Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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St. Charles Kiwanis Peanut Days surpasses $20,000 goalDec 04, 2017 10:00 pm - The St. Charles Kiwanis Club exceeded its goal of $20,000 in donations for this year's Peanut Days fundraiser. There are over 40 organizations that benefit, including Tr...
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Local nonprofits host Christmas tree salesDec 04, 2017 10:00 pm - • The Batavia Boy Scout Troop 12 is hosting its annual holiday Christmas tree sale with fresh, pre-cut Christmas trees, roping and wreathes at Batavia Skate Park, 411 S....
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'Breakfast With The Salvation Army' spotlights Christmas Toyland and generosity of donors to provide for families in needDec 04, 2017 10:00 pm - As a single mom, Sally wasn't sure how she was going to afford toys for her three children this year, let alone food for their holiday meal. Then she heard about The Sal...
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How three suburbanites help 'red hat' knitting campaign flourishDec 04, 2017 4:30 am - It started as a small thing, really — a simple effort in Chicago to celebrate American Heart Month by having folks knit or crochet tiny red hats for babies born in Febru...
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$100 to renew faith and connect studentsDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - By Christie Willhite cwillhite@dailyherald.com Today's recipients of a $100 bill through the Believe Project want to renew the faith of a burglary victim and help high s...
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Read and help Little City in PalatineDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - Palatine Public Library District's annual winter reading contest starts Friday, Dec. 15. Running through Wednesday, Jan. 31, the contest challenges participants to help ...
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Wheeling police accepting 'Toys for Tots' donationsDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - The Wheeling Police Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the needy until mid-December. "We are so happy to partner with the United States Marine Corps Reserv...
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How to donate diapers for children in needDec 04, 2017 12:00 am - Gurnee-based Twice As Nice Mother & Child is teaming up with 20 local businesses and organizations to "Deck the Halls with Diapers" and combat diaper need in Lake County...
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Friends of the Batavia Library book sale offers plenty of holiday giftsDec 03, 2017 10:00 pm - Wondering what to give everyone on your shopping list this holiday season? Considering giving the gift of words and the gift of stories. The Friends of the Batavia Libr...
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Salvation Army Elgin Corps partners with Napleton Kia for 'Feed Our Souls' food driveDec 03, 2017 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army Elgin Corps Community Center is partnering with Napleton's Elgin Kia for "Feed Our Souls" food drive to provide food boxes for 375 families in need th...