Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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How Sewing for Smiles helps clothe needy childrenJun 25, 2018 6:00 am - Can one person make a difference? You bet they can. Just ask Susan Cox-Hall of North Aurora. “Years ago, Ruth Ratke started a group called Sewing for Smiles, a 501c3 org...
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Sign up now for Fall 5K Stars & Stripes ShuffleJun 24, 2018 11:00 pm - The Carol Stream Park District will hold its Fall 5K Stars & Stripes Shuffle at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Armstrong Park, 391 Illini Drive, Carol Stream. Cost is $30,...
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Sugar Grove Corn Boil needs help honoring first respondersJun 24, 2018 11:00 pm - In honor of first responders, the Sugar Grove Corn Boil wants to raise awareness, support, celebrate and simply say "thank you" to them. As a special tribute to the men...
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Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois to host 14th annual Thin Mint SprintJun 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will host the 14th annual Thin Mint Sprint on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Rockford Program Center, 7194 Vandiver Road in Cherry Valley. ...
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Third annual Duck Race June 30 to benefit Carol Stream Parks FoundationJun 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Families are invited to join the Carol Stream Parks Foundation's third annual Duck Race fundraiser at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Coral Cove Water Park, 849 W. Lies Roa...
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Volunteers needed to restore 350-year-old oak treeJun 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Before the fireworks fly on the Fourth of July, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites volunteers and friends to start a new tradition by helping to restore Wolf...
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Miniature horses offer therapeutic benefits for older adultsJun 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Have you ever met a miniature horse? They're not only adorable, but they can offer therapeutic benefits as well. That's why organizations like Mane in Heaven in Barring...
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Inverness church presents donations to inner-city organizationsJun 24, 2018 1:00 am - Holy Family Catholic Community in Inverness gave about $103,000 donated by parishioners to two organizations helping at-risk, inner-city men and youths. Sue Geegen, dire...
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Pizza place takes up mental health cause in Naperville teen's nameJun 24, 2018 1:00 am - When Isaac Pedley was new to Naperville as a 13-year-old and having a difficult time transitioning from his former home in Michigan, a new pizza shop became, as his mom ...
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How a West Dundee cancer patient pays it forwardJun 23, 2018 1:00 am - A cancer patient at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin spearheaded the creation of a fund to help others who are fighting the disease. Lisa Selby, 55, of West Dundee, wa...