Service
Volunteerism for youth is promoted via animal-assisted therapy
Ted Slupik and his collie friend, Rosebud, recently met with all the sixth grade classes at Madison Junior High School, split into two sessions,...
Thank you for your service: Korean War Veteran returns from Honor Flight
Korean War Veteran Floyd Ermer served in the Navy during the Korean War, enlisting in 1951.
Ermer returned from an Honor Flight Wednesday evening, May...
GREAT TRADITIONS: The Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
I joined the staff of Loaves and Fishes Community services six years ago and this coming May 12, I will participate in my seventh...
Naperville Noon Lions member receives prestigious honor
In April, Naperville Noon Lions Club member Katie Hertzberg became the recipient of the George Lazansky Distinguished Service Award during the Lions District 1-J...
Exchange Happenings – Youth scholarships
One of the most popular Exchange youth projects is the Youth of the Month/Year Award.
This award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high...
Video: Honor Flight Riders and a Pit Bull
About 165 motorcyclists, all veterans, rode into the DuPage County Airport where the Honor Flight fundraiser was held in one of the hangars on May 5, 2018.
Indian Community Outreach Award recognizes ‘Significant Community Contributions’
Above / With a message sent by Governor Bruce Rauner, Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti presented the Indian Community Outreach Award to recognize the group's...
Loaves & Fishes welcomes bottled water, prepares for Letter Carrier Food Drive
Above / Cadence Premier Logistics VP Scott Cedar, Cadence Driver Ray Tirado, Loaves & Fishes VP of Operations Carey Gilkey, Loaves & Fishes volunteer...
Naperville Rotary Club will honor community members with Paul Harris Fellow Awards
Above / The Rotary Club of Naperville will host is annual Paul Harris Fellow Awards Luncheon in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika on May...
Register by May 1 for 2018 Naperville Memorial Day Parade on May 28
UPDATE, April 29, 2018 / On Thurs., April 26, the Memorial Day Parade Committee was recognized with the Naperville Jaycees Charles "Chuck" Bueche Lifetime...
Photo Gallery: 2018 Naperville Jaycees Distinguished Service Awards
The Naperville Jaycees held their 40th Annual Distinguished Service Awards on Thursday, April 26, 2018, in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika in Naperville.
The Distinguished...
Naperville Memorial Day Parade Committee seeks names of fallen heroes
The 2018 Naperville Memorial Day will step off at 10:30AM on Mon., May 28, in downtown Naperville, an ongoing tradition that began back in...
Keeping families housed in our community
“Loaves and Fishes has been extremely helpful with any needs I have had. I can’t say enough good things about this organization.” We received...
Exchange Happenings – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, first declared in 1983 by presidential proclamation. Since then, April has been a time to acknowledge the importance...
Veterans in Touch – DON’T BE APRIL FOOLED
Over the past several years in my dealings with Veterans, there have been several myths about the VA concerning benefits and healthcare that seem...
Naperville American Legion will honor 2018 Citizens of the Year on April 21
UPDATE, April 17, 2018 / Jim Vahle and the selection committee have met and announced the names of the 2018 American Legion Post 43...
Naperville Jaycees announce 2018 Distinguished Service Award winners, how to purchase tickets to dinner
Above / Congratulations to the Naperville Memorial Day Parade Committee upon receipt of the 2018 Charles “Chuck” Bueche Lifetime Achievement Award. The recipients of...
Ride Assist Naperville reports rolling along with successful service for seniors
Above / Calling it a "soft launch" on a sunny day, volunteer driver Randall Bernacki assists Minnie Newman into his vehicle as he is...
Naperville Lions donates $29,000 to support its mission
Above / For more than 20 years, the Naperville Noon Lions Club Funnel Cakes Booth at Ribfest has been one of many ways the...
Photo Gallery / Watch kids scramble during Naperville Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
Above / At 8:59AM, hundreds of kids again will be set to collect colored plastic eggs when the siren sounds at 9AM to start...
