You, the readers, regularly tell us you want to know how to help in the community. Today, I've rounded up a couple of projects that have landed in my in-box.

-- This year, local organizations have campaigned for Pepsi Refresh grants. Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is hoping for $50,000 for a financial literacy and tax prep program called “Put Millions in the Hands of Those in Need."

Advisory board member Courtney Geiger passed this along. Vote online or text 102350 to 73774.

-- The Rockford Symphony Orchestra is bringing back its Trivia Night fundraiser at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at the new Kresge Hall in Riverfront Museum Park, Rockford.

I was on a team a few years ago; I believe we were "robbed" of first place. It's a good, family-friendly time (but probably not ideal for kids under 12). Cost is $15 per person; register your team of eight ahead of time. Call 815-965-0049. 

-- Just a reminder that On the Waterfront benefits dozens of nonprofits; the festival has raised more than $9 million since 1986.