Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Donate blood for a sweet treat at Our Saviour’s Sept. 4Aug 12, 2024 10:08 pm - Only about 3% of people who are eligible to donate blood actually do. Consider signing up for a Sept. 4 blood drive at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville.
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Weed Ladies preparing their seasonal floral arrangements for upcoming salesAug 12, 2024 10:45 am - The Naper Settlement Weed Ladies are preparing for their Fall and Winter Sales, featuring creative seasonal floral arrangements.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank honored with 2024 Network Celebrations AwardAug 09, 2024 11:43 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank was recently awarded the 2024 Network Celebrations Award by Feeding America for its outstanding work.
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State Superintendent Education Tony Sanders speaks to Elgin Golden KAug 09, 2024 11:26 pm - On Aug. 7, Tony Sanders, Illinois Superintendent of Education, spoke to Elgin Golden K Kiwanis Club. Sanders, who formerly served as Elgin Area School District U-46 su...
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‘It’s about how it started’: Former women athletes from St. Charles high schools sought for Legacy NightAug 09, 2024 3:00 am - St. Charles sports boosters are trying to find women who were among the first to play IHSA girls sports at the high school 50 years ago for a Legacy Night celebration during the basketball season.
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North Suburban YMCA holds fourth annual Community Strong golf eventAug 08, 2024 12:37 pm - On July 18 under blue skies and gorgeous 70 degree weather, over 110 golfers, 25 volunteers, and more than 60 sponsors and vendors participated in the North Suburban YMCA’s (NSYMCA) fourth annual Community Strong Golf Fundraiser at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling.
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Oakton College receives $100,000 Challenge Gift to grow scholarship opportunities for Oakton studentsAug 08, 2024 10:15 am - A pair of community members donated $100,000 to the Oakton College Educational Foundation to serve as a challenge to inspire others to join them in providing students the financial support they need to reach their goals.
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St. Charles church to host wine tasting to benefit Feeding MinistriesAug 07, 2024 12:20 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church is hosting a Feeding Ministries Fundraiser at The Wine Exchange in St. Charles on Thursday, Aug. 15
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Hilltop Community Supper offer picnic-style meal Aug. 13Aug 06, 2024 11:05 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its next Hilltop Community Supper on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The free supper will be offered as a “Picnic on the Hill” or drive-through and to-go dinner.
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Critical need for blood: Join the Aug. 22 blood drive at Kane County Government CenterAug 05, 2024 6:57 pm - Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Whether it’s for emergency surgeries, cancer treatments, or trauma care, blood donations play a crucial role...