Articles filed under Philanthropy
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It’s always a good time to volunteer at the food bankNov 24, 2024 9:00 am - The Northern Illinois Food Bank, among the recipients of the Daily Herald/Robert R. McCormick Foundation Neighbors in Need fundraising program, needs volunteers all year round, not just during the holidays.
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PADS of Elgin names new executive directorNov 22, 2024 3:18 pm - PADS of Elgin board of directors recently appointed Katie Shaw Thompson as the organization’s new executive director.
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DuPage United rallies faith leaders and elected officials at packed Action AssemblyNov 22, 2024 1:23 pm - On Sunday, Nov. 17, community leaders and elected officials packed Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton for DuPage United’s annual Action Assembly. The gathering was t...
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Chicago Fire star helps kids enjoy ‘the beautiful game’ at TOCA clinicNov 20, 2024 9:22 pm - Chicago Fire player Kellyn Acosta has a foundation that will host a soccer clinic Dec. 7 at TOCA Soccer in Naperville.
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Riverwalk 2031 Fund launches website ahead of fundraising campaignNov 18, 2024 4:59 pm - A group of community leaders has launched a new website on the history and future of Naperville Riverwalk. The Riverwalk 2031 Fund is dedicated to raising private funds to support an array of plans for improving and enhancing the crown jewel of downtown.
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Bull Valley landowner preserves 80-acre farm through The Land Conservancy of McHenry CountyNov 08, 2024 2:32 pm - Bull Valley land owner Karen Strano has preserved her 80-acre farm with the help of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.
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Alive Center for teens now offering a certification modelOct 25, 2024 9:38 pm - The Alive Center for Teens in Naperville has launched its new Alive Alive Teen-Led, Teen-Driven certification program, aimed to vastly increase the impact of Alive’s model to empower more teens.
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Research confirms efficacy of Three Pillars Youth Philanthropy Program DesignOct 25, 2024 9:11 pm - Teen participants of an innovative community program achieved remarkably higher rates of philanthropic action compared to national data — 100% higher on some indicators, according to a report released by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.
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Elgin restaurateur speaks to Elgin Golden K KiwanisOct 17, 2024 11:24 pm - On Oct. 16, George Arsoniades from Big Skillet Restaurant and Pancake House and Larsa’s Kitchen visited the Elgin Golden K Kiwanis.
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Dinner honors Maestro Kirk Muspratt's 20 years with New PhilharmonicOct 17, 2024 10:28 pm - On Oct. 6, New Philharmonic musicians and fans of Maestro Kirk Muspratt attended an exclusive celebration and fundraising dinner celebrating New Philharmonic and Maestro Kirk Muspratt’s 20 years as music director and conductor