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Plainfield Outreach Gives New Life to Old Bags

On Plainfield Patch
May 10, 2013

Group meets monthly at the Plainfield Public Library to weave sleep mats for homeless veterans in Chicago.

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Participants at the 2012 Relay For Life of Plainfield

Volunteers in the News

Relay For Life Returns to Plainfield for 15th Year

By Shannon Antinori
May 8, 2013

American Cancer Society fundraiser celebrates survivors, works toward finding a cure.

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Azeza is Looking for a Home – Maybe Yours?

By Shannon Antinori
May 7, 2013

Azeza is one of the adoptable pets from Help Save Pets in Plainfield.

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Plainfield mom Kim Jewett (center) with husband Mike, daughter Kalli and son Tyler.

Volunteers in the News

Diagnosed Twice, Plainfield Mom Enlists Kids in Battle Against Cancer

By Shannon Antinori
Apr 29, 2013

The Jewett family will take part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Mother’s Day.

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Board member Mike Kelly (second from left) received the Elizabeth "Bess" Eichelberger award in recognition of his 16-plus years of service on the Board of Education. Pictured with Kelly are (from left) Board President Roger Bonuchi; his wife, Nancy; Board Ambassador Bonnie Lutter; Board Vice President Michelle Smith; and Board member Rod Westfall.

Volunteers in the News

Plainfield School District Honors Community Leaders

By Shannon Antinori
Apr 26, 2013

Outgoing board member Mike Kelly, community volunteer Ralph LaFido were recognized at an April 3 ceremony.

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The Vet Center, a mobile office that helps provide immediate assistance to veterans, will be at the Veterans Outreach Day event Saturday at Cantigny VFW Post 367 in Joliet.

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Outreach Day to Link Vets with Many Services

By Karen Sorensen
Apr 26, 2013

The Saturday event will provide veterans and their families with immediate claim filing help, counseling services, financial assistance and other benefits, organizers said.

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Volunteers in the News

Plainfield Outreach Gives New Life to Old Bags

By Shannon Antinori
Apr 25, 2013

Group meets monthly at the Plainfield Public Library to weave sleep mats for homeless veterans in Chicago.

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Plainfield Outreach Gives New Life to Old Bags

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15025 S Illinois St, Plainfield, IL

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"Caton Farm Road is now part of the DuPage River," Patch reader Carol Palac said.

Volunteers in the News

Grand Prairie Family Organizes Donation Drive for Flood Victims

By Shannon Antinori
Apr 20, 2013

A local family is organizing drop-off for residents whose homes were severely damaged by the flood.

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Grand Prairie Family Organizes Donation Drive for Flood Victims

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Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, chairman and founder of the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, jokingly offers guests a warning during last year’s “Men Who Cook.”

Volunteers in the News, Awareness

Fifth Annual 'Men Who Cook' Charity Event on Front Burner in Mokena

By Charles B. Pelkie
Mar 5, 2013

The Children’s Advocacy Center and Will County State’s Attorney Glasgow bringing amateur cooks to the table for the Fifth Annual ‘Men Who Cook’ competition in Mokena.

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Volunteers in the News, Awareness

Grande Park Daisy Scouts Help Animals at Naperville Humane Society [Video]

By Natalie Stevens
Mar 1, 2013

The Daisy Troop used profits from their cookie money to donate supplies to the dogs at the shelter and to help with medical expenses.

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