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1st WAY Pregnancy Support Services Johnsburg,  IL  60051 www.mchenry1stway.org Mission: To provide loving assistance, emotional, and financial support for women and girls who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Description: 1st WAY offers free pregnancy testing, positive alternatives to abortion, emotional support and encouragement, maternity clothing, latayettes, baby items, referrals to community agencies for financial aid, housing and medical care, referrals for legal and psychological assistance, post abortion support, referrals to licensed adoption agencies, and parenting classes. Volunteers engaged annually: 33+ Youngest volunteer: 16

Adult & Child Rehab Center Woodstock,  IL  60098 adultchildrehabcenter.org Mission: To provide the highest level of services to the physically challenged and disabled of every age...when disabled due to birth defects, accidents or illness...bringing hope and creating confidence to realize individual maximum levels of independence. Description: Physical, occupational, speech & lymphedema therapies are provided at the Rehab Center and though the Center's Home Health Care Program. Home bound patients in McHenry County can also receive the services of registered nurses and home health aides though Volunteers engaged annually: 150 Youngest volunteer: 14

Algonquin Founders' Days Algonquin,  IL  60102 www.algonquinfoundersdays.com Mission: To provide the community with a fun family orientated summer festival. Description: Organize all aspects of the Annual Algonquin Founders' days festival. Volunteers engaged annually: 250 Youngest volunteer: 16

Algonquin/ Lake in Hills Food Panry Algonquin,  IL  60102   Mission: To help those residents of Algonquin & Lake In The Hills who are in need of food. Description: To provide food to the residents of Algonquin & Lake in the Hills. Volunteers engaged annually: 60-65 Youngest volunteer: 18

Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists Schaumburg,  IL  60173 www.aaim1.org Mission: Court Watch Program - Making a difference in improving the court system. There needs to be accountablity for all persons involved in a DUI court case. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 3 plus Youngest volunteer: 18 +

American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Chicago,  IL  60612 www.chicagoredcross.org Mission: The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Description: At the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, there are 3,000 active volunteers working day and night throughout northeastern Illinois. Do you want to volunteer, but you’re not sure how to get started? There is no shortage of ways you can make a difference in the lives of people who need it most. Volunteers play a vital role in fulfilling the Red Cross mission: preparedness, prevention, and response to emergencies. No matter your interests, skills or schedule, you can make a significant contribution to your community. Find out how rewarding giving your time and efforts can be. Volunteers engaged annually: 3000 Youngest volunteer: 17

Animal Outreach Society McHenry,  Illinois  60051 www.animaloutreachsociety.org Mission: Animal Outreach Society will help McHenry County become a community where no adoptable and/or treatable animal or healthy feral cat is euthanized. This will be accomplished by creating funding, and managing proactive programs which prevent unwanted animal Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 50 Youngest volunteer: 25

Assisi Animal Foundation crystal lake,  IL  60039 www.assisi.org Mission: shelter, rehabilitate and re-home homeless or unwanted cats and dogs to responsible permanent homes. We are dedicated to a no-kill policy, using euthanasia only professional medical advice and administration as a last resort to incurable illness and pain, or aggression so severe it is a danger to other animals and caregivers. The AAF is dedicated to serving the community as well with its animal assisted therapy, and educational programs. We are dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of sentient fellow creatures. Description: We shelter in a basically cage-less environment, provide all medical care, and seek homes for unwanted pets. We introduced animal assisted therapy to area nursing and convalescent centers in 1987,and continue this community service today. We support TNR programs to help alleviate the tragic problem of over population, and provide educational programs to young peoples' groups and classrooms. Volunteers engaged annually: 40 Youngest volunteer: 16

Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County, Inc. McHenry,  IL  60050 www.bbbsmchenry.org Mission: To help children in need reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring relationships that will improve the lives of these children forever. Description: Recruit, enroll, train, match, and supervise volunteer mentors who provide guidance and companionship on a consistent basis to "at risk" youth. Volunteers engaged annually: 500 Youngest volunteer: 16

