Articles filed under Philanthropy
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Habitat to break ground July 14 for home in 17-house Aurora subdivisionJul 09, 2024 10:54 pm - Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will break ground Sunday, July 14, for a home its 17-house Green Freedom subdivision on Aurora's west side.
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Local leaders speak at Elgin’s Golden K Kiwanis ClubJul 06, 2024 12:26 am - Elgin’s Golden K Kiwanis Club invites the community to its weekly meetings to learn about local programs or institutions. There is always time to interact with the speak...
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Stephanie Urchick becomes the second woman president of Rotary InternationalJul 06, 2024 12:12 am - Stephanie Urchick becomes the second woman to take office as president of Rotary International, a 119-year-old membership service organization headquartered in the Chicago metro area.
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Naperville Woman’s Club’s Fine Art & Artisan Fair set for June 29-30 at Naper SettlementJun 26, 2024 11:06 am - More than 100 artists from around the country will be displaying their work at the 64th annual Naperville Woman’s Club’s Fine Art & Artisan Fair.
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Tri City Health Partnership names executive directorJun 17, 2024 5:41 pm - The Tri City Health Partnership board recently named Danielle Ward as executive director for this nonprofit dedicated to providing quality medical and dental care to residents of central Kane County that do not have the means to pay.
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Wheaton middle school assistant principal named foundation’s Charlie Long Award winnerJun 14, 2024 10:08 pm - The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Foundation recently named Joe Kish as the 2024 Charlie Long Award winner.
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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...