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Past Events




This years toy drive and fundraiser held at Simone's Bar & Grill was a huge success!! Brighton MA left us amazed and feeling wonderful after an outstanding performance we won't soon forget.

Check out this video we put together from the night's event.



Also, if you were unable to attend, its not too late to submit toys which will benefit the children of My Joyful Heart of Lockport, Illinois. You can send your gifts here



Combined Federal Campaign

September 8th, 2009 - December 1, 2009

NWN (CFC #14566) traveled the city raising awareness and funds with federal employees.


Evanston Non-Profit Day

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Evanston Farmer's Market
(Located directly behind the Hilton Garden Inn at 1818 Maple Avenue)
8:00(a) - 4:00(p)

NWN joined other nonprofits for a second year filled with a day of food, giveaways, information and to help raise awareness about all the great work of Chicago area nonprofits.

Lake County Women's Health & Cancer Awareness Expo

Saturday, October 24th, 2009
YWCA of Lake County

NWN along with other nonprofits helped the women of Lake county take charge of their health and be strong with FREE screenings that will include blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, colon cancer, osteoporosis, HIV/AIDS and referrals for mammograms.


3rd Annual Health Fair for Men

Chicago Urban League, October 2008


Thanks to all of our participants, vendors and sponsors for a successful 3rd year.
A special thanks to Chicago Bears (#93) defensive end Adewale Ogunleye for his guest appearance.

Click here for a look at our 2008 photo gallery










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