Help Needed for Genocide Survivor
Present
While visiting the Kigali Memorial Centre in Rwanda, Maria Magnus met Claudien Karangwa.
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RWANDA
November 2006
After returning from Rwanda, Maria Magnus' interest was sparked by stories she had heard during her visit about a man who helped the Tutsi people during the conflict.
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MCT JOINS WITH UCP TO SPONSOR 39TH GAMBOL EVENT
October 2006
UCP's mission is to advance the independence of people with disabilities, enrich their lives, provide support to their families, and advocate for their inclusion in every facet of community life.
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THE CHICAGO DISABILITY HISTORY EXHIBIT
July 2006
Magnus Charitable Trust is also involved with the Chicago Disability History exhibit.
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LARGEST EVER EXHIBIT OF DISABILITY ARTWORK
June 2006
Magnus Charitable Trust is proud to sponsor an innovative exhibit in Chicago, Illinois that takes an in depth look at the issues of art and disability.
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DEDICATION IN MEMORY OF FOUNDER
October 2005
On Thursday October 20th, the City of Chicago recognized the humanitarian contributions of Alexander B. Magnus, Jr. by dedicating the Northeast corner of Fairbanks Court and East Ohio Street to his memory.
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KATRINA VICTIMS RECEIVE HOPE
October
As Hurricane Katrina victims watched the news to see the devastation caused to their neighborhoods and homes, there was a realization across the country that they needed help rebuilding their lives.
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MCT AIDS DEVASTATION CAUSED BY HURRICANE KATRINA
August 2005
As news breaks from Mississippi and Louisiana, more than 75,000 people are being housed in nearly 240 shelters across the region.
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A YEAR IN REVIEW…
July 2005
And what a wonderful year it turned out to be. Magnus Charitable Trust was joined by over half of its 2004 scholarship winners on a cruise of Lake Michigan aboard the Odyssey.
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COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION THREATENED BY DEBT
January 2005
In January 2005, the Chicago Archdiocese announced the closure of 23 Catholic schools in the Chicago area.
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KEEPING THE UNDERPRIVILEGED IN MIND
December 2004
In November and December 2004, MCT organized a blanket drive and collected over 75 blankets that were donated to Warm Wishes.
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LUTHERAN HOME TO HAVE SPECIAL GUESTS
November 2004
Thanksgiving is a special time where families gather to remember recent events and spend time together in a very fast paced world.
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VOLUNTEERS GET MAGNUS CHARITABLE TRUST OUT THERE
July 2004
On the Fourth of July volunteers helped MCT to pass out candy, pencils, T-shirts and ice cold bottled water to the crowd that gathered along the parade route in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS HONORED
June 2004
On Saturday, June 19th 2004, Scholarship recipients and their families were invited to attend a presentation ceremony in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
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ILLINOIS SENATE RECOGNIZES HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS
November 2002
Mr. Alexander B. Magnus, Jr. was an extraordinary man, never seeking any recognition for his generosity to humanity.
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