Articles filed under Philanthropy
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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.
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United Relief Foundation honors Casting Whimsy ownersMar 26, 2024 12:21 am - As with their unique handcrafted teas with a twist, Paula and Randy Aitken, the owners of Casting Whimsy in Woodstock, Illinois, have successfully handcrafted being chari...
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Join Neighborhood Food Pantries’ annual Shopping Cart Shuffle 5K June 22Mar 21, 2024 11:19 pm - In February, Neighborhood Food Pantries served over 6,000 people. Help the nonprofit, now in its 25th year, provide for neighbors in need by signing up for the Shopping Cart Shuffle 5K on June 22.
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Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley celebrating 50 years of saving and sharing historyMar 20, 2024 11:26 pm - On Tuesday, March 26, the St. Charles-based nonprofit organization Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley celebrates its 50th year of saving and sharing local history. ...
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YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon announces 2024 nomineesMar 13, 2024 4:31 pm - The YWCA Elgin has announced its nominees for the 40th annual Leader Luncheon on Thursday, May 9. The event, supported by title sponsor, The Schrieber Group of Elgin, wil...
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SAR Fox Valley chapter honors three Naperville police officers with Heroism AwardsMar 07, 2024 11:56 pm - Matt Clark, Mike Campagnolo, and Ted Miller from the Sons of the American Revolution Fox Valley Chapter honored Naperville police officers Courtney Madden, Mark Schumache...