Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Forty-eight kids shop with Round Lake Park copsDec 11, 2017 12:00 am - Taking needy kids shopping for Christmas has become a common practice for local police departments. But in Lake County, Round Lake Park was the pioneer when it began the...
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$150 for gift cards for the homelessDec 11, 2017 12:00 am - Today's recipient of $150 through the Believe Project wants to buy McDonald's gift cards for people staying in PADS shelters. Through the contribution of an additional d...
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Local arts community performs at 'Elgin Celebrates the Holidays!' Dec. 17Dec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - Discover this city's talented performing arts community while rejoicing in the season with the annual "Elgin Celebrates the Holidays!" from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, ...
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Local adults need help learning English and improving their reading skillsDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - The Literacy Connection is offering a volunteer tutor training session from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16, 18, 29 and 31, at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. ...
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Five homes in Rolling Meadows are stopping trafficDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - What do the Black Eyed Peas, Michael Bublé, Mannheim Steamroller and singer Kelly Clarkson have to do with a Christmas display in a Rolling Meadows neighborhood? They p...
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Holiday Toy Drive at Northwestern Medicine Delnor, Central DuPage hospitalsDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - Help the families of young children facing illness who are unable to shop this holiday season by donating a new unwrapped toy to the Pediatric Pals program. Sponsored b...
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DuPage Basket Brigade 2017 delivers 345 baskets, 273 homeless bags for ThanksgivingDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - The coordinators of the DuPage Basket Brigade thanks everyone for their support for the 2017 DBB campaign. Because of personal and company monetary donations, 55 public...
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Lazarus House invites you to a Community Christmas BrunchDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - Lazarus House invites you to join its staff, guests, and many supporters at the annual Christmas Brunch on Monday, Dec. 25, in the fellowship hall, 214 Walnut St. in St....
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Kane County Cougars hold winter coat driveDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - The Kane County Cougars continues its annual Winter Coat Drive through Friday, Dec. 15. Fans are welcome to stop by the Cougars administrative office at Northwestern Me...
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Oakton Ceramics Club raises more than $26,000 for local food pantriesDec 10, 2017 12:00 am - Empty Bowls at Oakton Community College raised more than $26,000 for local food pantries by selling more than 1,300 ceramic pieces and completing silent auctions for lar...