Illinois Non-profit News (United States)

The ALS Association's Greater Chicago Chapter will host a 2-day experiential installation at Daley Plaza launching the sunflower as the national symbol of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Participants will be enjoy music and compelling original artwork.

Fundraiser for Urban Sustain, a non-profit organization. Proceeds from this event will help fund our summer program.

While some may think motorcycle riders to be rough and tough, those in the South Suburbs of Chicago prove that they have Big Bikes and Big Hearts in helping those with special needs.

A family that benefits from Park Lawn's programs for adults with developmental disabilities is coordinating a Bunco night event to benefit the services provided at Park Lawn.

Krusader Publishing agrees to donate all proceeds from ebooks, Kindle books, and Nook books to fund literary & mentoring workshops in Chicago elementary schools, and all physical book sales on Amazon.com & BN.com for fund inmate book clubs.

Max A Pooch the throw away dog launches a campaign to sign a Change dot Org petition that asks Americans to stop killing millions of homeless dogs and other pets.

Share the Spirit Foundation provides new shoes from Payless Shoesource in Naperville for homeless children in Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing Program.

Bridge Communities is the beneficiary of Run Like A Mother, a women's only 5k race that takes place on Mother's Day, May 13, 2012.

The second plank for his campaign for the "Emerging Hero Dogs" category of the 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards is to "Reduce America's Waste Line."

The Signature Room at the 95th has chosen Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) as their April Charity of the Month beneficiary. The organization will receive 10 percent of sales generated from the April Signature Menu.

The amazing dog who finds cans, bottles and other litter and puts them in their place is nominated in the "Emerging Heroes" category of the 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is proud to announce the addition of a chapter, the NARI-BIE chapter of Pottstown, Pa.

Author of The Galactic Adventures of Jaedyn G, Andre Gaines is now an official partner with The Bully Police Squad. His series of books, featuring Jaedyn G will be featured on the website of The Bully Police Squad at www.thebullypolicesquad.org

Chicago area church gives away 100% of its weekend offering, totalling $500,000+, to help people in Haiti, The Philippines, East Aurora & more. Community Christian Church is helping people find their way back to God through Celebration Generosity.

Buzz Aldrin and Maria Shriver along with other celebrities Tweet asking friends and fans to support Crossroads Women founded by 2010 Minerva Winner Sister Terry Dodge. Sister Terry this month is name in Newsweek as “150 Women Changing Our World.”

The Dallas Stars Hockey team & Stand & Salute American Heroes will be honoring a Purple Heart recipient from Texas with the Stand & Salute American Heroes Award during the Stars Hockey Game on March 10th, 2012.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Chicago has been chosen as the non-profit to benefit from The Signature Room's Charity of the Month program. Throughout March, the non-profit will receive 10 percent of sales from the Signature Menu.

Bridge Communities will honor two extraordinary women at its annual luncheon, "Celebrating Women...Transforming Lives," at 11:30 a.m. on April 27 at Danada House, 3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton, Illinois. Tickets at $50 at bridgecommunities.org.

How do you build the community and provide affordable and free youth leadership development programs? Strong Goverance is the key and Seed of Hope Foundation continues to add value to their Board.

Acclaimed Guitarist Phil Keaggy to perform at Benefit Concert - all proceeds go to need-based scholarships for students to attend Covenant Classical School

The ALS Association's Greater Chicago Chapter will host a 2-day experiential installation at Daley Plaza launching the sunflower as the national symbol of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Participants will be enjoy music and compelling original artwork.

Emmy Award-Winner Denise Nicholas (Room 222, In The Heat of The Night, Cosby) Joins Oscar-Winner Don Cheadle at Jewish World Watch Walk to End Genocide on Sunday May 20th in Los Angeles

Noah’s Hope, housed under Partnership for Cures, recently received a 10k grant from the Tellabs Foundation. The funds support research defining biomarkers within the LINCL Batten Disease progression, a rare and deadly genetic pediatric disease.

Pennsylvania legislators considering legislation that could reduce crashes and save lives

National Media and Organizations Credit Seat Belts, Safer Cars, Improved Roads, Photo Enforcement, Reduced Travel

Formerly homeless Naperville family receives complete home makeover from 12 generous Naperville businesses. Makeover included carpeting, paint, appliances, furniture, organizing, new kitchen cabinets and counters, and more.

Kevin Grace from HGTV Design Star Season Six Will Be Reporting On All Of The Excitement On June 1st Beginning At 7pm

The Signature Room at the 95th continues its year-long Charity of the Month program in May with Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) as the worthy beneficiary. The program has donated more than $1 million to over 200 non-profits.

Fundraiser for Urban Sustain, a non-profit organization. Proceeds from this event will help fund our summer program.

While some may think motorcycle riders to be rough and tough, those in the South Suburbs of Chicago prove that they have Big Bikes and Big Hearts in helping those with special needs.

Upcoming Online Solutions Showcase Webcast Available Exclusively to APRA Members Speakers: David M. Lawson, Partner, TrueGivers, Melissa Kwilosz, Assistant Vice President for Strategic Reporting and Analytics, Arizona State University Foundation

A family that benefits from Park Lawn's programs for adults with developmental disabilities is coordinating a Bunco night event to benefit the services provided at Park Lawn.

Comcast Cares and Total Living Network provided 40+ volunteers to do spring clean up at a Bridge Communities apartment building, home to seven homeless families and Learning Resource Center for their children. The Home Depot also contributed.

Krusader Publishing agrees to donate all proceeds from ebooks, Kindle books, and Nook books to fund literary & mentoring workshops in Chicago elementary schools, and all physical book sales on Amazon.com & BN.com for fund inmate book clubs.

