Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Palatine village council chamber filled with donated toysDec 11, 2018 10:00 pm - Palatine's village council chamber showed the area's generosity this week as it was packed with gifts that will go to less fortunate children for Christmas. In what's be...
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Believe Project: Mundelein woman wants to pass $100 to her struggling sisterDec 11, 2018 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Barbara Tweed of Mundelein. Here is an excerpt of her story: "My younger sister, a senior who lives alon...
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Arlington Hts. police hosting Toys for Trots drop-off event SaturdayDec 11, 2018 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Police Department will host its second annual Toys for Tots Drive Thru Drop off event Saturday in the Target parking lot at 1700 E. Rand Road. New ...
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Elgin Vineyard expands homeless breakfast ministryDec 10, 2018 10:00 pm - Saturday morning breakfast is now being offered at Vineyard Church of Elgin for the homeless and other under-resourced individuals. Since the homeless breakfast ministr...
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Bell ringers needed by Salvation Army of McHenry CountyDec 10, 2018 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army of McHenry County, one of the largest social service providers, is in great need of more bell ringers this holiday season. From the family that has c...
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Carol Stream woman passing $100 on to neighbor to help care for sonDec 10, 2018 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Laurel Dubowski of Carol Stream. Here is an excerpt of her story: "I have a neighbor who lost her husban...
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How to help spread holiday cheer in Mount ProspectDec 10, 2018 12:00 am - Mount Prospect's Human Services Department is seeking donations to help spread some holiday cheer to those in need through its Holiday Assistance Program. Donations of f...
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Oakton Empty Bowls event raised $28,000 to fight hungerDec 10, 2018 12:00 am - This year's Empty Bowls event at Oakton Community College raised more than $28,000 for local food pantries by selling more than 1,700 ceramic pieces and completing silen...
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Rotary Club of Palatine seeks local nonprofit groups for possible donationsDec 10, 2018 12:00 am - Rotary Club of Palatine is accepting applications from local community organizations for possible donations through an annual allocation program. Organizations applying ...
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Volunteer for Be a Santa to a Senior programDec 09, 2018 10:00 pm - Did you know that 28 percent of people ages 65 or older live alone, according to AARP? Each year, these seniors have fewer family members and friends to provide company ...