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El Guapo Grows a Mustache for Prostate Cancer organized by ethan Austin
filed in Non-Profits » Seasonal Projects
This November El Guapo will be growing out the Mo. That's right, for the entire month of Movember, I will be growing an AWESOME mustache to raise money for prostate cancer awareness. Why? Because mustaches are awesome; prostate cancer is not.
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PALS with Pawz Reading Pawz organized by Christine Gutterman
filed in Non-Profits » Causes
The Reading Pawz RIF Program utilizes Therapy Dogs who have been trained with their handlers to offer children who have trouble reading an opportunity to improve their reading skills in a setting which has proven not only effective, but FUN.
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Take the Plunge organized by Megan Mercer
filed in Non-Profits » Causes
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to jump into a freezing cold lake in the the middle of sub-zero weather? If so then do we have an event for you. It's called the IC Plunge.
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Chai- Animal Welfare in Israel: Arab and Israeli Children Working Together with Animals organized by Amy Solomon Simon
filed in Non-Profits » Causes
The mission of CHAI is to prevent and relieve animal suffering in Israel and to elevate consciousness through education, to inspire and empower people, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian, to recognize the interconnectedness of all life.
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Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl Chicago organized by Desiree Vargas
filed in Non-Profits » Seasonal Projects
Come join the GiveForward Team as we celebrate the holidays Ugly Sweater style! All money raised will go to three Chicago organizations committed to fighting homelessness. 6 Bars, 6 Hours, 6th of December...all for a good cause!
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Green-and-greener sign! organized by Christine Sanders
filed in Community » Community Development
Green-and-Greener.com now has a physical store! The next step for them is to have an official sign out front! Not only for visibility but it’s a significant element in ensuring a small business’s success. Unfortunately...
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Chicago Start-Ups Holiday Party and Fundraiser organized by GiveForward Team
filed in Non-Profits » Seasonal Projects
The local startup community is organizing a holiday party and fundraiser, and you’re invited! The party is being held at Noble Tree Coffee and Tea on Saturday, December 13th starting at 10:00 PM. Donations support One Brick and The Night Ministry
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Erica's run for Endometrial Cancer organized by Erica Austin
filed in Non-Profits » Causes
I'm going to run the Rose Bowl 1/2 Marathon this December and raise money for Endometrial Cancer. This type of cancer is treatable if caught in the early stages. Help me raise awareness so one less woman is effected. Help me make my running pay off!
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IC Plunge organized by morgan smith
filed in Non-Profits » Project Targeted Giving
The IC Plunge is our annual fundraiser where we ask our friends and family to sponsor us to jump into Lake Michigan. The money we raise goes directly to 20 kids education in Gulu, Uganda and 80 in DRC. It will take place on December 6th at 12pmpm
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Assist Iraqi Refugees in their Resettlement! organized by Joe Asbridge
filed in Non-Profits » Causes
In 2008 Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) began the resettlement of some of the first Iraqi Refugees to arrive in the U.S. since the beginning of the Iraqi war. Your donation will provide food, clothes, and housing to these refugees.
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The BananaMan Adventures organized by ethan austin
filed in Education » Scholarships/Tuition
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2009 Indonesia Youth Circus organized by Linsea Waugh
filed in Non-Profits » Project Targeted Giving
Clowns without Borders (CWB) in collaboration with Hidung Merah Circus (Red Nose Circus) is currently raising money for a 2009 expedition to Indonesia. Dan Roberts will travel to impoversished areas and teach circus arts to youths of all ages.
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ICPlunge organized by Amy Nemeth
filed in Non-Profits » Project Targeted Giving
How much would you pay me to jump into Lake Michigan? On December 6, I, along with other members of Invisible Conflicts, will be jumping to Lake Michigan to raise money for 100 very special children in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Two fun filled nights on 6th street! organized by nereida lira
filed in Friends & Family » Parties
Birthday Extravaganza on 6th street
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New Business - Start-up organized by Scott Drews
filed in Entrepreneurship » Business Start-Ups
NeighborPal.com - Making it easier to connect and live well with the people you meet - where you live. Using today's social networking tools to support families and individuals who want to maintain neighborly relationships.
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Yale Women's Rugby Football Club organized by Rebecca Anastos-wallen
filed in Non-Profits » Non-Profit Capital Campaigns
Founded in 1978, the Yale Women's Rugby Football Club is one of the oldest women's collegiate rugby teams in the nation. We are a competitive club team, playing against women's rugby teams in the Northeast Rugby Football Union's College Division I.
