Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Spread holiday cheer with CASA Kane County’s gift drive for kids in foster careDec 05, 2024 9:41 pm - CASA Kane County needs your help to ensure every child in foster care receives a gift this holiday season.
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Thousands of kids will experience holiday joy thanks to Santa for a DayDec 05, 2024 8:02 pm - Rich Gentile was tired of seeing Santa letters go unanswered, so he started a nonprofit to match donors to kids' wish lists. Santa for a Day wants to reach 8,000 children this year.
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Donate to fifth annual Operation LOVE gift drive for homeless veteransDec 05, 2024 7:03 pm - Operation LOVE gift drive seeks household items like sheets, towels and microwaves to help homeless veterans.
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Men in red: A look back at some well-known ‘Santas’ in the Tri-CitiesDec 04, 2024 2:39 pm - Many Tri-Cities residents have been known for portraying Santa in the community over the years. As the holidays kick into high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on a few names that became as famous around here as Santa himself.
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West Dundee church to host Dec. 14 Cookie WalkDec 04, 2024 12:54 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee will host its Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 14. They will be selling homemade, decorated cookies, pretzels, bars, barks, candies and other holiday sweet treats by the pound.
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Elgin Fire Department collecting winter outerwear for adults in needDec 04, 2024 8:01 am - The Elgin Fire Department is collecting winter outerwear to support the Community Crisis Center’s effort to provide warm clothing for adults in need.
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Maine East student organizations to host fundraising gala Dec. 5Dec 03, 2024 7:33 pm - Maine East High School’s Muslim Student Association and National Honor Society are coming together with the Success Seekers organization to host a fundraising gala on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Quilting Ministry celebrated at Elgin’s Holy Trinity LutheranDec 03, 2024 11:16 am - Members prepare material, cut into squares, sew, and finish. Then
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Spin Doctor Cyclewerks to host ‘Paws & Cycling Claus’ Dec. 9Dec 02, 2024 8:18 pm - Join “Paws & Cyclin’ Claus: A Cycling Holiday Photo Opportunity with Santa,” a festive event at Spin Doctor Cyclewerks.
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Take Barbie and Lego for a train ride next week during Metra toy driveDec 02, 2024 5:58 pm - Stuffies, race cars, Barbies and more are all welcomed next week at Metra’s Toys for Tots drive.