Articles filed under Volunteering
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Volunteers build single mom's new home in West ChicagoMay 07, 2016 1:00 am - The future house that Jeanette Jelinek will share with her young son is starting to take shape in a once-empty lot in West Chicago. "Everybody has a dream," Jelinek said...
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Judson University architecture students among category winners at Shelter competitionMay 05, 2016 11:00 pm - Judson University Architecture students were among the category winners during the fifth annual Disaster Shelter Design Competition, which was held recently on the campu...
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Volunteers needed as adult literacy tutorsMay 04, 2016 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is seeking volunteers to help Tri-City adults learn English. A four-session tutor training workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monda...
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Buffalo Grove mulls setting up foundation for 'quality of life' initiativesMay 04, 2016 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove is studying the merits of establishing a community foundation to support and manage what village staffers call "quality of life" initiatives. The foundatio...
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Bring your skills to the Fabyan Windmill May 7May 03, 2016 11:00 pm - If you're interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Fabyan Windmill, join in from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7. Show your support of the Fabyan Windmill ...
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Schaumburg restaurateur, student and food pantry honored for their good worksMay 03, 2016 11:00 pm - Restaurateur, food pantry volunteers and fundraiser for St. Baldrick's honored at 29th annual luncheon
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Comfort dog to join Immanuel Lutheran Church in East DundeeMay 03, 2016 5:30 am - Sometimes, all God's creatures are needed to help us through a loss. Last October, Immanuel Lutheran School administrators learned that when they called on a comfort dog...
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Larkin auto club students volunteer at Love Elgin DayMay 01, 2016 11:00 pm - On Saturday, April 30, 11 students from Larkin High School's automotive technology program and auto club volunteered their time at the biannual Love Elgin Day. The "LED"...
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Barrington 12-year-old teaches first aid in NepalApr 30, 2016 11:00 pm - While many were stirred to action after the devastating Nepali earthquake a year ago, relatively few Americans were inspired to travel halfway across the world to help. ...
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Oakton students rehab home for Vietnam vet in Sangamon CountyApr 29, 2016 6:00 am - While some college students head for a warm beach this time of year, others roll up their sleeves and grab a hammer. During spring break, the Oakton Community College Ha...