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Doing good that begets good...it saves lives

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
09/18/2020

With a drive to do something positive in this world of isolation and fears around ones health and safety, Maren Rosenberg, Owner and Manager of Escape Artistry, found a way to do a good deed that begets more positive results. 

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A time for giving: Food and toys needed at CPD 14th District

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
12/13/2019
KittyHappy

Each year Chicago Police Department's 14th District officers are actively involved in making the holidays brighter for kids and families who might not have an extra special holiday without their help. 

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Toys and Food are still needed at the 14th District station by December 21

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
12/20/2018
KittyHappy

UPDATE:
If you missed the deadline for donating to the 14th's drives, The Greater Chicago Food Depository accepts donations all year long.

Once again, officers at the 14th District (Shakespeare Station) Headquarters, 2150 N. California, are collecting toys and food for families in the District and they need your help. Both drives end Fri., Dec. 21.

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Bald is beautiful as CPD officers shave their heads to fight children's cancer

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
03/26/2017

Chicago Police began shaving their heads in 2001 as a fund raiser to fight children's cancer research.

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Toy and Food Drives at the 14th District Police Station need help

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
11/29/2016

Further proving that the motto "Serve and Protect" goes beyond law, order and crime in Chicago's 14th District, officers have opened their 2016 Toy Drive and continue their Food Drive 14th District (Shakespeare Station), 2150 N. California. 

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Food drive at the Chicago Police Department's 14th Police District

Date: 
12/01/2014
GroceryBag

"Let us give thanks for what we have by giving to those in need," states a flyer from the Chicago Police Department's 14th District

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32nd Ward Office partners with Greater Chicago Food Depository and CAWC

Date: 
11/30/2014
FoodJackets

The Greater Chicago Food Depository and Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) have Alderman Scott Waguespack's 32nd Ward Office,

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McNight: Trilogy of support for local NFP

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
11/30/2014

A trilogy of local Bucktown business owners, John DeCarrier and Carmen Solano-DeCarrier of McDonald’s Restaurant, 1951 N. Western Ave.; the Junior Board and staff of Wicker Park's St. Joseph Services (SJS), 1501 N.

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Make a difference in at risk teens lives…volunteer

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
03/25/2013

"Everyone has a gift," says Chelsea Armstrong, founder of Tabula Rasa, who is looking for volunteers. "We need people to share their gift with our teens." 

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Donate to Intuit's Closet Clearance and you shall receive...

Date: 
03/25/2013
MinkInRacks

Those who donate items to Intuit's 4th Annual Closet Clearance Sale, 756 N. Milwaukee Ave., they will receive a free ticket to the VIP First Dibs event on Apr. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

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Nominees sought statewide for Governor Quinn's volunteer service awards

Date: 
01/04/2013

Governor Pat Quinn and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service are accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.

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Community creativity, spirit, fun and goodies will all be part of the annual Fountain Decorating gig in Wicker Park Sunday -- RSVP now

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
11/16/2010
AllAges

Each year the Historic Fountain* in Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen, is anointed with garland. Strings of lights are draped and strung visually turning into streams of water.

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December on Damen – Volunteers needed

Date: 
11/15/2010
Stores and restaurants on Damen Avenue between North and Webster will be offering specials and samples Saturday, December 4 from noon - 6 p.m. and we need your help
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Volunteers wanted for Fund Raising Event

Date: 
09/16/2010

Resource Center is holding an event at City Farm on Oct. 9 and is need of volunteers to work one of three shifts 3 - 6:30 p.m. or 6 - 9:30  p.m. or 3:45 - 6:30 p.m.

and send name and phone number. Our Urban Times will send to the Lister.

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