BY HEATHER ARNOLD As originally published in the Northwest Herald on November 26, 2017. This time of year, especially November, gives me all the feels. I love the drop in temperatures, the frothy fall-inspired lattes from the coffee shops, the smell of burning leaves in the air and, of course, the comforting foods that greet … Continued
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Written by Carole Peters and featured in the Northwest Herald We’ve all heard the saying “work smarter, not harder.” As the executive director of a nonprofit, it is my job to make sure that our team adheres to that very motto. It’s extremely important to be resourceful and collaborate with other companies and organizations in … Continued
Written by Carole Peters and featured in the Northwest Herald I can recall receiving a new coloring book as a little girl, and the first thing I did was page through it to find the Dot to Dot activity. With much excitement, I immediately began counting the dots and watching as the picture would unfold. … Continued
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Several common themes played out when the United Way of Greater McHenry County kicked off its 2017-18 fundraising campaign with a Wednesday breakfast at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn. Two of them that stuck with me the most were “Give where you live” and “Hope isn’t a one-man band.” The first is this year’s campaign … Continued
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United Way of Greater McHenry County announces that Crystal Lake native, Jeff DeHaan, will chair the 2017-2018 campaign for McHenry County. The 51st annual campaign officially kicks off on September 13th with a breakfast rally, followed by a year of events and activities at local businesses that support the nonprofit’s mission. United Way of Greater … Continued
