Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
-
Smile Packs bring joy to pediatric cancer patientsJan 28, 2019 10:00 pm - Just a few months before her third birthday, Maddie Kramer was diagnosed with a rare, cancerous tumor on her spinal cord. Her parents, Scott and Pammy Kramer of Chicago...
-
Cole Butler joins ranks of Eagle Scouts at Aurora churchJan 28, 2019 10:00 pm - Cole Butler became the 183rd Eagle Scout at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Jan. 19. Butler, 17, of North Aurora, was awarded the highest rank attainable in the...
-
Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation hosts 'Totally Rad' bunco nightJan 28, 2019 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Jan. 12, participants braved the snowy roads for the Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation's 1980s themed bunco event, "Totally Rad Bunco." Volunteers and many a...
-
Local Meals on Wheels ahead of the game and prepared for cold weatherJan 28, 2019 10:00 pm - (Lombard, IL) A cold snap unlike we have seen in years is upon us and DuPage Senior Citizens Council/Kane Senior Council, the Meals on Wheels provider for both DuPage Co...
-
Aurora Habitat for Humanity dedicates 62nd homeJan 28, 2019 10:00 pm - With prayers, presentations and an open house, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 62nd home since 1988 on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 1551 Solfisburg Ave. in Aurora. ...
-
Made by Mary spreads cheer with homemade treats, cardsJan 28, 2019 5:00 am - A Mount Prospect family's mission to spread a little care and kindness in their community is gaining traction. Made by Mary was profiled last month on WGN-TV, and now th...
-
Friends of the Batavia Public Library to host annual meetingJan 27, 2019 10:00 pm - The Friends of the Batavia Public Library's annual meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in the main conference room at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia...
-
Believe Project: $100 to help friend with financial challengesJan 27, 2019 4:30 am - Our Believe Project comes to an end today after responding to 60 people eager to help others over the past two months. Today's recipient of a $100 bill is Beverley Calie...
-
Lombard Garden Club taking applications for 2019 college scholarshipJan 26, 2019 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2019 Lombard resident who is a high school senior, home-schooled, or other student pursuing a caree...
-
Believe Project: $100 to help employees affected by shutdownJan 26, 2019 7:00 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Katherine Seger of Schaumburg. Here is an excerpt of her story: "Mamata Reddy, owner of Spoonfoolery in ...