Articles filed under Volunteering
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Good News Sunday: How a Naperville-based nonprofit supports kids who want to danceJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Greg Long of Naperville is amazed at how...
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YWCA Elgin seeks 2022 Leader Luncheon Award nomineesJan 27, 2022 10:00 pm - The YWCA Elgin will host its 38th annual Leader Luncheon, supported by title sponsor, The Schrieber Group of Elgin, on Thursday, May 12, at The Seville in Streamwood. I...
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Caring in action: Therapy miniature horses, dogs bring the love through Barrington programJan 27, 2022 5:00 am - These days, it's not so unusual to see therapy dogs roam hospital hallways or visiting nursing home rooms. What may be a little more unusual is seeing sneaker-wearing mi...
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Crystal Lake-based Not-for-Profit Resources offers 11 ways to help locallyJan 26, 2022 10:00 pm - Just a little can greatly help a McHenry County nonprofit. To that end, Not-for-Profit Resources, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping other nonprofits grow str...
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Six libraries hosting 'Neighbors Together' to promote Literacy DuPage's tutoring programJan 25, 2022 10:00 pm - Six public libraries in DuPage County - Addison, Indian Prairie, Itasca, Naperville, Westmont, and Wheaton - are collaborating on a one-community, two-book program serie...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley needs volunteersJan 25, 2022 10:00 pm - If you are interested in helping an adult communicate in English, you will want to attend Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley's free tutor training workshop. The workshop wil...
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Good News Sunday: Libertyville Ace Hardware manager Paul LaRoche honored for 50 years of serviceJan 23, 2022 5:00 am - Good News Sunday: Libertyville Ace Hardware manager Paul LaRoche honored for 50 years of service
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Lombard Garden Club to kick off 'Thumbs Turn Green' membership campaignJan 20, 2022 10:00 pm - The national award-winning Lombard Garden Club invites new members to join them by launching a "Thumbs Turn Green" membership drive on Feb. 1. Since 1926, the Lombard Ga...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's mobile markets bring nutritious food to local neighborhoodsJan 19, 2022 10:00 pm - Leroy was struggling to control his diabetes. His blood sugars were consistently over 200, making him at risk for dangerous long-term effects, such as heart disease and ...
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McHenry County College's People in Need Forum returns in virtual formatJan 19, 2022 10:00 pm - The 21st annual People in Need Forum is set to take place in a remote format from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 29 at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. More tha...