Articles filed under Philanthropy
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Elmhurst Y marks 65th anniversary with legacy celebration and open skateNov 17, 2025 12:04 pm - The Elmhurst YMCA will celebrate its 65th anniversary with two events: a Legacy Celebration on Nov. 21 and a free Community Open Skate on Nov. 28.
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Community joins Marklund residents for ‘Cookies & Kindness’ eventNov 12, 2025 10:14 pm - Marklund hosted a new "Cookies & Kindness" event where community members decorated cookies and cards for residents.
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LSSI’s True Friend benefit celebrates service and raises $300K for kids’ programsNov 12, 2025 5:58 pm - LSSI celebrated its 44th annual True Friend Celebration, raising over $300,000 for children's programs including foster care, counseling, and support services. John and Liz Rudy of Downers Grove received the True Friend award for their decades of service, leadership, and support to LSSI and the community.
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Fox River Valley Initiative to host affordable housing meeting Nov. 8Nov 03, 2025 1:52 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Fox River Valley Initiative will meet to address lack of affordable housing in Kane and DuPage counties. It will include a tour of an integrated permanent supportive housing development on Elgin’s west side.
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Program providing food to children gets big boost with $250K check from AbbottOct 09, 2025 5:20 pm - Volunteers stuffed backpacks with food Thursday for the BackPack Program, which aims to help children with food insecurity, at the Northern Illinois Food Bank facility in Lake Forest. The program also received a $250,000 grant from Abbott.
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Army veteran finds comfort at new Fisher House during his wife’s stay at Lovell FHCCSep 23, 2025 6:11 pm - Army veteran Dean Biddle stayed at the new Fisher House in Lovell FHCC while his wife was hospitalized, experiencing the comfort and support the North Chicago facility provides for free for military families.
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Downers Grove couple recognized as Lutheran Social Services True FriendSep 20, 2025 1:07 am - Former BMO executive John Rudy and wife Liz will receive True Friend Award for philanthropy and service to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
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West Suburban Community Pantry receives $545k in state grantsSep 19, 2025 9:34 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry received a $545,000 grant from the state, enabling them to source and distribute food to those facing hunger in DuPage and Will counties, where demand has surged.
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Elgin Community College receives NASA award to host robotics competitionSep 14, 2025 2:53 pm - Elgin Community College has secured a prestigious $50,000 NASA award, positioning itself as one of only 30 institutions nationwide to receive this highly competitive recognition.
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Let It Be Us names board leadership, expanding statewide impactAug 18, 2025 6:30 pm - Let It Be Us names Kaycee Coles as new Vice Chair and Robin Kelleher as Governance Chair to guide expansion of programs helping Illinois children in foster care.