Articles filed under Volunteering
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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.
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CASA Kane County calls for 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careNov 29, 2024 9:03 pm - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. They are actively seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.
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The power of giving: Lombard man gives 500th blood donation before ThanksgivingNov 29, 2024 6:04 pm - As we enter the season of gratitude, one Lombard man is a living testament to the power of giving. Mike Goba, a dedicated blood donor, celebrated a remarkable milestone: his 500th donation, a feat that reflects nearly five decades of selfless giving.
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Sewa Diwali food drives and Thanksgiving both embrace gratitude and giving to those in needNov 29, 2024 1:29 pm - For Sewa Diwali 2024 in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Bartlett, and Carpentersville, kids in kindergarten to high school organized food collection in neighborhoods and at grocery stores with Sewa Diwali posters and flyers.