Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Be a literacy volunteer for adult studentsJan 02, 2019 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is hosting a four-session tutor training for residents who want to help adults speak English. The workshop will meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. o...
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Mystery donor leaves gold coin at Misericordia thrift shop in PalatineJan 02, 2019 5:00 am - Twice Blest Thrift Store in Palatine lived up to its name recently. Not only did the shop do a brisk business over the holidays - drawing nearly 100 people a day on ave...
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$100 to help family with baby's medical billsJan 02, 2019 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Emma Stimpfl of Schaumburg. Here is an excerpt of her story: "I would like to nominate two married frien...
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DuPage Foundation gala raises $435,000Jan 02, 2019 12:00 am - DOWNERS GROVE - The DuPage Foundation's Imagination Ball recently raised more than $435,000 for foundation operations and programs aimed at raising the quality of life t...
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Help give abused children a voice in court with CASAJan 01, 2019 10:00 pm - CASA Kane County offers general information meetings this winter. Learn more about the organization, the role of the CASA/GAL volunteer and other areas of how to get inv...
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Remembering the Past Brings Over $28,000Jan 01, 2019 10:00 pm - On Friday, November 16th, 298 Women's Club of Inverness (WCI) members and guests gathered at the Meridian in Rolling Meadows to enjoy Memories of Christmas Past, the WCI...
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$100 for advocate for childhood cancer researchJan 01, 2019 12:00 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill is Kathy Lacina of Bartlett. Here is an excerpt of her story: "If given the opportunity, I would like to support an amazing young woman...
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Freezin' for a reason: 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge benefits special recreationJan 01, 2019 12:00 am - As has become custom, hundreds of participants wearing bathing suits and wacky costumes started the New Year with a bracing plunge from Waukegan Municipal Beach into Lak...
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Vernon Hills Queens host a blanket fundraiserDec 31, 2018 10:00 pm - Miss Vernon Hills Madeline Gutierrez, Junior Miss Vernon Hills Haley Kalinowski, and Little Miss Vernon Hills Jayla Wascow hosted a fundraising event in December at the ...
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Aurora Habitat for Humanity to dedicate 62nd home Jan. 13Dec 31, 2018 10:00 pm - With music, presentations and an open house, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will dedicate its 62nd home on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. at 1551 Solfisburg Ave. in Aurora....