The American Cancer Society is here to offer free support for our friends and loved ones all across our state. In Illinois, 78,000 residents will be diagnosed with cancer – 23,000 will die. Together, we can live longer, happier lives by promoting healthier lifestyles and early cancer detection.
You can help reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active and not smoking. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain cancers early.
Services:
Transportation – Road To Recovery gives cancer patients free rides to treatment
Advocacy – We’re activists leading the fight for a world without cancer
ACS CARES™ – Personalized cancer support program
Events & Programs:
♦ Relay For Life
♦ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
♦ Galas and Golf
♦ Walk & Roll Chicago
♦ DetermiNation
♦ ResearcHERS: Women Fighting Cancer
Our National Cancer Information Specialists are available to help you with any patient services, resource requests, or cancer information questions twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, at 1-800-227-2345 or live chat at cancer.org.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Sauk Valley Betty Clementz - Event Lead tbclementz@gmail.com 815-535-4443
It is remarkable the good that just one volunteer can do for a person, a family, or even a whole community.
The rewards of volunteering can be immense for both the volunteer and for those on the receiving end. Your donation of time, talents and hard work given with a kind-hearted attitude can produce amazing results. This volunteer support enables us to utilize our funding in Whiteside County to provide services that are designed to meet the needs of the less fortunate in our community. This support is invaluable.
The Salvation Army offers volunteer opportunities for individuals as well as opportunities for group projects. Independent volunteering is a great way to meet new people while helping others, and group projects serve as wonderful team-building activities for established groups or clubs. Those who want to help but who are not able to participate as a volunteer can still help in other ways. For example, if you are not able to participate as a volunteer, why not consider collecting items to donate to one of our many programs? A little help makes a big difference!
In 2024, The Salvation Army provided Utility Assistance for 465 individuals. 45 people received housing assistance. 1,114 individuals received personal good and supplies. 4,954 individuals were served through our food pantry. 322 children received Christmas assistance. All of this is due to the ongoing support of volunteers and donors to The Salvation Army.
To learn more about our volunteer opportunities and programs, please call us at (815) 625-1622. Thank you for your support!
ADOPTIONS
Finding good homes for the unwanted animals of Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties is of major concern to us. Adopters must be interviewed by a staff member during the adoption process. We have instituted several policies for the welfare of the animals and owners. (Receipt of application for adoption does not guarantee adoption. Granny Rose reserves the right to place animals to the homes we see best suited.)
Adoption Fees: Dogs $350.00 • Puppies $400 • Cats and Kittens $150.00 Prices include: basic vaccinations, worming, microchip, de-flea, spay/neuter, free vet check, heart worm testing and heart worm preventative.
DONATIONS
Always in need of includes:
Bleach, cleaners (glass, multipurpose), stamps, non-clumping clay cat litter, garbage bags, tough dog toys, and as always, monetary gifts are much appreciated.
BOARDING
• Single Dog per Night – $20.00
• Single Dog with In-house food or medication management is an additional $5.00 per day
• Two Small Dogs per Night – $30.00
• Two Small Dogs with In-house food or medication management is an additional $5.00 per day.
Granny Rose Animal Shelter fosters hope and a home for pets in need. Working tirelessly to promote compassion and loving care, we connect every dog and cat with their forever family. Our mission is to transform lives through education and adoption, aiming for a future where every pet is loved and shelters are a distant memory.”
VOLUNTEERS
Even an hour a week can make a lot of difference in a dog’s or cat’s life. They thrive on and live for human attention. Please, if you can donate any time at all, call Shannon at 815-288-7387 or email and see what you can do to make a difference in a homeless pet’s life! Volunteers have to be 18 years old to volunteer without a parent. The look in their eyes or lick of your face will keep you coming back!
HELP ON COMMITTEES
There are many projects that we organize on a yearly basis: raffles, Steps for Strays, BBQ Cook Outs, Fur Ball, and more. We need your help and creative ideas to make our events successful and especially to raise funds for our animals. One person can make a difference! Leave your name and number with the shelter.
HOME CARE
There are more homeless cats and dogs than what we have room for. If you find a stray or abandoned animal, please place it on our waiting list and continue to care for it until we have room. Do the right thing, don’t neglect or ignore when you can help!
WANT TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
Call and set up a time to come and visit the animals at Granny Rose Animal Shelter. Choose an area you are most interested: cats, dogs, walks, pet, brush, hold, play with, etc.
