Getting g Involved pantry on site, individual and group support for veterans in recovery, information for veterans struggling with claims barriers, and referral to other agency services such as New Horizons transitional living, employment assistance, housing assistance, and counseling.
United Way of Greater McHenry County
4508 Prime Parkway, McHenry 815-363-1377 | www.uwmchenry.org
United Way was founded with the idea that a united fund drive would be more successful than individual drives from various organizations, as well as demanding less time and effort on the part of volunteers. Each year, local volunteers evaluate the needs of our community, thoroughly review each agency and program applying for funding, identify which ones will best address those needs, and decide how available funds will be distributed.
Veterans R&R Operation Wild Horse
605 S Valley Hill Road, Woodstock 847-561-8194 | veteransrandr.org
Opera tion Wild
OWH is a program of Veterans R&R, a 501(c)3 that teaches Veterans & Military families care, horsemanship and riding skills with Wild Mustang Horses.
Horse
Youth and Family Center of McHenry County 3730 W. Elm Street, McHenry 815-322-2357 | yfc-mc.org
Formerly the Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center, the YFC-MC provides an after-school program during the school year and summer. Youth receive academic support, mentoring and life skills education, and opportunities to engage in positive recreational activities and service learning projects. They also provide programs for parents, including computer classes, ESL classes, and translation assistance.
Your Children’s Bookshelf 1310 N. Riverside Dr., McHenry (630) 730-6721 yourchildrensbookshelf.org
Your Children’s Bookshelf is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to providing free children’s books through our donors and Program Partners to families and children; encouraging the love of reading, fostering literacy and education. Gently used and new book donations are accepted.
SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Legion McHenry Post 491 McHenry Moose Lodge #691 P.O. Box 447, McHenry 815-344-8491
3535 N. Richmond Road, McHenry 815-385-6955
Heartland REALTOR Organization
Polish Legion of American Veterans-Liberty Club
405 E. Congress Pkwy, Crystal Lake 815-459-0600 | www.HeartlandRO.com
McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce
1257 N. Green Street, McHenry 815-385-4300 www.mchenrychamber.com
M.C.H.S. Tempo
4724 W. Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry 847-915-2897 | www.mchstempo.org
McHenry Garden Club
McHenry | 815-344-1560 www.mchenrygardenclub.com
McHenry Masonic Lodge #158 AF & AM 1309 N. Court Street, McHenry 815-451-5463 | mchenrymasons.com
1304 Park Street, McHenry (779) 704-2200
VFW Veteran’s Club, Inc.
3002 IL-120, McHenry 815-385-4600 www.vfwmchenry.org
Women In McHenry County (WIM3) P.O. Box 205, Crystal Lake 815-479-8600 www.wim3.com
Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team P.O. Box 518, Wonder Lake 815-790-5846 wonderlakewaterskishowteam.org
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