Articles filed under Philanthropy
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American Revolution patriot honored at grave-marking ceremony in AuroraSep 27, 2024 5:07 pm - On Sept. 14, community members gathered at Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora to honor the life and legacy of Frederick Vaughan, a distinguished patriot of the American Revolution.
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County preserves 16.5 acres, expanding Boloria Meadows Nature PreserveSep 19, 2024 4:56 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has acquired 19 acres on Ridge Road in Bull Valley. Part of the parcel, 16.5 acres, will be preserved and added to TLC’s existing Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve.
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Batavia United Way, Dunham Foundation, and St. Charles couple to be honored with Golden Heart AwardsSep 06, 2024 4:48 pm - TriCity Family Services recently announced the recipients of the 2024 Golden Heart Awards. Now in its 13th year, the Golden Heart Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community’s well-being.
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Wayne Township Pantry receives $20,000 grant from the DeMoon Family FundSep 03, 2024 5:15 pm - The DeMoon brothers, Pat, Anthony and Paul, recently visited the Wayne Township Food Pantry to present a $20,000 check to fund the pantry’s Milk Program for the second year in a row.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank honored with 2024 Network Celebrations AwardAug 09, 2024 11:43 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank was recently awarded the 2024 Network Celebrations Award by Feeding America for its outstanding work.
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Donka Inc. gets grant from Disabled Veterans National Foundation to support Operation Brighter FuturesJul 24, 2024 8:58 pm - Donka Inc. in Wheaton recently received a $22,000 grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation. This generous funding will support Operation Brighter Futures.
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Stories of Local Impact: Shirley & Willis Johnson, cinema moguls and community advocatesJul 11, 2024 10:10 am - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Shirley and Willis Johnson who rewrote the script on managing independent movie theaters.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank, USDA offer summer food aid for childrenJul 10, 2024 9:36 pm - When summer rolls around, children who qualify for free and reduced breakfast at school lose that opportunity.
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Marklund residents befriend mini horsesJul 09, 2024 11:07 pm - Marklund residents are used to welcoming two-legged volunteers at its Elgin-based Wasmond Center, but last Saturday, the volunteers who stopped by were four-legged, and wearing tiny, fashionable Build-a-Bear shoes.
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Habitat to break ground July 14 for home in 17-house Aurora subdivisionJul 09, 2024 10:54 pm - Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will break ground Sunday, July 14, for a home its 17-house Green Freedom subdivision on Aurora's west side.