Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The feast has become a tradition in the community, a chance to share food, fellowship and goodwill. Bring a dish, volunteer some time, or simply come and enjoy a wonderful meal.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Lazarus House invites the community to join its staff, guests and many supporters at its annual Thanksgiving Feast. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Tri-Cities Salvation Army, 1710 S. 7th Ave., St. Charles. Dining will begin at noon. The feast has become a tradition within the community. It is a chance to sit alongside our guests and clients to share fellowship and a meal. The feast was established for folks who are homeless or alone for Thanksgiving, as well as those who simply want to add more meaning to their holiday. For those able to cook, a dish to pass is most appreciated. Food should arrive between 11:30 and 11:45 a.m. in a disposable container and ready to serve. Needed dishes (stuffing, …
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Lazarus House is participating in the $1 Million Annual Giveaway hosted by the Feinstein Foundation, and the Tri-Cities' Exchange Club is coming up with $1,000.
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
The Exchange Club of the Tri-Cities is helping fight hunger with a $1,000 challenge gift to Lazarus House in St. Charles. Lazarus House is participating in the $1 Million Annual Giveaway hosted by the Feinstein Foundation. The amount Lazarus House will earn from the Feinstein Challenge depends on the total amount of challenge dollars it raises during March and April. All financial donations received by Lazarus House during these months and labeled with “Feinstein Challenge” will be tallied and reported to the Feinstein Foundation. The foundation will give away $1 million, proportionately, to participating charities across the country. Lazarus House serves as a soup kitchen for persons connected to mid-Kane County who are food insecure. It…
Friday, February 24, 2012
The homeless shelter wants donors' help in raising funds.
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Friday, February 24, 2012
A St. Charles-based shelter that helps feed the hungry in central Kane County is looking for community support as it competes for up to $1 million in March and April. What Lazarus House, located at 214 Walnut St., earns from the Feinstein Challenge depends on donors. All donation sent in and marked specifically for the Feinstien challenge will be totaled at the end of April. Lazarus then reports that total to those running the challenge. Based on how well Lazarus does in raising donations and how many other nonprofits also participate, the $1 million fund will be divided among all charities who enter in the challenge. “We are grateful to the Feinstein Foundation for this annual challenge, which gives us an opportunity to bring attention to…