Pennsylvania Cities, Traffic Safety Coalition Call for Expansion of State Program

Max A Pooch the throw away dog launches a campaign to sign a Change dot Org petition that asks Americans to stop killing millions of homeless dogs and other pets.

Share the Spirit Foundation provides new shoes from Payless Shoesource in Naperville for homeless children in Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing Program.

Community Christian Church will mobilize 2,000 volunteers to serve in their communities on the weekend of May 5 and 6. Attendees will participate in community service projects instead of a traditional worship service.

Bridge Communities is the beneficiary of Run Like A Mother, a women's only 5k race that takes place on Mother's Day, May 13, 2012.

The second plank for his campaign for the "Emerging Hero Dogs" category of the 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards is to "Reduce America's Waste Line."

The Signature Room at the 95th has chosen Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) as their April Charity of the Month beneficiary. The organization will receive 10 percent of sales generated from the April Signature Menu.

Abortion is linked to depression and anxiety, a large Chinese study has found.

The amazing dog who finds cans, bottles and other litter and puts them in their place is nominated in the "Emerging Heroes" category of the 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards.

The latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show the number of fatalities on California’s roadways declined 12 percent, including a 15 percent reduction in speed-related fatalities, from 2009 to 2010.

– The latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show the number of fatalities on Arizona’s roadways is on the decline, including a 16 percent reduction in speed-related fatalities.

Naperville Area Humane Society raises funds by adopting out humans in 7th annual Virtual Adopt-A-Thon.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is proud to announce the addition of a chapter, the NARI-BIE chapter of Pottstown, Pa.

In Five Separate Votes, Arizona State Senators support life-saving technology

Illinois Chapter of CAI is hosting a seminar for condo, townhome & homeowner assoc. managers, Friday April 30, to be held in Chicago at Dave & Busters (1030 N. Clark St) 8:30–10:30am. The focus will be complying w/Chicago city codes & ordinances.

Chicago area based Community Christian church takes in $575,000 in one weekend's offering and gives 100% away to five areas of charity: Haiti, Philippines, NewThing church planting, Community 4:12 rebuilding, and local church campus efforts.

Chicago suburb nonprofit Park Lawn celebrates an Awareness Week March 19 through 25 during National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

With the 9th Annual Jacob’s Run, Walk & Roll Event to be held on April 1st, The Jacob Isaac Rappoport Foundation is aiming to reach the milestone of raising $1,000,000 for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Research.

A new website for the Jewish Vocational Services of Metropolitan Chicago is the latest addition to The Kineo Group’s expanding list of successful collaborations with Chicago area nonprofits.

On Sunday, April 1, the Chicago State University (CSU) Foundation will host its 2nd Annual “Essence of an Angel” Scholarship luncheon at CSU’s Academic Library, from noon - 3 p.m. The event funds scholarships for single mothers who attend CSU.

Author of The Galactic Adventures of Jaedyn G, Andre Gaines is now an official partner with The Bully Police Squad. His series of books, featuring Jaedyn G will be featured on the website of The Bully Police Squad at www.thebullypolicesquad.org

A group of Naperville kids has banded together to create Pet Pins, friendship pins they're selling to raise funds for the Naperville Area Humane Society. Pet Pins are sold for $1 with all proceeds going to the animal shelter.

Former Chicago Bear Chris Harris is issuing a big donation, after seeing a tweet about a family in need of an elevator lift for their quadruplets who all suffer from cerebral palsy. Fundraiser to be held March 13 in Highland Park, IL.

Chicago area church gives away 100% of its weekend offering, totalling $500,000+, to help people in Haiti, The Philippines, East Aurora & more. Community Christian Church is helping people find their way back to God through Celebration Generosity.

A new non-profit organization, 3 Little Birds 4 Life, provides individuals 18-40 currently facing cancer with the opportunity to experience and live out their final bucket list wishes and gain a sense of serenity, strength and closure.

Buzz Aldrin and Maria Shriver along with other celebrities Tweet asking friends and fans to support Crossroads Women founded by 2010 Minerva Winner Sister Terry Dodge. Sister Terry this month is name in Newsweek as “150 Women Changing Our World.”

The Dallas Stars Hockey team & Stand & Salute American Heroes will be honoring a Purple Heart recipient from Texas with the Stand & Salute American Heroes Award during the Stars Hockey Game on March 10th, 2012.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Chicago has been chosen as the non-profit to benefit from The Signature Room's Charity of the Month program. Throughout March, the non-profit will receive 10 percent of sales from the Signature Menu.

Bridge Communities will honor two extraordinary women at its annual luncheon, "Celebrating Women...Transforming Lives," at 11:30 a.m. on April 27 at Danada House, 3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton, Illinois. Tickets at $50 at bridgecommunities.org.

How do you build the community and provide affordable and free youth leadership development programs? Strong Goverance is the key and Seed of Hope Foundation continues to add value to their Board.

A group of volunteers from the south Chicago area created a volleyball tournament to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities. This 32nd year they want to exceed the 56 teams that have competed in the past to benefit charity.

Following the footage, she joined a panel discussion on youth homelessness featuring Melissa McGuire from the Night Ministry, Patricia Rivera from Chicago HOPES and other conference presenters.

During the month of March, all cats age six months or older at the Naperville Area Humane Society are available for adoption for only $5.

Acclaimed Guitarist Phil Keaggy to perform at Benefit Concert - all proceeds go to need-based scholarships for students to attend Covenant Classical School

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Westfield Old Orchard and Westfield Hawthorn partner with The Glass Sliper Project to provide teens with free prom dresses