Articles filed under Philanthropy
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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
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Elmhurst University honors 2024 Founders Medal and Alumni Merit Award winnersOct 17, 2024 9:09 pm - Elmhurst University recently honored five alumni and longtime supporters with two of the university’s most prestigious awards, the Founders Medal and the Alumni Merit Award, for their outstanding contributions to the university and the broader community.
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Honor MIA Korean War veteran with local remembrance and burial in ElginOct 07, 2024 10:31 am - Operation LOVE invites the community to join them on Oct. 27-28 in honoring the sacrifice and final return home of Korean War veteran Corporal Eriverto Ortiz who was killed in 1950.
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West Suburban Community Pantry names new CEOOct 02, 2024 10:28 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge has appointed a local leader with a lengthy background in nonprofit food bank leadership as its new CEO.
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KidsMatter to honor Youth Champion and community leader Tom Miers at ‘Field of Dreams’ Empower GalaOct 02, 2024 10:10 pm - KidsMatter will honor community leader Tom Miers at the “Field of Dreams” Empower Gala on Friday, Oct. 18. The Naperville nonprofit is dedicated to building resilient kids who say “no” to destructive choices and “yes” to their endless possibilities.