Blackhawk Area Council BSA Sycamore District Rockford,  IL  61104 www.sycamorebsa.com or blackhawkscouting.org Mission: Council Mission Statement The Mission of the Blackhawk Area Council is to positively change lives of those we serve with membership opportunities in quality programs of character and leadership development Description: Offer young people responsible fun and adventure; Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law; Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership; Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program Volunteers engaged annually: 1000 Youngest volunteer: 18

Blessing Barn Crystal Lake,  IL  60014 blessingbarn.org Mission: The heart of Blessing Barn is to provide basic life needs, such as clothing and household items, to needy individuals and families who cross our path through word of mouth or referrals. To achieve this, Blessing Barn will oversee the collection of donate Description: Helping single moms, and men re-establish their lives by giving furniture, clothes, shoes to help accommodate themselves. Host raffles and giveaways also for the community. Volunteers engaged annually: 20-25 Youngest volunteer: 16

Cary Area Public Library District Cary,  Il  60013 www.caryarealibrary.info Mission: The mission of the Cary Area Public Library District is to provide an accessible environment with resources to inspire, educate, entertain and enlighten the community. The Library seeks to expand knowledge, understanding, appreciation and wisdom in our adults, young people and children. Description: The Cary Area Public Library provides materials and programs for residents of the district. Volunteer needs include helping out with programs, shelf upkeep and bi-annual booksales. Volunteers engaged annually: 10-20 Youngest volunteer: 15

CASA of McHenry County Woodstock,  IL  60098 www.casamchenrycounty.org Mission: CASA of McHenry County’s mission is to draw from community resources to provide well-trained volunteers who will advocate for abused and neglected children in our court system, provide needed information to the court, and help develop a more effective juv Description: CASA of McHenry County provides trained volunteers to advocate for child victims of abuse and neglect in Juvenile Court and in the foster care system. CASA of McHenry County provides caring volunteers who make a life-long difference for children. These ch Volunteers engaged annually: 40 Youngest volunteer: 21 or older

Centegra Health System McHenry,  IL  60050 www.centegra.org Mission: To provide quality health care services with innovative and responsible use of resources and promote wellness for the greater McHenry County Area. Description: health care Volunteers engaged annually: 350 Youngest volunteer: 15

Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology Woodstock,  IL  60098 www.challengerillinois.org Mission: The mission of the Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology is to honor the memory and spirit of the Space Shuttle Challenger 51L crew by providing a hands-on space exploration curriculum and center that enhances critical thinking skills and in Description: The Challenger Learning Center is a non-profit learning center for children. The center provides an interactive learning experience for grade school children utilizing our space station and mission control simulators. The Challenger Learning Center serve Volunteers engaged annually: 20 Youngest volunteer: 14

Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County Woodstock,  IL  60098 www.mchenrycac.org Mission: The mission of the Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County is to further reduce trauma to child victims through coordinating a timely, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary response in reported cases of child sexual abuse and severe physical abuse. Description: Coordinates and schedules victim sensitive interviews for reported cases of child sexual or severe physical abuse. Provides a child friendly center for the interview to take place. Provides advocacy and referrals to child victims and non-offending family members. Volunteers engaged annually: 3-5 Youngest volunteer: 18

Christmas Clearing House Woodstock,  IL  60098   Mission: To provide presents and food to needy families in the Distict 200 Schools community during the Christmas season. Description: We are a community-based group of individuals and organizations that serve approximately 1,000 needy families, including 1,600 children, during the Christmas season within the boundaries of Woodstock Community School District 200. The 2007 budget is $49,000. Volunteers engaged annually: 250+ Youngest volunteer: approx. 4 yrs. old

