Category: Fundraiser

Masks: Let’s Face It donation

State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is launching a new program in his 97th Legislative District to motivate local stores and restaurants to require employees to wear protective face coverings. Batinick’s program, Let’s Face It, will donate 50 facemasks to the first 20 stores or restaurants that agree to add this

Aurora Police Department seeks Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for first responders

The Aurora Police Department (APD) is in need of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for first responders. Those who have N95 masks, gloves, disinfecting wipes, or hand sanitizer, please fill out the form in reference below, and a member of the Aurora COVID-19 Task Force will be in contact to discuss

Thank-you card writers called

Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora is looking for volunteers willing to write thank-you notes for delivery to Aurora area frontline health-care workers. Those willing to write thank-you cards can contact Flowing Forth Pastor Derek Rogers at pastorderekrogers@Gmail.com or call the church office, 630-239-2321, to advise many cards you

Fox Valley Grantmakers COVID-19 Response Fund

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley recently announced the creation of the Fox Valley Grantmakers COVID-19 Response Fund. Fox Valley area funders have come together to establish the Fox Valley Grantmakers COVID-19 Response Fund at the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to support nonprofits in the greater

Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora raises diabetes awareness

By Russ George Saturday night, the members of the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora The Club That Fights Diabetes, held a Diabetes Awareness Night at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, Geneva, while cheering on the Chicago Steel ice hockey team in a game against the Dubuque Fighting Saints. The Steel minor

70th Kiwanis Pancake Day in Aurora Saturday, March 14

The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the 70th Kiwanis Pancake Day at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14. The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 104th year celebration will present the annual breakfast event to