Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Standard Bank and Trust annual giving trees and ornament sales fulfill holiday wishes of developmentally disabled adults with little or no family support.
Standard Bank is rolling out the holly to deck its lobby trees and help fulfill the holiday wish lists of intellectually challenged and developmentally disabled adults served by Park Lawn. For the third consecutive year, Park Lawn is the designated beneficiary for Standard Bank’s “Holiday Hope” ornament sale. Donations will help purchase much-needed items for Park Lawn’s Angel Fund. The fund was created to enable Park Lawn to provide a warm, caring and loving environment for adults with multiple medical, physical and intellectual disabilities. The ornaments sell for $1, $5 and $10. Proceeds will be used to buy Christmas presents and other every day necessities for developmentally disabled and intellectually challenged adults living at Park…
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
After 10 years and $1 million raised, Orland Park resident Mary Doody marks end of charity walk in daughter's name.
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- Jeff Vorva
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
It was a nice symmetry that the first person to cross the finish line of the 10th and final Friday for Julie Walk was a 10-year-old. The two-mile walk, held Friday night in the Village Hall and Civic Center area in Orland Park, is not a competition, but 10-year-old Dylan Glas of Oak Forest decided to run most of the way and when he was told he was the first to finish, he raised both arms and said “Yes!” over his accomplishment. Event organizer Mary Doody, whose daughter, Julie, died of leukemia July 24, 2002, started the walk in Julie’s honor in 2003 and in 10 years, it has raised more than $1 million for research and to help families of people suffering from leukemia and other forms of blood cancer. Mary Doody said that the For Julie …
Friday, April 20, 2012
This is the fourth year for the hockey game that started among friends.
A hockey game to help under-privileged young athletes will hit the ice this weekend in Orland Park. The fourth annual Charity Puck-Off Hockey Game starts at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Arctic Ice Arena, 10700 160th St. What started as a group of friends looking for something to do on a Saturday night has grown, according to organizers. Two teams, which include Oak Forest residents, will face off for three, 24-minute periods. Stay on top of all the news by following Orland Park Patch on Facebook and Oak Forest Patch on Facebook! Last year, the Puck-Off raised enough money to sponsor 1 1/2 youth hockey players for a year of play, according to event organizers. The charity event also teamed up with the St. Jude Youth Hockey Program for the Puck-…
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Own or manage a business? Claim your listing in our Places Directory, and in doing so, you'll help Together We Cope get the word out about its important services. It takes 5 minutes at the computer.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Own or manage a business? Claim your listing in our Places Directory, and in doing so, you'll help Together We Cope get the word out about its important services. It takes 5 minutes at the computer.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
A foundation formed in the name of late Orland Park resident Flo Vanderpool recently donated $11,000 to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.
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- Lauren Traut
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Floridamae "Flo" Vanderpool lived in Orland Park most of her life, and spent years seeing the world with her sister Lois by her side. The two visited almost every continent, and each brought back a souvenir from their explorations—often the same souvenir. When Vanderpool passed away in 2008, she left every trinket, her entire estate and her personal fortune in the hands of her investment advisor and good family friend Gary Bertacchi. She asked that Bertacchi keep her charity foundation, the Cord-Vanderpool Foundation, up and running, sharing her wealth with those in need. On Dec. 19, Bertacchi dropped off a $6,000 check made out to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, an Orland Park-based charity that delivers toys into the …
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Benefit, arts, entertainment, family friendly and government events happening this weekend, Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, in the Orland, Palos, Tinley and Oak Forest area.
The perfect weekend activity can be just as difficult to find as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster or a Chicago highway without traffic. Have faith! Patch has come to the rescue with the best bets for the weekend. So, set aside that low-quality video camera, put down your fishing rod and discover the weekend. For the Love of Liz - Benefit for Elizabeth Corley Friday, September 30, 7pm | 115 Bourbon Street Help Elizabeth Corley as she battles brain tumors and their side effects while trying to care for a daughter. Tickets include food, wine, beer and entertainment, and are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. JEWEL-OSCO's "Give a Little, Feed a Lot" Food Drive Daily Until September 30, All Day | Jewel Osco "Give a Little, Feed a Lot" in Jewel-…
Sunday, September 25, 2011
A short list of charitable organizations and fundraisers that we think you should know about. Suggest others in the comments.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Nabeha Zegar
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Neat Repeats Neat Repeats is a resale shop run by and benefitting the Crisis Center of South Suburbia, an organization that provides services for victims of domestic violence. Neat Repeats provides one third of the organization’s annual revenue. Located along 159th street east of 94th Avenue in Orland Park, the shop offers clothing, antiques, collectibles, toys, small furniture, books and jewelry at discounted prices. Volunteers staff the store, as well as high school teens earning community service hours by donating their time. One volunteer, Cass Piorkowski, said he finds “giving his time to a worthy cause” the most pleasurable aspect of volunteering at Neat Repeats. Donations of clean, new and gently used items are accepted daily. A …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Nightlife, festivals, charitable and kid friendly events are happening this weekend, August 4-7, in the Orland, Palos, Tinley and Oak Forest areas.
Just like when searching for the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, finding something do for the weekend takes a little digging. Fortunately, Patch has already done the dirty work for you. So, put down your shovel, lay aside the brushes and return that excavator - this weekend's events have been unearthed and classified. Taste of Orland Park Friday August 5, 5-11pm | Orland Park Civic Center Saturday, August 6, 1-11pm Sunday, August 7, 1-9 Enjoy music, kid-friendly activities, and great food from local resturarts in this weekend long event. Admission is free. Movie Night: Rango Saturday August 6, 6:30pm–8:30pm | Christ Community Church Bring a blanket and your favorite stuffed animal - it's movie night! Enjoy free …
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Theater, music, sports, kid friendly and charitable events this weekend, July 28 - 31, in the Orland, Palos, Tinley and Oak Forest area.
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- Lisa Tiess
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Don't let the department stores fool you - it is still summer! If you don't believe us, check the thermometer. So avert your eyes from the "back-to-school" sales, put down that discounted plastic pumpkin and get outside while you still can. This weekend is full of warm weather activities that will keep you and the kids entertained. Kids Dodgeball Tournament July 29, Ages 8 - 10: 1-3pm, ages 11-14: 3:15-5:15pm | Palos Park Recreation Center Bring friends down for a few hours of dodgeball and a chance to win prizes. There will be a blind draw for teams. Ninth Annual “Friday for Julie” Walk and Fundraiser July 29, 6pm - 11pm | Orland Park Civic Center Walk to support research for the eradication of leukemia and other blood cancers. …
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