Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Volunteers operate District 15's Community Clothing Closet to help families in needNov 23, 2017 12:00 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 Superintendent Scott Thompson says he's thankful for some "humble servants" volunteering to help provide clothing at no cost to ...
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Lake in the Hills man's school-based pantry offers year-round helpNov 23, 2017 12:00 am - For more than 11 years, Craig Raddatz has worked with various suburban churches and food pantries to provide assistance for underprivileged families. It led the Lake in ...
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American Legion in Palatine hosts naval recruits for ThanksgivingNov 23, 2017 12:00 am - Three dozen naval recruits spent part of Thanksgiving Day bowling, playing pool and picking songs on the jukebox at the Arlington Lanes in Arlington Heights. Later, the...
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WACO Toy Drive to benefit local children in needNov 22, 2017 10:00 pm - The Woodfield Area Children's Organization's 38th annual Toy Drive is running from now through Dec. 13. The nonprofit will give the toys to impoverished children living ...
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Businesswoman changes course, starts a charityNov 22, 2017 6:00 am - In July, Amy Lawler was back at her job as a manager in a managed-health-care company, balancing those duties with those of raising an infant and a 3-year-old. Her perce...
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Mundelein police team with restaurant, Girl Scouts to provide Thanksgiving mealsNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Mundelein police teamed with a local restaurant and Girl Scouts this week to provide 40 needy families with Thanksgiving meals. As is its annual tradition, Elly's Pancak...
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Blood drive, chili cook off Sunday at Elgin barNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Leo "Dog" Shales said he's been donating blood pretty much every eight weeks for 40 years after a stranger he met at a bar persuaded him to come along and donate with he...
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How to partner with a nonprofitNov 21, 2017 5:00 am - Charitable giving has really changed. Companies have changed the way that they give and partner with nonprofits. Long-term charitable partnerships are desirable and more...
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Glen Ellyn concert to support Blackfeet reservation school in MontanaNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - Teresa Curi left a charity concert at her Glen Ellyn parish three months ago inspired by the music of Michael McDermott and his wife, Heather Horton - a couple who "sing...
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5K in Libertyville to benefit township food pantryNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - The Runner's Edge in Libertyville is hosting the 6th annual Cross Country Challenge 5K at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 24, at Adler Park, 1500 N. Milwaukee Ave. Instead of an ...