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Help Former Child Soldiers in Sierra Leone, Africa Reintegrate into Society organized by adam carter
filed in Non-Profits » Causes
Over 10,000 child soldiers were forced to fight in Sierra Leone's bloody 9-year civil war. Today, with the war over, these kids need help overcoming their trauma, resuming their education and re-integrating into society. They deserve a second chance!
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Help Save Children's Lives by Building a Water Well in West Africa organized by adam carter
filed in Non-Profits » Causes
Over half of the population of Mali in West Africa do not have access to clean drinking water, which results in catastrophic illness and very high infant mortality rates. With your help, we can help build water wells to improve (and save) many lives.
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Nathan's Really Cold Swim fo da KIDS organized by Nathan Mustain
filed in Non-Profits » Project Targeted Giving
This Saturday, I will jump into the deathly ice cold waters of Lake Michigan to raise money for children's education in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. 21 kids in Uganda and 80 in DR Congo will have renewed hope thanks to your generosity!
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My Family Health Crisis-Heart Surgery, Lupus, Autism and more! organized by Rebecca Eckerdt
filed in Friends & Family » Medical Expenses
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Chi-Town Chefs Youth Produced Cooking Show organized by Jessica Baer
filed in Non-Profits » Project Targeted Giving
Chi-Town Chefs is a youth produced cooking show that teaches youth about nutrition, urban agriculture and video production. Help Co-op Image fund Chi-Town Chefs this year by supplying the groceries to be used on its public access broadcast on CAN-TV.
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Hercules needs surgery for a torn ligament!!!!!! organized by Kimberly Russ
filed in Friends & Family » Pet Medical Expenses
Hercules is the most sweet, adorable, fun, silly, handsome, loving dog in the world...and he's only operating on three legs :( Help him get his leg fixed so that he can keep his fans smiling!!!!!
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So-Fresh Printing, Youth Run Business, Raising $ for a 4-color Screen Printer organized by Jessica Baer
filed in Non-Profits » Project Targeted Giving
So-Fresh Printing is a youth run t-shirt printing and design business in Humboldt Park. This holiday season, help So-fresh upgrade to a 4-color Screen Printer from Dick Blick that will allow t-shirts to be printed with precision and expedience.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters organized by Krista Sonneson
filed in Community » Local Non-Profits
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children ages 6 through 18 with mentors in professionally supported one-to-one relationships. They have volunteer programs in communities across the country — including yours. Donate, volunteer, give, live, love!
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Art! Art! Art! Supplies for Co-op Image Youth Art Center organized by Jessica Baer
filed in Non-Profits » Project Targeted Giving
Co-op Image's Corner Art Center is a neighborhood hub for at-risk youth in Humboldt Park. We are raising money to stock the center with quality art supplies that will expand youth access to new mediums and enhance their creative experience.
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Mobile Media Lab Youth Initiative Needs a New Computer! organized by Jessica Baer
filed in Non-Profits » Project Targeted Giving
Mobile Media Labs is a youth run program that provides at-risk youth with video and new media creation capabilities. MML is currently raising funds to buy a Mac Pro that will give youth access to professional level video editing and archiving.
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Support Co-op Image Community Gardens in Humboldt Park organized by Jessica Baer
filed in Non-Profits » Project Targeted Giving
Co-op Image's gardens are symbols of pride for the residents of Humboldt Park, offering free garden plots and gathering spaces. They provide residents access to fresh produce and herbs, with the goal of increasing awareness of health and nutrition.
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Hep For My Mom organized by amanda martinez
filed in Friends & Family » Medical Expenses
This is for my mom. She has cancer and has gone through surgery and has been through alot. I am asking if everyone could please donate anything they can to help her pay her medical bills!
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Greeks for a Good Cause organized by Patricia Huber
filed in Fun » Group Trips
Greeks for a Good Cause is a group of people from Loyola University's fraternities and sororities who will spend spring break helping a family in need in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
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GYLI Alumni organized by Anjelica Hernandez
filed in Non-Profits » Other
Dear GYLIers, I made this fundraising page to bring back the memories of our time spent together. Amistad, Lama, and Earth brought us together as a group and made us laugh and cry as we learned about each other and about ourselves. So check it out!
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