Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Rain no Claus for alarm at Rotary Santa 5K in Arlington HeightsDec 01, 2018 12:00 am - A freezing deluge couldn't stop the few hundred souls in red who suited up Saturday for the Arlington Heights Rotary Club's Santa 5K Run/Walk. His red fur was soggy, but...
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The Believe Project is back: Meet the first recipient of $100 gift of 2018Dec 01, 2018 12:00 am - Caring for each other. That's what the holiday season is all about, and that's the point of our Believe Project. For the fifth straight year, a donor has given us 31 env...
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$100 to help single mom battling illnessDec 01, 2018 12:00 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Elizabeth Mari of Elgin. Here is an excerpt of her story: "We have a part-time secretary who is a single...
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Naperville Park Police welcome donations for Toys for TotsNov 30, 2018 10:00 pm - Members of the Naperville Park District Police invite the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2018 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S...
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'I think my husband sent them': Kildeer widow thankful for volunteers' help after stormNov 30, 2018 12:00 am - It wasn't a dramatic emergency rescue but rather unsolicited volunteer help that was a bright spot during a dark time this week for a recently widowed Kildeer woman. "I ...
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Kilmer School Chorus Perform At McTeacher's NightNov 29, 2018 10:00 pm - Teachers, support staff and Principal Matthew Lombardo from Kilmer School volunteered behind the counter on Wednesday, November 28, at the Arlington Heights McDonald's l...
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Palatine library taking food donationsNov 29, 2018 12:00 am - The Palatine Public Library District will host a food drive tied to a winter reading program beginning Saturday, Dec. 1. The effort runs with Read to Feed through Dec. ...
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Illinois American Water presents grant to Warrenville Fire DepartmentNov 28, 2018 10:00 pm - The Warrenville Fire Protection District will be purchasing new water handling equipment, and fire suppression and supply hoses thanks to a grant from Illinois American ...
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Learning Express Toys of Glen Ellyn sponsors Toys for Tots event Dec. 1Nov 28, 2018 10:00 pm - Learning Express Toys of Glen Ellyn is helping Toys for Tots bring holiday gifts to children in need. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the toy store will be holding a special event ...
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Naperville Rotary collecting winter coatsNov 28, 2018 10:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise has launched its 20th annual clothing drive to benefit those in need of warm winter clothing. Rotary volunteers are placing boxes i...