Articles filed under Philanthropy
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Naperville Woman’s Club awards over $28,000 to local nonprofits and scholarship recipientsMay 03, 2024 7:59 pm - The Naperville Woman’s Club held its annual Celebration of Philanthropy and Education on Friday, April 19. Club members honored area nonprofit service organizations and ...
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American Red Cross to honor Aurora water department employees as 2024 HeroesApr 24, 2024 8:04 pm - The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is honoring Daniel Viayra Chavez of Aurora and Josh Elrod of Sandwich as this year’s Lifesaving Rescue Heroes at the organizatio...
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SASED names Outdoor Learning Day after longtime educator Rich LarenApr 18, 2024 12:36 pm - Rich Laren, an exceptional special education teacher, has left an indelible mark on our community throughout his dedicated years at the School Association for Special Edu...
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Garfield Farm Museum’s 2024 awards go to Openlands, The Conservation Fund and Rustic Road FarmApr 17, 2024 10:49 pm - On Saturday, May 4, Garfield Farm Museum will recognize five preservation endeavors at the 33rd awards ceremony with a dinner at the historic Dunham Woods Riding Club in ...
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From El Salvador to Aurora: Aurora University president shares journey with Aurora Lions ClubApr 16, 2024 8:41 pm - Aurora University president Susana Rivera-Mills, Ph.D., recently shared her journey as a migrant from El Salvador with Aurora Lions Club members. On April 4, the club wel...
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My Sister’s Dress Sale raises over $11,000 for Education to Empowerment scholarship programApr 08, 2024 12:33 pm - The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation recently teamed up with nonprofit organization My Sister’s Dress to raise funds for scholarships and make prom more affor...
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The Literacy Connection names new executive directorApr 04, 2024 12:01 pm - The Literacy Connection, a nonprofit based in Elgin, announces Megan Wheless as the organization’s new executive director. Wheless brings over 20 years of educational exp...
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Applications now available for the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy InitiativeApr 02, 2024 10:08 pm - High school sophomores invited to apply KidsMatter recently announced that applications are now open for the junior cohort of the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy Initiativ...
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Western DuPage Special Recreation Association names new foundation board memberMar 29, 2024 11:24 pm - The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association recently welcomed Zach Greenberger as a new trustee on the foundation board. As a trustee, he will be joining the 14-me...
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Algonquin patient enjoys VIP experience at Bulls practiceMar 27, 2024 8:15 pm - Advocate Children’s patient Cole Nelson enjoyed an afternoon he will never forget on Tuesday, March 26, as he joined the Chicago Bulls at the Advocate Center for a private practice experience and VIP tour.