Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Volunteers make Christmas special at Elgin's Marklund Wasmond CenterDec 22, 2017 10:00 pm - Volunteers were on hand Saturday to help residents of the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin open Christmas presents. Volunteers also labeled gifts and helped with the cle...
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Helping hand: Mundelein residents return to apartments after July floodDec 22, 2017 10:00 pm - Lyudmyla Yatskovska's possessions were in white kitchen bags and assorted boxes, the Christmas tree was nowhere to be found, and protective plastic still covered section...
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Firefighters helping Salvation ArmyDec 22, 2017 12:00 am - Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District personnel will be helping to raise donations for the Salvation Army today. The Barrington Countryside firefighters will j...
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$150 to pay bills for niece with cancerDec 22, 2017 12:00 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to help pay bills for her niece, who is fighting cancer. Through the contribution of an additional donor, the...
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$150 to give additional help to a family in needDec 21, 2017 4:30 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project was moved by an earlier nomination and wants to give more to a family struggling to make ends meet. Through the con...
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Why Salvation Army kettle donations are down this seasonDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - For families in need, the Salvation Army's red kettles are as big a part of the holidays as lights, Santa Claus and spending time with loved ones. But with only a few d...
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$150 to help manage medical billsDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to help her daughter handle medical bills resulting from a car crash. Through the contribution of an additio...
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NorthShore Associate Board surpasses $1 million fundraising mark.Dec 20, 2017 10:00 pm - The Associate Board of NorthShore University HealthSystem raised more than $120,000 during their recent Great Gatsby Benefit at The School of the Art Institute of Chicag...
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TriCity Family Services' annual Snowflake Shuffle finishes strong at new venueDec 20, 2017 10:00 pm - The sun was shining and provided the perfect setting for this year's TriCity Family Services' ninth annual Snowflake Shuffle Dec. 2 at Royal Fox Country Club in St. Char...
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$150 to help family fighting major illnessesDec 20, 2017 4:34 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to help a family battling multiple medical issues. Through the contribution of an additional donor, the Belie...