Articles filed under Philanthropy
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DuPage Foundation grants nearly $940,000 to 52 health and human services organizationsJun 14, 2024 8:53 pm - DuPage Foundation recently awarded $938,077 to 52 essential health and human services nonprofits in DuPage County for the spring cycle of its Community Impact grant program.
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Dominican Literacy Center names new directorJun 13, 2024 8:11 pm - Claire Wiesner-Smillie has been appointed director of the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora, effective July 1.Sister Kathleen M. Ryan, center founder and director, is retiring June 30.
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'We can do more with more resources': Aurora Hispanic health care leader offers update during nonprofit's 25th anniversaryJun 13, 2024 7:32 pm - “We've done a lot in 25 years. With more volunteers and funds, we can do even more.” That's what Hispanic health care expert Lulu Blacksmith said at Oak Street Restaura...
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Nonprofits can apply for grants through Nicor GasJun 13, 2024 3:08 pm - Nicor Gas is currently accepting grant applications from designated 501(c)(3) community organizations that focus on diversity initiatives, community enrichment programs a...
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Marklund residents take part in annual Summer GamesJun 11, 2024 11:08 pm - More than 200 volunteers supported Marklund residents as they participated in the organization’s annual Summer Games event.
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Free kids' vision exams set for June 15 in AuroraJun 08, 2024 5:24 pm - Free vision exams for children, ages 6 months to 16, will be offered on Saturday, June 15, at Aurora Public LIbrary West Branch.
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Family Focus Aurora officials share services with Aurora LionsJun 07, 2024 5:21 pm - Family Focus Aurora officials updated Aurora Lions Club members on the agency's services at the club's May 2 bi-weekly meeting.
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Aurora Lions to install new officers June 20Jun 07, 2024 5:12 pm - The Aurora Lions Club will install 2024-25 officers at a dinner program Thursday, June 20.
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Community unites at annual Women for Israel Luncheon in ChicagoJun 06, 2024 11:42 pm - Recently, 100 philanthropic “wonder women” united at the Doubletree by Hilton Chicago for Jewish National Fund-USA’s annual Women for Israel Luncheon, where community me...
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CASA Kane County honored at Aurora Regional Chamber’s excellence celebrationJun 06, 2024 11:12 pm - CASA Kane County was honored with the Large Nonprofit Excellence Award at the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Celebration of Business Excellence.