Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Bring your donations for Operation Christmas Child shoe box giftsNov 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Updated with corrected phone number 11 a.m. Nov. 17 Families across the Fox Valley are on a mission to make an impact in the lives of children in need. They are don...
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Vendors can apply for Nature Arts and Crafts ShowNov 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Enjoy the spirit of Christmas at the Schweitzer Environmental Center's annual Nature Arts and Crafts Show from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the center, 16N900 Slee...
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Elk Grove Township partnering with Meijer's 'Simply Give' programNov 12, 2017 12:00 am - Elk Grove Township's food pantry is partnering with Meijer once again through its "Simply Give" program, which runs through Saturday, Dec. 30. The program ensures all m...
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Four-year-old Make-A-Wish recipient goes on Gurnee Mills shopping spreeNov 12, 2017 12:00 am - Bianca Martinez won't be lacking for winter gear this season. The four-year-old Kenosha, Wisconsin, girl battling leukemia took her family on a $1,200 shopping spree Su...
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Sacrifices of veterans recalled and celebrated around the Northwest suburbsNov 10, 2017 12:00 am - Many schools and other institutions in the Northwest suburbs marked Veterans Day on Friday, as the official day falls on the weekend. Events ranged from the lighthearte...
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Shelter, Inc. celebrates 30 years with galaNov 10, 2017 12:00 am - Supporters of Shelter, Inc. went back to the future Friday, as they held their 30th charity ball - in the same Hyatt Regency Schaumburg where they first created the sign...
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Woodridge Rotary honors community leadersNov 09, 2017 10:00 pm - On Oct. 31, 2017, the Woodridge Rotary Club presented the Paul Harris Award to 5 individuals who have consistently and unselfishly given back to the community. ...
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Harriet Gifford Elementary School hosts McTeacher's NightNov 09, 2017 10:00 pm - Harriet Gifford Elementary School held its first McTeacher's Night at the Elgin McDonald's on Larkin on Wednesday, Nov. 8. A McTeacher's Night is organized to help rais...
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Gift of giving: Graham School of Management aids Hurricane Harvey victimsNov 09, 2017 10:00 pm - The season of giving is quickly approaching. While many are going to be concerned about what gifts to buy, others are giving back to those less fortunate. But, who do yo...
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South Elgin teen earns Eagle ScoutNov 09, 2017 10:00 pm - Alex Karwowski of Boy Scout Troop 13 in St. Charles will celebrate receiving the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Little Home Church...