Articles filed under Volunteering
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Eagle Scout candidate designs raised garden bed for Lombard churchJan 24, 2025 1:01 pm - A Glenbard East senior built a raised garden bed for his Eagle Scout project at his Lombard church. He designed every detail and raised funds to cover materials for the four-month project.
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Aurora pastor honored for sheltering homeless during coldJan 22, 2025 1:01 pm - The Rev. Tammy Scott awarded for providing Aurora Warming Center at Wesley Methodist Church, sheltering over 100 since Thanksgiving with help of city grant and donations.
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People in Need Forum to showcase community resources in McHenry CountyJan 15, 2025 12:27 pm - The annual People in Need resource fair, taking place Jan. 25 at McHenry County College, will feature 125 exhibitors and speakers on mental health, immigration, senior issues and more.
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Aurora church hosts community dinner and cold-weather care kit assemblyJan 08, 2025 12:54 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is hosting a free dinner and family activities on Jan 15 and 29. They are seeking donations to assemble cold weather kits for homeless including gloves, hand warmers.
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Why this District 59 employee is up for a big national awardJan 08, 2025 11:49 am - An employee of two Elk Grove Village schools, Arllette Antunez, was nominated for the 2025 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award for her work connecting students and families with resources.
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Sign up to give blood at Gary UMC in WheatonJan 08, 2025 12:06 am - Help save up to three lives by donating blood at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on Feb. 5.
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Dominican Literacy Center seeks volunteers for tutoring programJan 06, 2025 11:42 pm - Aurora literacy center seeks female volunteers to tutor women in reading, writing and speaking English. Training will be provided Jan. 18.
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St. Mary of Gostyn hosts 2025 Knights of Columbus free throw championship for kidsJan 06, 2025 12:37 pm - Local Knights of Columbus hosts free throw basketball competition for kids ages 9-14 on Jan. 12. Winners advance to district and national championships.
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Talk of the towns in 2024: A look back at some top local stories in Kane CountyJan 03, 2025 6:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a look back at the people, organizations and places that were featured in his “Talk of the Town” column in 2024.
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Marklund hosts annual gift opening eventJan 02, 2025 10:17 pm - Over 170 Marklund Center residents enjoyed opening Christmas gifts with the help of volunteers at their annual event.