Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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After 13 years, Operation Sweettooth still sending care packages to troopsJan 09, 2018 10:00 pm - When Diane and Roger Ahrens started Operation Sweettooth in 2004, they thought they would be sending cookies to U. S. military men and women only a few years. The war in...
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VNA to host Volunteer Open House Jan. 17 in AuroraJan 09, 2018 10:00 pm - VNA Health Care is hosting a volunteer open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at its location at 400 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora. "Our volunteer program is expan...
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Elgin Vineyard to host bake sale benefit for Colombia mission tripJan 09, 2018 10:00 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin will host a bake sale fundraiser this Sunday, Jan. 14, to help offset the cost of a mission trip next month to Medellin, Colombia. This will be...
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ChildServ receives $69,240 in holiday donations for children at riskJan 09, 2018 10:00 pm - ChildServ, a nonprofit dedicated to building better lives for children, received donations totaling $69,240 for its annual Holiday Gift Drive, providing toys, books and ...
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How to nominate for Jaycees' Outstanding Young Person of IllinoisJan 09, 2018 10:00 pm - The Illinois Jaycees is accepting nominations for the 2018 class of the Outstanding Young Persons. Each year, the Outstanding Young Person awards program recognizes up t...
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Metropolis theater hosts wine fundraiser Jan. 20Jan 09, 2018 12:00 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights will host its annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 20, to benefit the nonprofit's theatrical and arts edu...
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Join Elgin Knights' 20th annual Chili for Charity Cook-offJan 08, 2018 10:00 pm - The Elgin Knights of Columbus, Monsignor Henry Schryer Council 654 will be hosting their annual Chili for Charity Cook-Off and Dinner from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. ...
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McHenry County Salvation Army raises $217,000 in Red Kettle CampaignJan 08, 2018 10:00 pm - Christmas Toyland was abuzz with activity last month while 423 registered families were escorted by friendly volunteers in picking out toys, games, and clothing for 1,01...
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Elgin Knights of Columbus donate funds for ultrasound machineJan 08, 2018 10:00 pm - The Elgin Knights of Columbus, Monsignor Henry Schryer Council 654 recently donated funds to TLC Pregnancy Services in Elgin. "We're grateful to the Knights of Columbus...
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Naperville kids charity leader to retire in 2018Jan 08, 2018 4:36 am - Heard of KidsMatter in Naperville? If so, that's likely because of its first and only executive director, IdaLynn Wenhold, who is preparing to step down. Since becoming...