Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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The Salvation Army raises $131,000 on Colonial Cafe Match DayDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - In an effort to support The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, Colonial Cafe offered a match of donations up to $30,000 throughout the Fox Valley area during the sevent...
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Kitten adoption helps Huntley family heal from lossDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - 2017: Birthday. Tears. Death. Life. Love. Sigh. In January, I canceled my son's 10th birthday while my husband was lying in a hospital bed. In February, my two sons and ...
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Brookdale's knitting club gives to Lake County YWCADec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - From their hands and heart, two needles and a skein of yarn, the residents at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes create something magical every year for the Teen Mom Program at La...
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Wauconda community comes together to enjoy holiday mealDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - The Wauconda community came together on Wednesday, Dec. 13, for the monthly "Meals for All" at the American Legion Hall in Wauconda. The Girl Scouts from Troops 1063, 9...
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Vernon Hills students donate to Luci Light CampaignDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Through its recent Luci Light Campaign, the Vernon Hills High School community came together through its #vhgive movement to share the gift of light with its sister scho...
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How a dog changed lives of seniors at Bartlett senior communityDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Victory Centre of Bartlett has always been a pet-friendly senior community and a big supporter of Anderson Animal Shelter. Our See Spot Retire companion program offers d...
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Gurnee's Turkey Trot raised $13,400 for four charitiesDec 12, 2017 12:00 am - Gurnee police announced Tuesday they raised $13,400 in net proceeds during the 2017 Turkey Trot. About 500 people registered for the annual 5K run/walk event this year,...
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Zippy Shell teams up with Salvation Army-McHenry County to 'Pack the Shell'Dec 11, 2017 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 16, Zippy Shell and The Salvation Army of McHenry County are hosting a toy drive from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Walmart, 1410 S. Randall Road in Algonqu...
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Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation raises over $15,000 at 32nd annual Autumn Craft & Vendor ShowDec 11, 2017 10:00 pm - The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation held its 32nd annual Autumn Craft & Vendor Show Oct. 21 at Batavia High School. More than 700 shoppers came through the doors to enj...
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Local business will share profits to support our neighbors in needDec 11, 2017 10:00 pm - BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (December 6, 2017) - Neighborhood Food Pantries, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food security for local families in need, is excited to part...