A shoe collection drive will raise funds for the Healthy Lombard Foundation through June 14. Donations of new or gently worn shoes will be accepted. The amount of money raised is determined by the number of shoes collected. The organization will receive 40 cents per pound. Read more about the drive at Chicago Tribune. … [Read more...] about The Healthy Lombard Foundation needs YOUR Old Shoes for Charity
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An Oak Brook Woman STEALS nearly $30,000 from Charity in Pocket Change
Surveillance footage of a former Oak Brook Park District employee stealing change from a vending machine ultimately led to the discovery of nearly $30,000 missing from the district's fundraising arm, police said Thursday. Read more about it at The Daily Herald. … [Read more...] about An Oak Brook Woman STEALS nearly $30,000 from Charity in Pocket Change
A Couple from Elmhurst combines their love of Craft Beer with Local Charities
Patrick and Julie Sheehan from Elmhurst were looking for a way to combine their passion for craft beer with their love of local charities. The Sheehans started Hops for Humanity. Hops for Humanity invites its members to four events per year, each at a local brewery or restaurant. Every member donates $100 to attend the event and then has the opportunity to nominate a local … [Read more...] about A Couple from Elmhurst combines their love of Craft Beer with Local Charities