Articles filed under Volunteering
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Illinois Extension celebrates National Volunteer WeekApr 10, 2026 6:11 pm - National Volunteer Week from April 19-25 celebrates volunteers who support Illinois Extension's mission, with 4-H volunteers serving as club leaders, project superintendents, and mentors who guide youth through hands-on learning and skill development.
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CASA Kane County hosts free Thrive Conference May 1Apr 09, 2026 12:34 am - The Thrive Conference, a free half-day event on May 1 at Christ Community Church in South Elgin, features workshops, a keynote speaker, and resource fair to help families prevent crises through early intervention.
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DuPage and Kane County chairs champion Meals on Wheels during annual March for Meals WeekApr 06, 2026 8:48 pm - The March for Meals campaign coincided with DuPage Senior Citizens Council's 50th anniversary, prompting the launch of a sustainability fund to ensure continued support for essential senior services.
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McHenry High School trains another 188 students in CPR this yearApr 05, 2026 10:19 pm - McHenry Community High School trained 188 students in CPR and AED skills in 2026, marking a 20% increase from the previous year and bringing the 13-year total to 2,347 students trained through their partnership with Northwestern Medicine.
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Join CASA Kane County at Hands Around the Courthouse April 9Mar 31, 2026 11:34 pm - CASA Kane County will host Hands Around the Courthouse on April 9 at noon at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Seven Batavia businesses win 2025 Ole Awards for community investmentMar 30, 2026 10:32 am - Seven Batavia businesses are receiving the 2025 Ole Award, with two organizations named Civic Impact Award winners. The recipients will be honored at “Inspire 2026: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us!” event, scheduled for Thursday, April 23.
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From soil to service: Harper student gives back through the Harper Grows gardenMar 27, 2026 7:06 pm - After receiving help from Harper College’s Hawks Care Resource Center, nursing student Edith Mugisha began volunteering in the campus garden that supplies fresh produce to students seeking food support.
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Geneva seeks volunteers for city advisory boardsMar 26, 2026 12:12 am - Looking to make a difference in your community? The city of Geneva seeks dedicated volunteers to fill vacancies on its Strategic Plan Advisory Committee and Board of Fire & Police Commissioners.
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Hearts of gold: From teaching music lessons to planting gardens, Arlington Heights neighbors give backMar 25, 2026 11:24 am - Arlington Heights officials have recognized 10 individuals and the Frontier Days Inc. Festival Committee with the 2026 Hearts of Gold awards.
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Chicago Steel players score big with adapted hockey game at MarklundMar 19, 2026 11:56 pm - Chicago Steel hockey team players volunteered at Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, pairing with wheelchair-bound residents to play adapted hockey. The players helped residents use hockey sticks to hit pucks and attempt goals during the special game.
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