All posts tagged "charity"
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Juniors launch LED lighting project for community
When two juniors heard about a way to solve a community issue while creating an eco-friendly investment, they couldn’t wait to get involved and take...
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Avoid donating to these charities
During the holidays everyone gets into a giving mood. That is fantastic, but there are some charities that don’t deserve your donations. Shady practices,money pocketing...
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Junior’s charity earns $10,000 grant
Bundling up and embracing the comfort of a blanket and stuffed animal is a feeling that most can relate to and most can reflect on...
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Senior continues holiday tradition with acts of giving
For senior Rachel Osterhaus, philanthropy is an important aspect of life. “Giving back has always been something that has been important to me,” Osterhaus said....
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Prom’s Closet offering affordable dresses, accessories this weekend
With spring approaching, there is one overall dominant thought in girls’ minds … prom apparel. While prom can cost be expensive, on Feb. 24 and...
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Open Invitation: Staff writer encourages turnout for annual charity fundraiser
Local families of Team Strassburg and Forever 21 are holding their annual lemonade stand/bake sale at the start of June. Last year the teams made...
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Christmas in Walnut: Volunteers ready for annual charity event this weekend
By: Nathan Hoy As many of the people in Cedar Falls prepare for Christmas, parents focus on buying gifts for the their kids and friends...
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Teen Trust empowers community
2013 Grant Recipients North East Iowa Food Bank $1,500 North Star Community Services $2,000 ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Program $1,500 Operation Threshold $1,000 Allen Memorial Hospital (Young...
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Paying It Forward: Holmes teacher uses prayer, assistance to connect with Cedar Valley citizens
About a year and a half ago Corey Peters, a teacher and coach at Holmes Junior High, started a group that goes to different areas...
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Speech teams prepare for virtual contests
A computer screen might not be the typical medium for a high school speech contest; but it’s one that will be used this season. As contests grow closer, speech...
