Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Parents of fallen Elk Grove Marine say goodbye to foundation he inspiredApr 07, 2018 1:00 am - The Heart of a Marine Foundation has helped thousands of veterans in need since it began after Marine Lance Cpl. Phillip Frank of Elk Grove Village was killed 14 years a...
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Head shaving event in Libertyville raises funds for childhood cancer researchApr 07, 2018 1:00 am - Before she was wielded the clippers to kick off "Rock the Bald" Saturday at Austin's Saloon & Eatery in Libertyville, 11-year old cancer survivor Ashton Sessions shared ...
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Conant fundraiser gives people good excuse for eating cupcakesApr 07, 2018 1:00 am - James B. Conant High School Saturday hosted the annual Joe and Pat Schlender Cupcakes for a Cause event. Cupcakes were sold for $2 each or $20 per dozen to raise funds f...
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Fort Payne DAR Chapter holds annual awards ceremonyApr 06, 2018 11:00 pm - On Sunday, April 8, the Fort Payne Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual awards ceremony. Awards were given for communi...
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Supplies needed for Lake County domestic violence shelterApr 06, 2018 1:00 am - State Rep. Jonathan Carroll's office is collecting donations this month for A Safe Place, a domestic violence shelter in Lake County. The supply drive takes place during...
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A-May-Zing Mundelein Day of Caring needs volunteersApr 06, 2018 1:00 am - Mundelein officials are seeking volunteers for the annual A-May-Zing Mundelein Day of Caring May 5. Co-sponsored by the village and the police department, the event send...
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Celebration of Hope starting at Willow Creek Community ChurchApr 06, 2018 1:00 am - Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington will kick off its 13th annual Celebration of Hope on Saturday, April 14. Celebration of Hope is meant to shed light on ...
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'Empty Bowls' fundraiser May 4 to benefit homelessnessApr 05, 2018 11:00 pm - Pioneer Center for Human Services is hosting their inaugural Empty Bowls Art Auction to benefit homelessness on Friday, May 4. During the event, guests will walk throug...
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Aurora Club needs nominations for 2018 Community AwardApr 05, 2018 11:00 pm - The Kiwanis Club of Aurora is accepting nominations for its annual Service to God and Fellow Man Award. The criteria for the award is that nominees are residents of the...
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Can you outrun Arlington Heights' mayor?Apr 05, 2018 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes, an avid runner who's completed 31 marathons and countless other smaller races, will donate $5 to a local veterans organization for eve...