Articles filed under Philanthropy
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New building expands People’s Resource Center’s capacityFeb 24, 2025 4:36 pm - For decades, the People’s Resource Center operated its food pantry and provided social services in a building it had outgrown from the time it moved in. Not anymore. With the recent completion of an 11,000-square-foot building, the Wheaton-based nonprofit now has a two-building campus.
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Aurora nonprofit Mutual Ground marks 50 years supporting victims of abuseFeb 07, 2025 5:07 pm - Mutual Ground, a nonprofit in Aurora, this year is marking 50 years of aiding victims of domestic and sexual violence as the need for services remains critical.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank partners with Advocate’s new Wellness Food Connection Food PantryFeb 05, 2025 6:35 am - Good Samaritan Hospital partners with regional food bank to open an onsite food pantry for patients facing food insecurity, which can worsen chronic health conditions.
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CASA Kane County appoints health care and education leaders to board of directorsFeb 03, 2025 9:39 pm - CASA Kane County appoints two new board members, Carol Goewey and Denise Kruckenberg, who bring extensive experience in sales leadership and academic administration to help advocate for abused and neglected children.
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Special Olympics torch run ‘nothing for the faint of heart’Jan 31, 2025 2:51 pm - The Algonquin police chief and a West Chicago detective join a global police team trekking the Special Olympics Flame of Hope from Greece to Turin, Italy.
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Naperville native to lead expansion of Inside Out Club’s teen programsJan 24, 2025 2:47 pm - Inside Out Club recently added Naperville native Gina Curtis as its new teen program manager. With deep roots in the community and a proven track record in education and ...
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West Chicago Park District awarded $300K grant to boost tree canopyJan 21, 2025 6:00 pm - West Chicago Park District receives $300K grant to enhance community tree canopy through planting 200+ trees and developing forest management plan by 2028.
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Prominent civil rights attorney Fred Gray delivers keynote address at sold-out MLK Unity BreakfastJan 20, 2025 1:21 pm - Civil rights attorney and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Fred Gray delivers keynote at sold-out DuPage County MLK Unity breakfast supporting diversity grants.
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Community Foundation offers $3 million in scholarships to Fox Valley studentsJan 20, 2025 11:57 am - This Friday, Jan. 24, is the deadline to apply for $3 million in college scholarships. See if you qualify.
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Aurora Salvation Army seeks bell ringers for annual Red Kettle fundraiserDec 18, 2024 1:57 pm - The Aurora Salvation Army is seeking volunteers for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.