• Volunteers under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Vision: WHOA believes in serving the needs of others. This need is expressed through the connection of horse-facilitated experiences in the company of individuals with disabilities. Equine interactions assist in the growth, learning, & healing of individuals wellbeing, which enhances the family & community units.
Mission: White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center provides equine assisted experiences to enhance the quality of life & cultivate personal growth through therapeutic, educational, recreational, & social development for persons with disabilities ages four through adult. Interactions between horses and students have the ability to improve physical capabilities and skills, as well as social interaction, emotional stability, spiritual well-being, along with mental focus and processes.
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What WHOA is about: White Oaks is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, established in 1995 for the purpose of providing recreational, educational, therapeutic, and social opportunities for persons with disabilities. WHOA programs improve physical capabilities and functional skills as well as furnish students the opportunity of added leisure time, physical activity and social interaction. Therapeutic riding is made possible through the assistance of dedicated, trained volunteers who help with horses and riders, stable maintenance, special events and fundraising. White Oaks provides, but is not limited to, programs for people, ages four through adult, who are physically and mentally disabled. Basic instruction is given in grooming, tacking, horsemanship, and riding skills. Classes include mounted exercise, reinforcement of learning objectives, games, trail riding and a great deal of fun for all involved! Classes begin in April and run through the end of October. Both day and evening hours are available. All classes are taught by Certified Instructors.
Interested in volunteering?
Please contact us at rideatwhoa@yahoo.com for more information.
Mailing address: WHOA P.O. Box 224 Morrison, IL 61270
We are located at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds 201 W. Winfield Street Morrison, IL 61270 815-535-6208
For more information, please call or check out our website rideatwoah.org
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EMPOWERING HEALTH CARE THROUGH philanthropy
Learn more about the OSF HealthCare Foundation Scan QR Code with your phone’s camera
To explore how you can make an impact, please contact Foundation Gift Officer Abby Weber. Phone: (815) 285-5653
Email: abby.e.weber@ osfhealthcare.org
The OSF HealthCare Foundation and its donors play a pivotal role in advancing the Mission of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis by supporting critical initiatives throughout the OSF HealthCare Ministry. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the Women’s Imaging Center at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center by providing comfort above and beyond regular services for patients.
CASA-15 Judicial Circuit recruits, screens, trains and supports community volunteers who are appointed to a case by a Judge as the Guardian ad Litem to speak for the best interests of an abused and/or neglected child(ren) in the 15th Judicial Circuit juvenile court system. CASA volunteers gather information and prepare a factual, non-biased court report that states findings and recommendations to be submitted to the Judge. As the eyes and ears for the Court, CASA volunteers monitor parent progress and the child(ren)’s need to make sure they are safe and that their psychological, physical, educational and other needs are met.
CASA Mission
To provide a volunteer advocate who will speak for the best interests of every abused and/or neglected child involved in the juvenile court system in Lee, Carroll, Ogle, Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties.
CASA Vision
All children in Lee, Carroll, Ogle, Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties will grow and thrive in a safe, permanent, and loving home.
CASA Values
As an organization we believe: All children have the right to a safe, secure environment. It is in a child’s best interests to live in a safe, permanent home. Every child deserves a consistent, caring adult connection. All individuals shall be treated with respect. In maintaining the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality. In serving as leaders for positive change through advocacy and collaboration.
OUR MISSION
Kitzman’s Farm Sanctuary provides a safe and loving home where animals can live out their lives with dignity and care. We aim to educate the community about sustainable farm life through hands-on experiences in bee keeping, flower farming, and animal welfare.
VOLUNTEERING
We’re always grateful for helping hands! Whether it’s mucking stalls, feeding animals, repairing fences, or simply spending time with our residents, volunteers play a vital role in keeping Kitzman’s Farm Sanctuary running smoothly.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
•Daily animal care (feeding, cleaning, grooming)
•Building and grounds maintenance
•Event support
•Social media and fundraising help
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO)
CEO is a program offered through the Whiteside Area Career Center and has two sections, East and West. In our 13th year, we welcome a new facilitator to the East Class, Grace Johnson, with the West Class guided by LeAndra Hartman. The 31 juniors and seniors come from 11 different high schools in the area. CEO students will spend their time in a variety of locations, visiting upwards of forty businesses, while learning from hundreds of class visitors. They will work with mentors, create a class business, write a business plan and bring their individual micro business to fruition at a spring trade show, tentatively slated for April 29 and 30. Follow WACC CEO Class on facebook to see all the activities the students do throughout the year.
