Articles filed under Volunteering
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Cary-Grove High student honors freedom on his first day of summer breakJun 02, 2025 10:49 pm - On the first day of summer break, two teens demonstrate community service and honor by volunteering to set up flags memorializing 354 local fallen service members.
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Honoring forgotten heroes: Eagle Scout project replaces broken Civil War headstones at Bluff City CemeteryJun 02, 2025 10:10 pm - A local Eagle Scout restored broken headstones of three Civil War soldiers just in time for Memorial Day, including one for a 15-year-old soldier who died just three days after his unit was mustered out of service in September 1865.
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Tom and Tim Belgio receive Marmion Academy's Distinguished Service AwardMay 30, 2025 11:29 pm - Marmion Academy recently honored Tom and Tim Belgio of Belgio's Catering with the Father Alcuin Deck Distinguished Service Award for their outstanding contribution and faithful service to the Academy over the past 20 years.
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Warming center recap: Aurora emergency center serves 174 guestsMay 28, 2025 12:15 pm - A city of Aurora winter emergency warming shelter at Wesley United Methodist Church served 174 guests over 42 nights from January 3 to March 5.
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Open Door Health Center of Illinois seeks volunteers for Pride, Juneteenth festivitiesMay 23, 2025 10:58 am - Open Door Health Center of Illinois is participating in Pride and Juneteenth celebrations in Elgin and Aurora. Volunteers are needed to decorate vehicles, walk in the parade, or join in the outreach.
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March of Honor among new traditions at St. Charles Memorial Day ParadeMay 21, 2025 2:20 pm - This Memorial Day, St. Charles will host cemetery flag ceremonies, a parade and memorial service, veterans breakfast fundraiser, and a new March of Honor parade tradition to honor fallen service members.
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Shepherd of the Prairie treats Grafton Food Pantry volunteers to lunchMay 21, 2025 11:26 am - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley recently surprised Grafton Food Pantry volunteers with a homemade lunch and desserts as thanks for fighting food insecurity.
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Delta Dental of Illinois partners with food bank to nourish children and promote well-beingMay 20, 2025 4:17 pm - Delta Dental employees volunteer to pack dental hygiene kits for children facing food insecurity through Northern Illinois Food Bank's Backpack Program, which also received a $15,000 grant from Delta Dental.
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Glenbard West wrestling team named Marklund’s Volunteer Group of the YearMay 19, 2025 10:23 pm - The Glenbard West High School boys wrestling team is named Marklund's 2024 Volunteer Group of the Year for serving as course marshals, decorating, working on crafts with residents, and joined in the gift opening with residents.
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Elgin teacher named Marklund’s 2024 Volunteer of the YearMay 19, 2025 4:44 pm - First inspired by a high school friendship with one of the residents, Alison Smith became an active volunteer with Marklund, offering pet therapy, helping with outings, organizing an egg hunt, and getting her church and her classroom students involved with the nonprofit.