Making connections at heart of group’s giving
Who: Frank Davis, director of the Lindenhurst Early Childhood Learning Center, is on the board of The 100 Percent Foundation, a nonprofit that uses 100 percent of its funding for...
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Online Food Taxi delivers fare
Who: Daniel Rissman, 18, a senior at New Trier High School in Winnetka, started a student-run, nonprofit organization, Food Taxi, in April to collect and redistribute baked goods to area...
I love the kitties,’ says aide who helps feral cats
Who: Ardith Pucin, 51, of Wadsworth, is a volunteer with Spay and Stay, a nonprofit group that spays and neuters feral cats in Lake County. What she does: Once a...
3rd-grader gives Marines a hand
Who: For the last two years, Julia Hornberger of Wheeling -- who turned 9 on Monday -- gave away her birthday presents to the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots...
Getting acquainted with parrots
Who: Jose Morales, 52, of Wheeling, saw the A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife truck at a stop sign, did some research and, despite having "zero bird experience," decided to...
Harlem Wizards coming to town
Who: Three Niles West High School seniors are heading a fundraiser at the Skokie school featuring the Harlem Wizards basketball team to benefit Expanding Lives, a charity started by two...
Fundraiser started small
Who: Chris Maytnier of Barrington was telling neighbor Bob Lee, a Les Turner ALS Foundation board member, that maybe he should get more involved instead of just writing a check....
Long, blond locks to ‘Love’
Who: When Laura Ann Johnson, 23, who grew up in Wilmette, decided to cut her long blond hair earlier this month, she donated it to Locks of Love, a nonprofit...
Buddies make life easier
Who: Anna Ollinger, 17, of Barrington is president of Barrington High School's chapter of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization that creates one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for...
It’s good to have a buddy when going through school
Who: Anna Ollinger, 17, of Barrington is president of Barrington High School's chapter of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization that creates one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for...