Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley opens new office in GenevaNov 28, 2017 10:00 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley recently opened a two-room Geneva office in April 2015 to increase its presence in the Tri-Cities. Since then, nearly 3...
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Colonial Cafe Match Day doubles donations to Salvation ArmyNov 28, 2017 10:00 pm - Giving back to the community and supporting those in need is crucial, especially during the holiday season when so many are without food and toys for their children. Th...
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South Elgin man raises funds for Puerto Rico, helps with relief effortsNov 28, 2017 10:00 pm - Thad Van Hiel believes in charitable giving, but does not like clicking on a website to do so. Instead, he likes to know exactly who his money goes to and what they do w...
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The history of St. Mark Lutheran ChurchNov 28, 2017 10:00 pm - St. Mark Lutheran Church began as the Mount Prospect Evangelical Lutheran Church in 1945 when five families were approached by Chicago pastors and asked to begin a missi...
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YMCA Community Gallery Welcomes Two Artists for December ShowsNov 28, 2017 10:00 pm - Just in time for holiday gifting, the North Suburban YMCA's Community Gallery presents two exhibits by local artists filled with beautiful and affordable selections. Pho...
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S.O.S Freedom Holiday Silent Auction includes baseball signed by Ben ZobristNov 28, 2017 10:00 pm - An official baseball signed by 2016 World Series MVP and Chicago Cubs Player Ben Zobrist is among the items available in the Support Our Soldiers Freedom, Inc. (S.O.S. F...
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Arlington Heights lawyer honored for mentoring, advising other attorneysNov 28, 2017 7:00 am - Arlington Heights attorney Ernie Blomquist has served as the village's prosecutor for 40 years, but he still draws on his roots as a teacher. Before his law career, Blom...
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How local charities are affected when major disasters strikeNov 28, 2017 5:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to say the FISH Food Pantry saw a 27 percent increase in the number of people it helped in the first six months of 2017. ...
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Wine tasting in Elgin to collect donations for Toys for TotsNov 28, 2017 4:30 am - Geno Kenny Jr. and his wife, Julie, fundraise every year for Kane County Toys for Tots at their Elgin liquor store, and they want to make this year's donation their bigg...
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Toy drive, Santa at Bartlett fire station Dec. 3Nov 28, 2017 12:00 am - The Bartlett Fire Protection District will host a toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at Fire Station 1, 234 N. Oak Ave. in Ba...