People Helping People: Fundraisers & Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for ways to help our community during these difficult times? Check out the following organizations that are hosting fundraisers or looking for volunteers!
You can also learn about many area non-profits via the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership
If your organization has a fundraiser you would like us to promote, please email Monica at monica@949wdkb.com
Tails’ annual spring edition of Not Your Grandma’s Yard Sale will be on Saturday, April 17 from 9am-Noon! This fun shopping event features discount...
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Support local businesses and your local United Way by dining out on March 15th! When you dine out at any of the participating restaurants...
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The Kirkland Lions are hosting a Meat Raffle on Saturday March 6th at the Red Brick Inn in Kirkland. The meat raffle begins at...
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Per Indian Creek CCC Info Release: Indian Creek CCC (Community Concern for Children) is the Parent Club for the Indian Creek School District. Our...
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The DeKalb Leadership Academy is hosting a ‘CareKits’ donation drive to collect, assemble, and donate personal hygiene products to those in need throughout DeKalb...
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Tails Humane Society is expecting and we are throwing them a Spring Baby Shower! From March 1st through April 23rd, we will be collecting pet...
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On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 4-6 p.m. the Stage Coach Players will once again be in the back parking lot of the theater...
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GoFundMe pages have been set up for an NIU graduate and current student after they were injured in an apartment fire last week. Both...
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The Kishwaukee United Way is reminding DeKalb County residents of the 2-1-1 service, which was not often used during 2020. 2-1-1 is a non-emergency...
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Dine-in or order carry-out from Noodles in DeKalb, IL and 25% of your order total will be donated to Tails Humane Society! Mention the...
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DCCG is partnering with local AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers to offer free tax prep services at the Genoa Area Community Food Hub. The service...
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The Kirkland Lions will be hosting a blood drive with the Versiti Blood Center on Wednesday February 3rd from 3 to 7 PM. To...
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Rather than spending money on cards, you can donate the cost of a card to support shelter pets and send a cute eCard to...
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The Kitchen Table in Rochelle is a donation and volunteer-based eatery/community pay-what-you-can café. Everyone is welcome regardless of their ability to pay. They are...
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State Rep. Jeff Keicher is partnering with two Rockford-area lawmakers for a “Valentines for Seniors” card drive for residents living in long-term care facilities...
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The DeKalb Park District is hosting a blood drive at the Hopkins Community Center – Terrace Room on Wednesday January 20th at 12 PM....
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Paw Lickin’ Good Treats has installed a new community closet in front of their store in the Hy-Vee Shopping Center! It’s available for anyone...
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On the day after Christmas, a horrific event took place at Don Carter Lanes, claiming the lives of three people and wounding three others....
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Family Service Agency of Dekalb County is offering a new “pen pal” program to help connect older adults and local youth by matching them...
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The Barn on Baseline is hosting pet photos with Santa on Saturday December 19th from 12 to 3 PM. Have your furry friend pose...
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The DeKalb County Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for the following events: Toy Shop – Our Toy Shop to provide toys to families...
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Herron & Co. Barbers in Genoa is hosting their Give Back/Get Back Holiday Food Drive & Raffle benefiting the DCCG’s Genoa Area Community Food...
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Raising Cane’s in DeKalb is selling these adorable Cozy Cane plush puppies with proceeds going to benefit Tails Humane Society! Pick up a pup...
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Purchase a luminary kit while helping to support our local restaurants and essential workers!...
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The Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club’s drive-thru turkey dinner fundraiser will take place on Dec. 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Farandas in DeKalb. Each...
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Per The Daily Chronicle: DeKalb County Toys for Tots is in “desperate need” of new, unwrapped toys this holiday season. The program supplies toys...
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Per Safe Passage Newsletter: Help us brighten the holidays by participating in our Giving Tree Fundraiser! Throughout the month of December, we’ll be sharing...
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Join Tails for their annual winter edition of Not Your Grandma’s Yard Sale! on Saturday, December 5 from 9am-1pm This fun shopping event features...
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Our Spring auction might have been cancelled, but we’re not going to let the Grinch steal our Winter auction! 🎄 Join in the fun...
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Per the Egyptian Theatre: From 1929 to today! The Egyptian Theatre has been providing entertainment to the greater DeKalb area for over 9 decades!...
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Clean USA is offering free vehicle disinfection for First Responders, Police, Fire, EMS, Health Care Professionals and Teachers during their ‘Clean for a Cause‘...
