Every year students at Saint Emily School in Mount Prospect participate in an all school Lenten service project. This year’s project was to raise money … Read more ›
Community service
From the community
Erika’s Lighthouse “Rock & Rally” Walkathon Readies to Blast Stigma of Depression Once Again
Blast the Stigma of Depression and Have a Blast Doing It! Did you know…? • Children and adolescents who have depression frequently also have physical … Read more ›
From the community
Biz Kid$ TV Series donated to Prospect Heights Library
Alliant Credit Union Foundation donates Biz Kid$ TV Series DVDs to Prospect Heights Public Library CHICAGO, IL (May 2, 2012)— The first four seasons of … Read more ›
Foundation aims to prevent teen deaths from sudden cardiac arrest
Jenny Snyder, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday this month, died four years ago on a Glenview soccer field from sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read more ›
From the community
BACKBONES goes nationwide at the Abilities Expo
What started as a local fundraising effort supported by the friends and family of Reveca Torres has now turned into a nonprofit called BACKBONES serving … Read more ›
‘Mended Little Hearts’ aims to help parents and their children with heart defects
Melanie and Ben Toth’s 9-month-old son had just gone through open heart surgery when Jenny and Aaron Shirley’s son, just 10 days old, was being … Read more ›
From the community
INSPIRE by Example!
Reminder…This weekend is Random Acts of Kindness Assistance (RAKA) Online Fundraiser. We exclusively cater to those having debilitating health-crisis issues (terminally ill, dying or surviving … Read more ›
Wheeling Township opens expanded food pantry
Starting this week, the Wheeling Township Food Pantry will resemble more of a grocery store than a food pantry. Wheeling Township officials decided a year … Read more ›
From the community
Yes! You can make a difference TODAY
…simply make a charitable donation to RAKA! You will be assisting the critically ill and health-crisis community. We provide food, financial and overall general assistance. … Read more ›
From the community
Wanted: Houses Seeking Curb Appeal!
The 25th Annual Community Paint-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012. While the date is a long way off, applications are now available. … Read more ›
