Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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For the love of pets: Carol Stream charity helps families with veterinary costsJul 28, 2024 5:41 am - Dr. Mondrian Contreras knows pets are family. That is why he founded the VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, a nonprofit that helps families who are in financial crisis take care of any costs for veterinarian services.
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‘FranDan Day’ in Hoffman Estates: Frannie the Chihuahua makes 500th run to greet mail carrierJul 27, 2024 5:45 pm - A unique relationship reaches a major landmark in Hoffman Estates. Chihuahua Frannie Joy ran outside to greet mail carrier Dan Larsen for the 500th time.
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Early bird registration ends July 31 for Naperville’s 27th annual Rotary RideJul 26, 2024 12:47 pm - The 27th annual Rotary Ride on Sunday, Aug. 11 will benefit Loaves & Fishes, Naperville Responds for Veterans, and Rotary International’s campaign to end polio worldwide.
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Aurora Girl Scout, troop leader win awardsJul 25, 2024 11:30 pm - Alaina Nelson-Carrillo of Aurora has won the Girl Scouts of America’s top award, the Gold Award.
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War on Wheels: Cruisin’ for CASA bike ride to benefit children in foster careJul 25, 2024 7:10 pm - CASA Kane County is hosting the “War on Wheels: Cruisin' for CASA Kane County” bike ride, set for Sunday, Sept. 8.
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Leslie Goddard returns for Elgin Donor Club’s annual book reviewJul 25, 2024 6:06 pm - The Elgin Donor Club, an active philanthropic club since 1913, recently announced their annual book review and luncheon. It will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Elgin Country Club,
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Green Garden Mama and GardenWorks Project to host fall gardening workshop at Morton ArboretumJul 24, 2024 11:37 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 8, the GardenWorks Project and the Morton Arboretum are partnering for an enlightening workshop, “Productive, Beautiful Fall Gardens, with the Green Garden Mama.”
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Donka Inc. gets grant from Disabled Veterans National Foundation to support Operation Brighter FuturesJul 24, 2024 8:58 pm - Donka Inc. in Wheaton recently received a $22,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation. This generous funding will support Operation Brighter Futures.
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‘We did something helpful’: Cook sheriff’s campers pack food for children in needJul 24, 2024 8:17 pm - A Cook County Sheriff’s Office youth outreach program and a Schaumburg-based charitable organization helped each other make a positive impact Wednesday both personal and international.
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Wheaton-Naperville Infant Welfare planning its annual golf and bridge fundraiserJul 24, 2024 11:08 am - The Wheaton-Naperville Chapter of the Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago is preparing its annual “Diamonds Are ‘Fore’ Ever” Golf and Bridge Outing, set for Thursday, Sept. 12