Articles filed under Philanthropy
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Sharing Connections names new CEONov 08, 2019 12:00 am - DOWNERS GROVE - The board of trustees of Sharing Connections namd Ryan Varju as chief executive officer, replacing the retiring Deb Rickert, effective Nov. 15. Varju, wh...
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Aurora community leaders to be honoredOct 23, 2019 1:00 am - AURORA - Aurora community leaders Annette Johnson and Dick Schindel will receive the Marie Wilkinson Spirit Award on Sunday as part of the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry's ...
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DuPage Children's Museum names new CEOOct 18, 2019 1:00 am - NAPERVILLE - Andrea Ingram has been named President and CEO of DuPage Children's Museum, effective Nov. 4. She joins DuPage Children's Museum after serving for 13 years ...
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hand2mind marks anniversary with donation driveOct 09, 2019 1:00 am - VERNON HILLS - To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its VersaTiles product, hand2mind has committed to match donations up to $100,000 on VersaTiles Classroom Kits on Don...
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Museum of Science and Industry changing name after $125 million gift from Ken GriffinOct 03, 2019 1:00 am - The Museum of Science and Industry will now be called the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry following a donation of $125 million from the Chicago billion...
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Brunswick Public Foundation awards grantsOct 02, 2019 1:00 am - METTAWA - The nonprofit Brunswick Public Foundation announced it has awarded a total of nearly $200,000 in charitable grants to four organizations. The recipients are: •...
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Ecker Center names Sandouka as CEOJul 24, 2019 1:00 am - ELGIN - Ecker Center for Mental Health announced Daphne Sandouka, Ed.D., has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Karen Beyer, who retired in June afte...
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Silver Cross Charity Golf Classic raises over $195,000Jul 15, 2019 1:00 am - NEW LENOX - The Silver Cross Foundation recently raised $195,195 at its 28th Annual Charity Golf Classic at Crystal Tree Country Club in Orland Park, with 180 golfers co...
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Tyson Foods awards $50K grant to pantryJul 15, 2019 1:00 am - WHEATON - People's Resource Center announced it has received a $50,000 grant award from Tyson Foods for its food pantry services. The money will allow PRC to continue to...
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Schneider Electric, Griffin, Donovan receive Habitat Hero awardsJun 18, 2019 1:00 am - Event raises over $1 million to support Chicago region's mission