Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elgin's Marklund Day School fills its first year with lessons, outings and growthOct 25, 2018 11:00 pm - Since 9-year-old Austin began attending Marklund Day School in Elgin this past summer, he has flourished. "He is completely thriving," said Tina Kowalczyk, his mother. "...
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Longtime Batavia volunteer honored with William D. Barth AwardOct 25, 2018 11:00 pm - If grief is a motivator for good, Melinda Kintz of Batavia is Exhibit A regarding how that works. After all, it was a heavy heart that led Kintz to an exemplary decade ...
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People's Resource Center receives $36,000 grantOct 24, 2018 11:00 pm - The People's Resource Center has received a $36,000 grant award from the Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust that will enable it to increase services to...
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Volunteers deliver flowers, smiles to patients at Downers Grove hospitalOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Phil and Mary Sauer already had welcomed one gift when another arrived. Mary gave birth to the couple's first child, Edward, on Monday at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospita...
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Kane County Master Gardener earns state honorOct 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Kane County Master Gardener Sue Styer of Geneva earned an State Outstanding Master Gardener Award during the 2018 Illinois Master Gardener Conference Sept. 7 in Springfi...
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'Make a Difference' with food drive for Hanover Twp. pantry SaturdayOct 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Many residents of Hanover Township have faced the question of where their next meal is coming from. They depend on the township food pantry for assistance. As part of ...
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Paws With A Cause seeking foster families for puppies in trainingOct 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Paws With A Cause, a national nonprofit headquartered in Wayland, Michigan, enhances independence and improves the quality of life for families in the Chicago area throu...
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Fall rummage sale returns to Grace Lutheran Church Nov. 2-3Oct 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake will host its semiannual Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. Grace has held ann...
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Assisi Animal Foundation to celebrate 30th anniversay with dinner, auction Nov. 3Oct 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Nov. 3 marks the 30th anniversary of Assisi Animal Foundation "saving animals and serving people" in McHenry County as the first no-kill shelter built and opened in 1988...
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Deadline extended for St. Charles Electric Christmas ParadeOct 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The deadline for entry in the St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade has been extended through Wednesday, Oct. 31. The parade steps off on Main Street at 5:30 p.m. Saturd...