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Join CASA DeKalb County for their 6th annual ‘Whiskey, Wine & Cheese’ fundraising event! This year, the event will be held online through an...
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DeKalb County Community Gardens will travel across the county tomorrow to give away 10,000 pounds of food as part of Giving Tuesday. DCCG works...
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Safe Passage provides free & confidential services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Safe Passage clients often leave their belongings behind when getting...
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Tails Humane Society is always accepting donations of pet food and supplies! You can send your donations directly to the shelter via Amazon by...
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Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed Delivery to Cortland, DeKalb, Genoa, Kingston, Kirkland, Sandwich, and Sycamore area Donations Needed Nonperishable food items, gift bags of...
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Hope Haven in DeKalb is always accepting volunteers or donations of supplies. As cold weather approaches, they encourage you to call them if you...
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Kody’s Cupboard was started in 2019 by the College staff and Board of Trustees to help alleviate hunger and meet basic needs for the...
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Family Service Agency of DeKalb County invites you to make Christmas bright for kids in DeKalb County by making sure they get something under...
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The Tropical Tails dinner and auction is Tails Humane Society’s largest annual fundraiser. Unfortunately, like many others, this event had to be canceled in...
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The Tropical Tails dinner and auction is Tails Humane Society’s largest annual fundraiser. Unfortunately, like many others, this event had to be canceled in...
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The Tropical Tails dinner and auction is Tails Humane Society’s largest annual fundraiser. Unfortunately, like many others, this event had to be canceled in...
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Test your knowledge in a game of trivia, bid on amazing auction items, and rock out to live performances by Pictoria Vark, Marcosieve, Chiri...
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Dine and donate to help support Elder Care Services’ mission to keep DeKalb County older adults safe, secure and supported by eating at Panera...
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The Tropical Tails dinner and auction is Tails Humane Society’s largest annual fundraiser. Unfortunately, like many others, this event had to be canceled in...
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Per NIU Foundation Press Release: In celebration of our positive impact throughout the world, Northern Illinois Huskies and friends of the university are invited...
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Per the DeKalb Police Department Press Release: The DeKalb Police Benevolent & Protective Association and DeKalb Target would like to announce that this year’s...
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Mary’s “Thanksgiving- Back” Usborne Donation Book Party To honor the Thanksgiving holiday and give back to the community this year, Mary Gates will be...
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Taste: Bottles & Brews Thursday, November 12th, 6-8pm ZOOM (registration required) Kishwaukee United Way will be hosting their annual fundraising event, Taste: Bottles and...
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St Paul Lutheran Church in Rochelle is hosting their annual Spaghetti Supper to support the St Paul Youth Group on Saturday November 7th from...
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Per Stage Coach Players Newsletter: Stage Coach Players is pleased to announce a partnership with the DeKalb Salvation Army to fill the hearts and...
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Per Pay It Forward House Newsletter: The season of giving is upon us, and we have the perfect gift to make everyone on your...
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Support Safe Passage in a socially distanced fundraiser with 5B’s Catering on Wednesday, November 4th 4:30-6:30 PM at 217 Franklin Street, DeKalb (the address...
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Per Sweets4Troops: Halloween is a special time of year for kids (young and old) to have fun and go trick or treating. But there...
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The DeKalb Police Department will be participating again this year in No-Shave November. Officers who choose to participate will be putting down their razors...
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Help! The dogs and puppies in Tails’ care could really use your support! They are currently in desperate need of: – Canned / wet...
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Feed the Need this holiday season! 94.9 WDKB and MetroNet are hosting a food drive to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank – helping to...
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Staying active this winter can help beat the blues associated with those gloomy winter days stretching from November to January. This virtual walking challenge...
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Sweet(er) dreams are in your future if you shop for new bedding at the Sycamore Music Boosters 4th annual mattress fundraiser on Saturday, Oct....
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Get some new warm weather gear and support the animals at Tails! Order before October 26 and have your shirts shipped directly to you...
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Hungry Neighbors in Genoa-Kingston to Receive Holiday Meal Boxes with Support from G-K Feed the Need Event The Genoa Area Community Food Hub (GACFH)...
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Masks are available at Sweet Earth in Sycamore through Sunday November, 1st! Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pocket LinkedIn...
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National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires...
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Voluntary Action Center has taken their annual Tom F. Zucker Memorial Golf Outing virtual! They made it easier than ever this year to participate...
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Stage Coach Players is continuing our community outreach Tuesday, September 22 from 4-6 p.m. in the back parking lot of the theater at 126...