Civil Air Patrol, McHenry County Composite Sqdn. Crystal Lake,  Illinois  60012 www.group22.net/mccs Mission: To serve America by developing our nation's youth; accomplishing local, state & national missions; and educating our citizens to ensure air and space supremacy. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 15 Youngest volunteer: 21

Community Action Agency for McHenry County Woodstock,  IL   60098   Mission: To empower children and families who have socioeconomic needs Description: Community Action Agency for McHenry County administers Head Start, a comprehensive developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children from low-income families. Volunteers engaged annually: 150 Youngest volunteer: 16

Corporation for Affordable Homes of McHenry County Woodstock,  IL  60098   Mission: The Corporation for Affordable Homes of McHenry County’s mission is to expand diverse, affordable housing opportunities in McHenry County through advocacy, education, development, community building and partnership. Description: We develop and partner with developers to expand the affordable housing opportunities in McHenry County. Volunteers engaged annually: 2 Youngest volunteer: N/A

Crystal Lake Babe Ruth Baseball League Crystal Lake,  Illinois  60014-7653 www.clbr.org Mission: Providing all youth 13-19 regardless of playing ability or status a supervised instructional baseball league for all ball players. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 150 Youngest volunteer: 13

Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Crystal Lake,  IL  60014 www.clchamber.com Mission: The mission of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce is to create value and opportunity for our members with the belief that a positive business climate is an integral part of a healthy community. Description: The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce is a business institution and an action organization. We are a voluntary group of businesses that are investing their time and money in community development and working together to improve the economic, civic and cult Volunteers engaged annually: 4 Youngest volunteer: 55 (RSVP Seniors)

Crystal Lake Food Pantry Crystal Lake,  IL  60014 www.clpantry.org Mission: Governed by local Christian churches, The Crystal Lake Food Pantry organizes volunteers who help collect and distribute food supplies to individuals and families in the Crystal Lake area who are in need. Description: Promote donations; collect, sort and shelve canned food for clients. Help clients fill their carts with food during open hours; clean and maintain a pleasant environment to insure dignity and comfort for all involved with the pantry. Volunteers engaged annually: 700 Youngest volunteer: 18

Crystal Lake Park District Crystal Lake,  IL.  60014 www.crystallakeparks.org Mission: A commitment to provide a safe leisure environment along with quality programs, parks, facilities and services, and to preserve and protect open land and water areas that will benefit and improve the quality of life for our residents now and in the future. Description: Parks and Recreation Volunteers engaged annually: 50 Youngest volunteer: 14

Crystal Lake Public Library Crystal Lake,  Illinois  60014 www.crystallakelibrary.org Mission: Helping people, of all ages and backgrounds, learn, enjoy, and better their lives. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 40 Youngest volunteer: 12

Dorr Township Woodstock,  IL  60098   Mission:   Description: Provides General/Emergency Assistance to qualified individuals Volunteers engaged annually: 0 Youngest volunteer: 0

Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street Crystal Lake,  IL  60014 www.downtowncl.org Mission: To preserve and enhance the Historic Downtown District as the heart of Crystal Lake and provide for a successful business and residential environment that communicates a sense of community pride, heritage, and small town wholesomeness as a lasting legacy for future generations. Description: Main Street is a preservation-based economic development organization dedicated to preserving the historic downtown district of Crystal Lake. We follow the Main Street four-point approach of Economic Restructuring (creating a strong business and retail environment), Organization (fundraising, information, volunteers), Design (flowerbeds, holiday decorations, historic preservation) and Promotions (host of downtown events such as Johnny Appleseed Festival, and Festival of Lights Parade). Volunteers can serve on committees, provide office help, participate in events, etc. Volunteers engaged annually: 100+ Youngest volunteer: 12

Epilepsy Foundation Rockford,  Illinois  61101 www.efncil.org Mission: Nancy Monica nmonica@efncil.org 847-791-4797 Description:   Volunteers engaged annually:   Youngest volunteer:

