Articles filed under Volunteering
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Food pantry volunteer president 'feeds more than just the tummy'Dec 10, 2015 12:00 am - Mary Graziano doesn't work 30 hours a week at the FISH Food Pantry in Carpentersville for personal gain. She does it for the couple struggling to feed their nine childre...
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900 families projected for seasonal assistance; The Salvation Army of Elgin making Christmas a reality for those in needDec 09, 2015 10:00 pm - (December 10, 2015) - It is midseason for the Red Kettle Campaign, and with a goal of $202,000, The Salvation Army of Elgin Illinois is depending on the generosity of th...
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Volunteers, donations needed for annual Community Holiday Toy GiveawayDec 08, 2015 10:00 pm - It is time to help make the holidays a happy time for thousands of children in need from Elgin and South Elgin. Support the Elgin Community Holiday Toy Giveaway. It will...
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Residents of Friendship Village provide comfort to homelessDec 07, 2015 4:00 am - An unlikely combination of recycled plastic shopping bags in the hands of philanthropic seniors is resulting in a way for homeless people to have a more dignified and co...
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Grayslake Central students collect 50,000 pounds of foodDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - Grayslake Central High School students collected more than 50,000 pounds of food during the school's 23rd annual food drive. Student Council and Public Service Practicum...
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Veterans Conservation Corps announces winter projectsDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - A kiosk and bird houses are the winter projects for the Volunteer Veterans Conservation Corp, which allows veterans to continue serving their country by assisting with a...
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Eight homes featured on Elgin's holiday house walkDec 03, 2015 10:00 am - Would you like to experience a house dressed to the nines for Christmas without the trips to and from the attic? Attend this year's Northeast Neighborhood Association Ho...
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IMRF honors Carpentersville retiree's service to those in needDec 02, 2015 10:00 pm - The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund announced today that it is recognizing retiree Domingo Mata for his important volunteer work in Carpentersville. Mata is the seven...
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Local teen builds dog park as Eagle Scout projectDec 02, 2015 10:00 pm - Benjamin Dufresne, a Boy Scout from Troop 13 in St. Charles, designed and built a 150-foot diameter dog park at Poynor Park in Campton Township for his Eagle Scout proje...
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Help give abused or neglected children a voice in courtDec 02, 2015 10:00 pm - You can help give abused or neglected children a voice in court. CASA Kane County will hold general information meetings for individuals interested in becoming a court a...