Nonprofits

The year's Rotary Club of Joliet’s campaign kicks off Sept. 17. The past year's grant recipients were the Belmont Little League and the Alano Club, both in Joliet.

Hope Haven, DeKalb’s shelter dedicated to serving area people without a home, recently paid homage to its staff.

Artwork at Cornerstone Services art show in Joliet was created by people with disabilities.

La Salle County Court Appointed Special Advocates is seeking volunteers and donations in September, which is National Child Awareness Month.

Opinion: Kishwaukee United Way is preparing to launch a new digital program which will aim to help individuals attain access to basic resources that provide an immediate hand up and not a hand out, writes Michele Vaughn.

Spooky Night Out on Sept. 14 is hosted by the Lockport Woman’s Club to benefit local charities.

Participating agendies in Will County include the St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 2650 Plainfield Road, Joliet; and H.E.A.L. Riverwalk Food Pantry, 350 N. Broadway Street, Joliet,.

Texas Roadhouse in Joliet will team up with Joliet police to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois on Monday.

Opinion: "We are thrilled to announce that Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is moving a historic house. The Engh Farm house, also known as the 'Hired Hands House,' will relocate from Sycamore to DeKalb to become a home for a mother and her child," Kim McIver writes.

Sycamore Community School District 427 school board President Jim Dombek “had the heart of a servant,” board vice president Michael DeVito said in a statement following Dombek's death this week.

Sycamore resident Travis Shaffer has long believed there’s more than one way to make sloppy joe. He was one of dozens who cooked up dishes for hundreds to enjoy, benefiting CASA DeKalb County for the 20th annual 50 Men Who Cook Saturday.

Hundreds of hungry participants sampled their way through a variety of dishes in DeKalb Saturday for the 20th anniversary of 50 Men Who Cook, an annual family-friendly fundraiser benefiting CASA DeKalb County.

An organization known for advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect in DeKalb County will host the 20th rendition of its signature fundraising event Saturday in DeKalb.

Tickets are now available for MorningStar Mission’s Culinary Caravan Progressive Dinner on Aug. 7, a fundraiser that benefits the Joliet mission’s work in Will County.

74,501 pounds of food given away in three hours on Saturday as city of Joliet and Will County partner on event to help those impacted by tornadoes and storms.

Spend sometime outdoors for an evening of community and cocktails on Saturday, July 27 in Batavia.

The Batavia Woman’s Club will host a downtown shopping spree on July 27 where participants can shop, enjoy a wine tasting and win prizes, all for a good cause.

The Brenda Holzer Memorial Foundation and Portillo’s are teaming up to host a fundraising event from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 29 at the Portillo’s at 531 N. Randall Road in Batavia.

For every 10 locally made mattresses sold, Verlo Mattress of St. Charles will donate one to a guest of Lazarus House through a voucher.

Batavia area community members can raise funds that save the lives of pets in Kane County by participating in Anderson Humane’s Walk4Animals on Sept. 14.

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded 36 grants to local nonprofits supporting the needs of youth and local residents.

Batavia's Public Art initiative and Conservation Foundation are seeking artists to participate in the new 'Art on the Fox' project to create a mural series on the Jeffrey D. Schielke Government Center. Submissions are due Friday.

The Brenda Holzer Memorial Foundation has raised thousands of dollars to go toward bettering the lives of disabled children and their families.

Time for Hope will host its annual Strike Out Pancreatic Cancer night with the Joliet Slammers at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet on Saturday, July 20.

The Nature Foundation of Will County presented a $33,400 donation check to the Forest Preserve at the District to be used for a variety of programs and projects.

After the Peanut Foundation will host its annual Summer Soirée from 5 to 8:30 p.m. July 24 at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet.

Batavia United Way will host a Community Dinner Table event which raises funds towards fighting local hunger.

Big Hearts of Fox Valley is a St. Charles nonprofit that benefits District 303 school children and families facing financial hardships.

Tri City Health Partnership has provided free medical and dental care to Kane County residents through their clinic in St. Charles since 2001, and is looking for a new Clinical Director to lead their healthcare team.

The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women’s Organization awarded the scholarships.

Homeowners are often targeted by scammers in security system services and home maintenance. Unethical companies may falsely claim their alarm provider is out of business or offer fake upgrades.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood D-Naperville, toured the Kendall County Food Pantry in Yorkville on Monday, praising the work done there. “It can be very difficult for these type of organizations to get money for structural improvements,” said Underwood.

The clinic at the Congregational Church of Batavia church is open on the second Tuesday of each month.

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners club will hold its garden walk featuring seven gardens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

The Will County-based nonprofit Wish Upon a Star will host Wishstock from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Park, 700 Theodore St., Joliet.

From public safety and education to arts and community development, local projects addressing community needs received support through the DeKalb County Community Foundation’s Community Needs Grant program this spring.

The Fox Valley YMCA, Sandwich Park District, Village of Somonauk and Growing Hope Globally are sponsoring a Charity Pickleball Tournament on Sunday, June 23.

A launch event was held this week in celebration of Opportunity DeKalb and its Breakthrough Community Business Academy, a 12-week program expected to begin in the fall to aid aspiring entrepreneurs. Interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to sign up.

Geneva Community Chest's annual “Donut Dash" will offer family-fun for all ages, donuts and provide funds to a number of charities.

CASA DeKalb County will host its 20th annual 50 Men Who Cook event Aug. 10 to support its children’s advocacy work. Chef registrations are open, and tickets are now on sale.

A new chapter of PFLAG Geneva/Tri-Cities has formed to promote equality and support for the local LGBTQ community. Chapter president Elaine McClure of Campton Hills said it is a national human rights organization with over 400 chapters.

The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles will partner with Alter Brewing Company for a fundraising event June 19 that will feature unique craft brews, food, and cash bar,

The grant announcement also served as a kickoff to Kishwaukee United Way’s annual volunteer event, which this year included 80 volunteers at 13 community sites.

Bonnie Winfrey, president of the Zonta Club of Joliet Area, said the club has bestowed Woman of the Year award to a Zonta Club member every year since the club was founded in 1973.

Susan Osmus of Onekama, Michigan, said in her will to donate $7,500 to the Will County Humane Society and $7,500 to the Humane Society of Manatee County. to according to her partner Jim Moody of Michigan.

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will host their biannual Garden Walk to honor former Club President Diana Sharp. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event.

STC Six will launch their 2024 Collaborative Beer, a California Common with a mix of smokey and sweet flavors.

Meals on Wheels and Community Nutrition Network provide special menu options for ages 60 and up at select restaurants.

Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity invites Aurora area faith leaders to an informational breakfast on their Faith Builds.

Opinion: Kishwaukee United Way’s annual Day of Caring kicks off at 9 a.m. June 13 at its DeKalb headquarters, writes Michele Vaughn.