Fair Oaks Health Care Crystal Lake,  IL  60098   Mission: Consulting, Management & Education Inc., is a coordinated network of diversified, community based providers offering a seamless continuum of individualized health & residential success. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 15 Youngest volunteer: 16

Faith in Action of McHenry County Crystal Lake,,  IL  60012 www.fiamchenrycounty.org Mission: Faith in Action of McHenry County is a network of religious congregations, community agencies and civic-minded individuals with a tradition of concern for others. Our purpose is to work with the seniors of our community who live at home to assist them with a family member. Description: We provide volunteer (no cost) services to seniors 60 years of age and older who live in their own home, apartment or family member in McHenry County. Volunteers engaged annually: 250 Youngest volunteer: 12

Family Alliance, Inc. Woodstock,  IL  60098 www.familyallianceinc.org Mission: To enable seniors to remain at home by providing best of practice day programming, advocacy and counseling, while supplying respite, education, training, and support their caregivers. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 33 Youngest volunteer: 15

Family Health Partnership Clinic Woodstock,  IL  60098   Mission: The Family Health Partnership Clinic provides quality health care including primary, preventative, and mental health services to the population of Mchenry County. We strive to improve the health status of our communities by providing services to all regardless of economic status. Description: We serve those without medical insurance or public assistance programs. We serve anyone from Mchenry County that cannot afford to visit a doctor's office. We serve the uninsured and the underinsured. Volunteers engaged annually: 60 Youngest volunteer: 8

Family Service and Community Mental Health McHenry,  IL  60050 www.familyserviceonline.org Mission: HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES… TO BE THE LEADING FORCE IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE FOCUSING ON WELLNESS AND HEALTH, ACCEPTING AND ADDRESSING ISSUES OF DIVERSITY OF BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY LEVELS. FAMILY SERVICE AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Description: Family Service is a non-profit, community behavioral healthcare center that provides mental health and substance abuse services to those in need. Family Service has served the McHenry County community since in 1959. The Mission, “Helping People H Volunteers engaged annually: 30 Youngest volunteer: 18

FISH of McHenry McHenry,  IL  60051   Mission: FISH is an international Interdenominational Service Organization to help feed the hungry in McHenry and Johnsburg area. Description: We are an all volunteer agency that strives to meet the supplemental emergency needs of the disadvantaged in our community. Volunteers engaged annually: 25+ Youngest volunteer: flexible

Friends of McHenry County College Foundation Crystal Lake,  IL  60012 www.supportmcc.org Mission: Together with our donors, we build financial support to strengthen and enrich McHenry County College. Description: The Foundation is committed to providing financial support for the needs which emerged from the strategic planning process at McHenry County College (MCC). The funds needed to implement these priorities extend beyond the funding available through the College's operating budget. The four focus areas include: 1) Comprehensive Scholarship Program 2) Endowment for Technology 3) Mini-grants for Faculty and Staff 4) Enhancement of the Arts Volunteers engaged annually: 25 Youngest volunteer: 17

Friends of the Huntley Area Public Library Huntley,  IL  60142 www.huntleylibrary.org/friends Mission: The purpose of this organization is promote, aid, and support the activities and goals of the Huntley Area Public Library. It shall be a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization. Description: We sponsor fundraisers to raise money for the Huntley library building fund to help the library build a bigger and better library for our community. Within the library, we volunteer for a variety of duties including basic shelving and processing duties, varied office duties and other tasks as needed. Volunteers engaged annually: 50 Youngest volunteer: 18

Friendship House of Crystal Lake Crystal Lake,  Illinois  60014   Mission: Our mission is to provide quality childcare for children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. We provide a safe, nurturing environment that promotes acceptance and achievement in each child. Childcare is offered to all children regardless of race, creed or Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 5 Youngest volunteer: 50

Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center McHenry,  IL  60098 www.gardenquarter.tripod.com/index.html Mission: To enhance the quality of life by encouraging education, promoting healthy lifestyles, and developing multicultural relationships. Description: We stress the importance of education by assisting the children with homework and developing a sense of commitment to education by improving school attendance and setting educational and career goals. At the resource center children are encouraged to part Volunteers engaged annually: 20 Youngest volunteer: 15

Girl Scouts - Sybaquay Council Elgin,  IL  60177 www.gs-sybaquay.org Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The three principles of Leadership, Discover,Connect,Take Action Description: The Girl Scout Leadership Development principles represent cycles of activities that engage girls in practicing leadership skills, based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Based on the tree principles of leadership, Girl Scouts in Sybaquay C Volunteers engaged annually: 3,500 Youngest volunteer: 18

Giving Real Opportunities to Women Trout Valley,  IL  60013 http://carypreschool.org/grow Mission: GROW strives to aid at-risk mothers and families on state subsidized programs by providing opportunities to have access to higher education and job training, and affordable child care. Description: GROW seeks to provide the necessary tools and resources that our participants and their families may need as they pursue their goals in the areas of family, career and education. The cornerstone of this program is providing each GROW participant with a mentor who can act as a role model and offer support. Simultaneously, GROW operates Cary Country Preschool in Trout Valley, which offers preschool and childcare to the children of our participants. Volunteers engaged annually: 100 Youngest volunteer: 16

Greater Woodstock Baseball Association Woodstock,  IL  60098 www.gwba.org Mission: The goal of the Greater Woodstock Baseball Association. Is to service the youth of Woodstock, Wonder Lake, Bull Valley, Hebron and Harvard through providing quality and instructional baseball programs. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 25 Youngest volunteer: 14

Green Acres Animal Connection, Inc. Wonder Lake,  IL  60097 greenacrestherapy.org Mission: Green Acres Animal Connection, Inc. is a not for profit organization dedicated to serving challenged individuals of the McHenry County community. While providing educational, life building skills, we hope to teach our participants to have courage in the face of adversity, and to travel the path of integrity without looking back, for there is never a wrong time to do the right thing. Description: Green Acres is an animal assisted activities program for emotional, physical and behavioral challenged individuals. By use of our wonderful animal staff, Green Acres provides educational skills such as math, reading and writing, as well as developing social skills. through adaptive programming. Volunteers engaged annually: 20 Youngest volunteer: 13

Habitat for Humanity McHenry,  IL  60050 www. habitatmchenry.org Mission: We build houses in partnership with God's people in need - President of the board Joseph Creasey w 815*648-2401 x129 Description: Collects supplies, teamwork builds homes for the less fortunate. Volunteers engaged annually: 200+ Youngest volunteer: 16

Harvard Chamber of Commerce and Industry Harvard,  IL  60033 www.harvcc.net Mission: The Harvard Chamber of Commerce & Industry is dedicated to provide support to the growth & development of the business community and to continually improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the Harvard area. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 30 Youngest volunteer: 25

Harvard Main Street Harvard ,  IL  60033 www.harvardmainstreet.com Mission: To apply the National Main Street Center's 4-Point Approach to lead preservation-based economic revitalization in Harvard's downtown district. Description: We use the 4-Point Approach of promotion, design, economic restructuring, and organization to develop events and activities to revitalize Harvard's downtown. Activities include hosting events and other promotional activities, maintaining planters, facade drawings, and new business recruitment. Volunteers engaged annually: 30-40 Youngest volunteer: 10

Hearthstone Manor Nursing Home Woodstock,  IL  60098 wclsil.org Mission: Woodstock Christian Life Services honors Christ by enabling all those we serve to live with dignity, hope and personal fulfillment. Description: Our mission is to care for the ill and infirm who can no longer take care of themselves. Volunteers engaged annually: 75 Youngest volunteer: 16

