Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elmhurst Animal Care Center, Magnificent Mutts & Meows Rescue to host 'Yoga: Cats & Mats'Dec 26, 2017 10:00 pm - Save the date for "Yoga: Cats & Mats!" With the goal of encouraging wellness and developing healthy habits in the new year, Elmhurst Animal Care Center has teamed up wit...
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Butterfly Ball benefits cancer centerDec 26, 2017 10:00 pm - More than $26,000 was raised at the 2017 Karen Dove Cabral Butterfly Ball, benefiting the NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center. Friends and family gathered in memory of Kar...
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Ending poverty through systemic change - one person, one neighborhood, one community at a timeDec 25, 2017 10:00 pm - Hope Takes Action-Aurora is starting its fourth program in January and needs volunteers and supplies. Many churches and community groups provide food, shelter or clothin...
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Santa program delivers visits, gifts to area seniorsDec 25, 2017 8:00 am - Holiday parties played out last week on both floors of the ManorCare rehabilitation center in Arlington Heights, including its short-term rehab unit and long-term care f...
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Helping those in need at Christmas - and throughout the yearDec 25, 2017 5:00 am - It's Christmas and across the suburbs children woke this morning to find their wishes had come true - new tech, books and toys, music, art supplies, sports gear, clothes...
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$150 for a family facing medical debtDec 25, 2017 12:00 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to help a family facing steep medical expenses. Through the contribution of an additional donor, the Believe ...
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Gurnee library to host blood drive WednesdayDec 25, 2017 12:00 am - The Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 27. The blood donations will be administered and collected by LifeSource from 10 a.m...
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Christmas Day brunch a community tradition at Lazarus HouseDec 25, 2017 12:00 am - Lazarus House celebrated a community tradition Monday with its annual Christmas Day Brunch in St. Charles. The free potluck-style buffet brings Lazarus House guests toge...
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Christian Liberty Academy hosts 50 recruits for Christmas in Arlington HeightsDec 25, 2017 12:00 am - For aspiring sailors, boot camp at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes tends to seal them off from the outside world. The internet and newspapers are forbidden, and eve...
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Can I afford to give to charity if money is tight?Dec 24, 2017 6:19 am - Q: This time of year, I'm getting a lot of requests to donate money, but bills and debt payments are hanging over my head. I want to be generous. Can I give to charity a...