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Sept 20 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm Local Flavors Benefit @ Tapa La Luna Online Event DeKalb County Community Gardens’ annual signature event looks...
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The 7th Annual Lancer Dash in support of St Mary School in DeKalb is going virtual! You can run or walk a 5K (or...
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Your participation helps to fundraise for Live Learn & Lead – a vocational farm program for individuals with intellectual disabilities – and Kishwaukee Family...
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Join Safe Passage on Friday, September 18 for a socially distanced fundraiser at Sycamore Golf Club! The event will begin at 12:00 PM with...
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DCCG | Volunteer Opportunities Join DeKalb County Community Gardens in their mission to help eliminate food insecurity in DeKalb County! Below are various volunteer...
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Has Your Adopted Pet Changed Your Life? YOU can help Tails earn $100,000 this holiday season! Share your story, help make our holiday wishes...
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Have you and your family been looking for something fun and NEW to do in our community? Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists challenges you...
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Since April 2020, Basics DeKalb County and DeKalb County Regional Office of Education have distributed over 55,000 diapers to families in need. Our funding...
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Due to the pandemic, the DeKalb Fire Department will host their annual Fill the Boot for MDA fundraiser virtually this year! For 66 years,...
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T-Shirts are $15 each and all proceeds will be donated to Pink Heals Tri-Cities Chapter. To order your shirt please stop by the Cortland...
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The Sycamore Education Foundation’s upcoming Take Root fundraiser which is taking place virtually this year! On September 12th, they will host a pickup dinner,...
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An American Red Cross blood drive will take place on Friday September 11th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Northern Illinois University’s Campus...
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The DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association (DAAHA) is hosting their Evening with Innovators virtual event on September 10th. There will be a VIP Networking...
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Mutt Strut is a 5K run/walk-a-thon benefiting the over 3,200 animals cared for each year at Tails Humane Society. Dog participation is encouraged, but...
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Due to increased hospital usage, there is an urgent need for donors! Come to LUXE to donate, where they will have a mobile coach...
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June through October, DeKalb County Community Gardens accepts donations of fresh vegetables at their Genoa Area Community Food Hub and Grow Mobile. Bring your...
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Basics DeKalb Count wants to make sure that every family has the opportunity to Read & Discuss Stories so they will be handing out...
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Golf and fun await you at the annual DeKalb Barb Booster Golf Outing fundraiser. Come out enjoy complimentary dinner in support of your local...
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DO SOMETHING AMAZING! Sign up for our blood drive! SYCAMORE PARK DISTRICT Blood Drive. Visit the link below to schedule your preferred donation time!...
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50 Men Who Cook is moving virtual this year! Join us for a fun, online cooking competition with local men and professional chefs cooking...
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This year’s 15th anniversary of LivingWell Cancer Resource Center’s Bridge Walk will be celebrated in a way that will honor cancer survivors and protect...
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Buy a T-shirt, Support Safe Passage! Amanda, a teacher at Clinton Rosette Middle School, and has been selling “Add Love, Subtract Hate” t-shirts to...
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Eat cupcakes to support survivors – it doesn’t get much sweeter than that! Safe Passage is partnering with Sweet Dreams for a cupcake fundraiser....
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Join Kishwaukee United Way and make a difference in the community! Volunteers will participate in virtual and socially distanced projects supporting local agencies. They...
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Stage Coach Players is continuing our community outreach with another fabric giveaway and food drive on Tuesday, July 21st 2020 from 4-6 p.m. in...
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Come out to work the soil at DeKalb County Community Gardens’ Dolce Vita/NW Medicine Garden in Sycamore. You will be helping to eradicate food...
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Stage Coach Players is continuing our community outreach with another fabric giveaway on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. in the back parking...
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For the last eight years New Hope has proudly partnered with other churches, organizations and the community to serve as a resource to provide...
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Illinois State Representative Jeff Keicher & the Kishwaukee Family YMCA present: “Together We Can Save Lives” Blood Drive. July 8, 2020 12:30-5:30 p.m. Kishwaukee...
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Stage Coach Players is continuing our community outreach with another fabric giveaway on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. in the back parking...
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Due to the current situation of the COVID pandemic and the Governor’s re-open plan of needing to reach Stage 5 to allow festivals, Corn...
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The Kirkland Lions Club will be selling Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinners To-Go on Friday July 3rd from 4 to 8 pm at the Franklin...
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