Helping Hands "A Division of Valley Hi Nursing Home Foundation" Woodstock,  Illinois  60098   Mission: To provide a companion volunteer for each of the residents at Valley Hi and to fund special projects which will enhance the quality of daily life for people living at Valley Hi Nursing Home. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 50 Youngest volunteer: 8

Helping Paws Animal Shelter Woodstock,  IL  60098 helpingpaws.net Mission: To provide temporary shelter for the community's needy dogs and cats until they can be adopted into loving homes. Description: Takes in unwanted dogs and cats, rescues from kill shelter, and provides advice regarding animal welfare. Adopts up to 1,000 dogs and cats annually. Volunteers engaged annually: 50 Youngest volunteer: 16

Hilltop Elementary School McHenry,  IL  60050 http://intranet.d15.org/html/main.html Mission: McHenry Elementary School District 15 is a child-centered community that values connections between people and learning in an environment fostered by mutual respect. Our Mission at Hilltop School is to create a safe, caring environment for student sand staff. We also strive to meet students' individual needs using problem-solving strategies and child-centered activities. Finally, we work to develop independent learners who will be positive contributors to the world around us. Description: Hilltop Elementary School is a KDG-3rd Grade school servicing approximately 550 children. Volunteers engaged annually: 100 Youngest volunteer: 18

Home of the Sparrow Crystal Lake,  IL  60014 www.h-o-s.org Mission: To empower individuals and families to eliminate homelessness, joblessness, and hunger by teaching self-reliance, independence and self-discipline. Description: Provides housing and supportive services to single women, women and children and pregnant women who are homeless in northern Illinois. Volunteers engaged annually:   Youngest volunteer:

Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Barrington,  IL  60010 www.HospiceAnswers.org Mission: We enhance life by providing dignified and compassionate care and guidance to those coping with loss and the end-of-life. Description: We serve terminally ill individuals and their families in a holistic manner that addresses physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. Volunteers engaged annually: 200+ Youngest volunteer: 14

Husmann Elementary School Crystal Lake,  Illinois  60014   Mission: Educational excellence for all students is our passion and commitment. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually:   Youngest volunteer:

Illinois storytelling Inc. McHenry,  Illinois  60051 www.storytelling.org Mission: To nurture storytelling in Illinois and present storytelling events. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 30 Youngest volunteer: 9

Kiwanis Mchenry,  IL  60050 None Mission: To serve the needs of youth in our community. Description: Kiwanis is a service club that raises funds through our Peanut Day event and a steak fry at the VFW in McHenry then distributes the money to youth organizations in the county. We also sponsor Teen Night at Fiesta Days in McHenry, teen clubs in area high schools, and the Soap Box Derby. Volunteers engaged annually: 80 Youngest volunteer: 14

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park Crystal Lake,  IL  60014 www.lakesidelegacy.org Mission: To preserve and protect the Dole Mansion and the Lakeside Legacy property for community use in a natural and historic setting. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 200 Youngest volunteer: 15

Learning Tree Preschool Crystal Lake ,  IL  60014   Mission:   Description: Preschool Volunteers engaged annually:   Youngest volunteer:

Lekotek, Inc crystal Lake,  IL  60014   Mission: The goal of this mission is to open a Lekotek Center in northern McHenry County. To make this as brief as possible , I will explain the Lekotek is a toy lending and learning center for children with special needs. Housing traditional and adaptive toys , Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 4 Youngest volunteer: 16

LITH FEN NATURAL AREA VOLUNTEERS LAKE IN THE HILLS,  IL  60156 www.lithfen.org Mission: To restore and maintain LITH Fen's 260 acre nature preserve over 400 species of native plants and wildflowers (more than 40 of which are classified as uncommon, rare, or endangered), over 60 species of birds, rare insects and geological features left from Description: Remove non-native, invasive plant species, monitor the flora and fauna and educate the public about natural areas. Volunteers engaged annually: 200 Youngest volunteer: 10

