Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Downers Grove family installs Little Free Library to celebrate grandparents’ 90th birthdaysMay 21, 2025 10:47 am - To celebrate their grandparents' 90th birthdays and passion for reading, a Downers Grove family worked with the park district to set up a Little Free Library, aiming to build community and expand book access.
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Historic Schweikher House in Schaumburg to host peony garden party fundraiser May 31May 21, 2025 10:06 am - The Schweikher House Preservation Trust invites the public to an afternoon garden party fundraiser at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31st at the historic Schweikher House in Schaumburg.
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SamaraCare breakfast raises funds, awareness for women’s mental health careMay 21, 2025 12:01 am - Nearly 200 attended the SamaraCare Women in Touch Breakfast to support mental health care fee subsidies for women and children.
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Batavia’s Riley Bainter receives P.E.O. STAR ScholarshipMay 20, 2025 8:55 pm - Riley Bainter, a senior at Batavia High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
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The Lodge Foundation unveils state-of-the-art theater at historic Elgin landmarkMay 20, 2025 5:49 pm - A $2.6 million transformation brings new life to the former Elgin Elks Lodge, expanding access to local arts. The Lodge Foundation hosts an opening night performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” produced by point2point productions.
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Disabled Patriot Fund marks 20 years with golf fundraiser, service dog donationsMay 20, 2025 5:14 pm - The Disabled Patriot Fund is hosting its 20th annual golf outing, Operation Fairway, on June 19, where two service dogs will be donated to disabled U.S. veterans.
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Delta Dental of Illinois partners with food bank to nourish children and promote well-beingMay 20, 2025 4:17 pm - Delta Dental employees volunteer to pack dental hygiene kits for children facing food insecurity through Northern Illinois Food Bank's Backpack Program, which also received a $15,000 grant from Delta Dental.
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Batavia church to host barbecue fundraiser May 21May 20, 2025 4:04 pm - Unity of Fox Valley in Batavia invites the community to a BBQ Drive Thru Fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in the back parking lot of the church, 230 Webster...
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Glenbard West wrestling team named Marklund’s Volunteer Group of the YearMay 19, 2025 10:23 pm - The Glenbard West High School boys wrestling team is named Marklund's 2024 Volunteer Group of the Year for serving as course marshals, decorating, working on crafts with residents, and joined in the gift opening with residents.
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Elgin teacher named Marklund’s 2024 Volunteer of the YearMay 19, 2025 4:44 pm - First inspired by a high school friendship with one of the residents, Alison Smith became an active volunteer with Marklund, offering pet therapy, helping with outings, organizing an egg hunt, and getting her church and her classroom students involved with the nonprofit.