary are in the middle of the American Pride Project, a great fundraiser for the residents of Elgin and South ...
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St. Catherine of Siena youth ministry members receive high honorJun 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Eight members of the youth ministry group at St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Dundee were recently awarded the prestigious national 2019 St. Timothy Youth Award. Re...
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Algonquin Lions donate $2,000 to local food pantryJun 03, 2019 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Lions Club recently donated proceeds from the Algonquin Lions' 5K Running With the Lions to the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry. The clu...
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Aurora Methodists to lend assistance to Oklahoma City tornado victimsJun 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Inspired by Jesus' teachings to serve others, 20 volunteers from Aurora's Flowing Forth United Methodist Church will spend June 8-16 at Oklahoma City to help residents r...
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Sign up for second annual 'Tug of War' June 15Jun 03, 2019 11:00 pm - The dragon boats are out and "Tug of War" is in! The St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club is challenging local businesses and organizations to participate in a "Tug of War" co...