Loaves & Fishes Ministry Crystal Lake,  IL  60014 none Mission: The Vision of Loaves & Fishes Ministry Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we offer hope to those who are trapped by hunger. Description: Each month the ministry distributes 10,000 pounds of food delivered by the mobile food pantry of the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Distributions are held at various locations in McHenry County. Volunteers engaged annually: 400 Youngest volunteer: 15

Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program Richmond,  IL  60071 www.mstrp.org Mission: Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Programs mission is to provide individualized equine related therapy to people with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities. Main Stay enriches the lives of our clients in a caring, safe, and challenging environment Description: Equine assisted therapy Volunteers engaged annually: 100's Youngest volunteer: 14

Marengo Public Library District Marengo,  Illinois  60152 www.marengopubliclibrary.org Mission: The mission of the Marengo Public Library District is to provide educational, informational, cultural and recreational resources and services to all ages of people in the Marengo Public Library District. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 2 Youngest volunteer: 12

McHenry Area Youth Commission McHenry ,  IL  60050 www.mayc.net Mission: The Mission of the McHenry Area Youth Commission (M.A.Y.C.) is to "Keep Healthy Kids Healthy" by sponsoring prevention programs for youth that promote responsible choices about drugs, alcohol, violence, and gang involvement provided through a community-based linkage of educational, governmental, and human service agencies within the McHenry and Johnsburg area. Description: recreational and educational based youth activities positive alternatives summer camp - Spring, Thanksgiving, and Winter Break - monthly outings for Middle School Students (PALS) & Youth Advisory Committee Volunteers engaged annually: 30-50 Youngest volunteer: 6th grade

McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center Woodstock,  Il  60098 www.mcac.petfinder.org Mission: We provide animal and public welfare by offering a safe and caring environment for the animals in our care. As an Adoption Center we work to secure safe and lasting homes for the animals in our care. Description: We are an animal adoption agency. We house dogs and cats and actively try to find them new homes and families. We take good care of them and socialize them until we find them a home. Volunteers engaged annually: 50 Youngest volunteer: 18

McHenry County Bar Association Woodstock,  IL  60098   Mission: The mission of the McHenry County Bar Association is to promote the common interest of the members of the bar; to improve through self-education and education of the public, the standing of the legal profession in the community and to better secure equal justice under law to which all citizens are entitled. Description: To offer the members of the McHenry County Bar Association with educational, civic and social opportunities, to provide services to the community and enhance Volunteers engaged annually: 25 Youngest volunteer: 18

McHenry County College Crystal Lake ,  Il  60012 http://www.mchenry.edu/ Mission: The mission of the To Learn Together Literacy Program at McHenry County College is to provide basic literacy instruction to adults through the use of volunteers. Description: The adult volunteer literacy program recruits, trains, and provides support to volunteers who provide individualized and small group instruction to students who need basic reading or English as a second language skills. Volunteers also assist with program activities including recruitment, assessment, and computer training. Volunteers engaged annually: 100 Youngest volunteer: 18

McHenry County Community Foundation Woodstock,  IL  60098 www.MCCFdn.org Mission: The McHenry County Community Foundation is a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) public foundation established in 2001 to accept donor-directed funds and unrestricted endowments to grant seed or expansion money for unmet social, cultural, educational, and charitable needs throughout McHenry County. While providing philanthropic-minded citizens and nonprofit agencies with a central, local administered foundation, the McHenry County Community Foundation also seeks to be a community partner, and at times leader, in addressing local needs. Description: MCCF works to create a permanent endowment that will meet the changing needs and interests of the people of Mchenry County. Volunteers engaged annually: 30 Youngest volunteer: 30

McHenry County Conservation District Woodstock,  IL  60098   Mission: The McHenry County Conservation District exists to preserve, restore and manage natural areas and open spaces for their intrinsic value and for the benefits to present and future generations. Description:   Volunteers engaged annually: 400 Youngest volunteer: 5

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