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Palatine Jaycees Accept Requests for Financial Assistance

The Palatine Jaycees are accepting applications from residents and community organizations in need of financial assistance.

The Palatine Jaycees are accepting applications from Palatine residents and local community organizations in need of financial assistance as part of their annual Community Donations Program.

"Historically, these awards have ranged from $100 to $5,000," said Jackie Butler, Co-Chair of the Program in a press release. "The requests for assistance have been for medical or utility bills, training equipment, housing, clothing, senior citizen assisted living care and many other worthwhile programs. We receive applications from both individuals and groups like Little City and the Bridge."

"Individuals and organizations with specific needs should submit written proposals to the Community Donations Committee for consideration," said Christopher Rick, Co-Chair of the Program in a press release. “Include the amount requested with a brief description of the usage for the funds.”

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Individuals and organizations are required to submit an application with their request. The application is available on the Jaycee website at www.palatinejaycees.org or can be requested by calling 847-604-0288. 

Applications can be filled out online and submitted electronically or sent to Palatine Jaycees, Community Donations Committee, PO Box 1517, Palatine, IL 60078-1517.  Proposals must be received no later than Saturday, May 21.

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Every year, the Palatine Jaycees conduct numerous programs to serve the community and accumulate funds for operation of the chapter and community donations. Included in these projects are the Fourth of July Festival, Christmas tree sales, a sand sale and others, which benefit the community directly and help raise money.

The Palatine Chapter of the Jaycees is one of the nearly 100 local Chapters throughout the State and one of the largest chapters in Illinois. The Jaycees provide individuals between the 21 and 40 the opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills while serving their community.

The Palatine Chapter holds their monthly general meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Palatine Road in Palatine.  For further information on the Palatine Jaycees, membership or any of their sponsored events write to the Palatine Jaycees, Post Office Box 1517, Palatine, IL 60078-1517, call them at 847-604-0288, email them at info@palatinejaycees.org or visit their web site at www.palatinejaycees.org.


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