Category: Charity

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ seeks donations, spring rummage sale

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its spring rummage and bake sale Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, April 6 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday, April...

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Aurora Lions Club serves lunch at Hesed House

Celebrating its “We Serve” motto, Aurora Lions Club members prepared and served lunch at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Thursday, March 13. The menu featured sloppy joe sandwiches and sides. Lions volunteers were Dick Schindel, Joe Beary, Tom Muth, Gary Reis, Archie Vargas, and Susan Koepke. Aurora Lions offer...

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Free Food Pantry is Friday, March 21

The Free Plano Food Pantry, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 21 at at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street, will offer a box of canned goods, fresh fruit, and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more. All in need are welcome to visit...

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Knights of Columbus Council 14929 donates to Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Knights of Columbus Council 14929 last month presented a $541 grant to Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA).

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Knights of Columbus Council 14929 donates to Association for Individual Development (AID)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Knights of Columbus Council 14929 last month presented a $541 grant to Association for Individual Development (AID).

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Volunteer March 8 or 9 to package food to save lives

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is once again hosting the Feed the Need! MobilePack event, inviting volunteers to pack more than 800,000 life-saving meals during several shifts on March 8 and 9 at Benedictine University in Lisle. By working with others to scoop rice, soy, dried vegetables, vitamins and minerals,...

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‘Supporting challenged individuals’: AID CEO profiles org.

During a talk Thursday, Feb. 20, Association for Individual Development CEO/president Lore Baker told Aurora Lions Club members how the nonprofit serves challenged persons. Baker was guest speaker at a Lions’ luncheon at Paulie’s Pub in Aurora. According to Baker, Aurora-based AID offers tailored, consumer-focused programs and services designed to...

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Batavia Lions Club to collect used eyeglasses, hearing aids

If the cold weather has you cleaning closets, drawers and more, the Batavia Lions Club reminds you to look out for old eyeglasses and hearing aids and donate them. The local Batavia Lions Club recently held an eyeglass sorting event Saturday, Feb. 15. During the event they processed 1,066 pairs...

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Aurora University students craft 155 blankets for needy kids

Aurora University student-athletes took a break from workouts Tuesday, Feb. 18, to help warm needy kids. In a 22nd annual Project Linus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., athletes from AU’s 24 intercollegiate teams crafted a record 155 fleece fabric blankets. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored the effort in Lancaster...

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FREE Food Pantry is February 21

There will be a FREE Plano Food Pantry Friday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Attendees can pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs. All in need are welcome...

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Former Illinois governor Blagojevich receives pardon

By Hannah Meisel & Bridgette FoxCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com President Donald Trump on Monday granted a full pardon to former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on 18 corruption counts, including for his attempt to sell president-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat in 2008 – and who holds the distinction

Rep. Davis Blood Drive, Feb. 13

State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) invites constituents to participate in a Blood Drive from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at his district office, 1925 S. Bridge Street in Yorkville. “I invite all constituents to attend our upcoming blood drive,” said Rep. Davis. “Donating blood can save lives...

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Aurora church volunteers assemble 50 free warming kits

An Aurora church wants to warm up the frigid weather. Attendees at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora were invited to take free winter warming kits after worship Sunday, Jan. 19. Volunteers at a Jan. 15 Wednesday Night Gathering, a free biweekly dinner and family activity, formed an assembly line...

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Family fun cold-weather care kits

Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will continue its Wednesday Night Gathering series with two events in January. Gatherings coordinator Michelle Curiel, Wesley children and family director, said events including a free dinner followed by a family activity will be held from 6 p.m. to 8...

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Cindy Sellen, cherished Just Food Initiative member

Cindy Sellen of Montgomery looked forward to January 2024. After a lifetime of giving to others, including years of working at jobs that expected giving, Cindy was finally going to retire. Probation officer, junior high teacher, Catholic Charities facilitator; Cindy was always there for others. She planned on a very...

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Plano Methodist Sunday School Children collect winter gear for those in need

Many of the Plano Methodist Sunday School Children pose with the hat and mitten trees displayed at the Plano Methodist Church adorned with some of the hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens.

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Remembering 800 veterans

More than 800 veterans in area senior living facilities received personalized holiday greetings thanks to Oswego youth and adults. Oswegoland Senior and Community Center (OSCC), an Oswego nonprofit, celebrated the season with its 14th annual Cards for Vets project. Cards featuring children’s drawings and messages were hand-delivered to 12 senior...

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