Articles filed under Philanthropy
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‘Strategic volunteerism’ helps teens learn the value of giving backDec 09, 2024 7:01 pm - Students volunteer with Naperville area nonprofits and grant $10,000 to causes benefitting youth as part of a two-year Teen Philanthropy Initiative program.
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DuPage Foundation names four new members to Next Generation Initiative committeeDec 09, 2024 6:05 pm - Meet the four inspiring individuals joining DuPage Foundation's Next Generation Initiative steering committee.
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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.