Articles filed under Volunteering
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Fremont District 79 students shop for needy, learn valuable life skillsDec 17, 2024 11:33 pm - Students in the grades 1-4 multi-age classrooms at Fremont Elementary and Intermediate schools participated in their annual holiday shopping event at Target in Mundelein on Monday.
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Salvation Army Aurora Corps seeks bell ringers, donations to meet $188K goalDec 16, 2024 12:44 pm - Aurora Lions Club’s donation makes Salvation Army Aurora Corps' Red Kettle holiday fundraiser a little brighter.
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Shop With a Cop makes a difference for families at ChristmasDec 14, 2024 3:46 pm - Dundee Township's 21st annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart in Carpentersville provided underprivileged children the opportunity to have presents, food and warm clothing this Christmas.
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Two teens spread Whoville spirit with Grinch appearances around the western suburbsDec 13, 2024 9:00 am - Two teens from the Downers Grove area dress up as the Grinch for holiday events, bringing joy while earning money for college, trips and cars.
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Winners announced for the St. Charles Electric Christmas ParadeDec 09, 2024 10:55 pm - The 2024 St. Charles Holiday Homecoming took place over two days featuring events like the Electric Christmas Parade, where winners were announced in three categories plus Best of Show.
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Teens with Waukegan American Legion Auxiliary send sweet greetings to veteransDec 09, 2024 7:44 pm - Sisters with the Waukegan American Legion Auxiliary prepared Christmas cards with candy for 200 veterans at the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago.
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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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Dundee Township Lions kick off annual Christmas Tree Sale with help from the communityDec 01, 2024 11:29 pm - Scouts, friends, first responders and neighbors came out to help the Dundee Township Lions Club members unload over 200 Christmas trees on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Grafelman Park in West Dundee for the annual Christmas tree sale.
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Aurora Lions ring bells for Salvation Army; volunteers neededNov 29, 2024 11:52 pm - Aurora Lions Club members rang handbells for the Aurora Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign on Saturday, Nov. 23. Individuals and youth groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Scout troops are welcome to volunteer.