This year’s students in the WACC Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities East and West classes were asked to finish the following open-ended question:
So far in CEO Class, I have learned…
…learning how my personality can affect me in a workplace. -Addie Janssen, Milledgeville High School
...the benefit of pushing myself out of my comfort zone. -Quinn Flanagan, Dixon High School
…networking can open up your connections to help you in the future. -Jozlynn Castro, Milledgeville HS
...the importance of a first impression. -Jayvian Herwig, Dixon High School
...being able to step out of your comfort-zone and meet new people. -Byron Grobe, Polo Community HS
...the importance of first impressions. -Ava Schluter, Milledgeville High School
...the importance of teamwork and cooperation. -Jake Zepezauer, Dixon High School
...to lean on and trust the others around me. -Daniela Lovett, Dixon High School
...entrepreneurship isn’t about having it all figured out - it’s about being willing to figure it out. -Reese Dambman, Dixon High School
...the importance of making a good first impression. -Micki Worrell, Dixon High School
...it is important to form new connections. -Dawson Deets, Milledgeville High School
...to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. -Owen Belzer, Dixon High School
...what you put into it is what you will get out of it. -Kiley Gaither, Dixon High School
...don’t have a good day, make it a good day. -Daniel Ramirez, Dixon High School
...you don’t have to change your personality to exceed, rather you should expand upon your weaknesses to be an even stronger leader. -Madolynn Kirby, Dixon High School
In just 11 days of CEO, one thing I have learned is…
... everyone is trying to learn just like you, so don’t be afraid to ask questions or be unsure
Paige LaShelle, Morrison High School
…every day will be different. When you mess up there is always the next day. Rebecca Boesen, Newman Central Catholic High School
… in order to have a successful business, you have to take risks. They are the foundation of great and powerful businesses in today’s world.
Wyatt Carroll, Eastland High School
… being open to meeting new people is valuable and those connections can grow into meaningful relationships.
Samara Bielenberg, Fulton High School
… you’re going to be uncomfortable. That’s how you know you’re learning and growing as a person.
Jenna Grater, Morrison High School
… you will make mistakes along the journey, but the best way to get through them is to learn and grow from them.
Trail Stonitsch, Rock Falls Township HS
…that stepping out of my comfort zone opens the door to new opportunities, whether that’s speaking with community leaders or touring businesses.
Brady Berlin, Sterling High School
… in order to grow and learn you have to be able to try new things. You have to take risks because if you don’t you’ll never know what could have been, it’s better to try because then you at least give yourself a chance to succeed but if you don’t try you automatically fail.
Olivia Castillo, Sterling High School
… how powerful networking really is. Just one conversation can change everything.
Haleigh Dale, Newman Central Catholic High School
…valuable lessons about leadership and stepping up, taking initiative and working with others in order to reach common goals. I’ve also grown in friendship building strong connections with my group through teamwork and shared experiences. Tynlee Williams, Sterling High School
… you never know what you’re gonna do down the line, so value every connection you make. You never know when you’re gonna meet someone who can help you later in life.
Charles Nawrocki, Sterling HS
…to be successful, you often need to do what others aren’t. Once you identify what your community is lacking, you have the opportunity to fill that hole, and in doing so, create a path to success.
Emmaline Burger, Newman Central Catholic HS
… you should never go to new places thinking you’re better than everyone else, everyone is good at something, you will need to build connections and have an open mind to succeed. Jonathan Podolski, Sterling High School.
… People have many great ideas, always go into a place with an open mind and take in everything they give you.
Brecken Hayden, Eastland High School
… being surrounded by people who are pushing you to be your best, is only forcing you to grow into a better version of yourself. Lilly Swatos, Prophetstown High School
Happy Tails is a limited-intake, no-kill facility that shelters and cares for stray and abandoned dogs and cats until they are adopted into loving, permanent homes. We promote pet adoption and humane education. Happy Tails is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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Our Mission
Happy Tails’ mission is to help sick, injured, abandoned and unwanted animals within the limits of our available resources; to seek suitable homes for animals without owners and to reunite lost animals with their owners; and to educate the community in the humane treatment of animals and prevent cruelty that may be inflicted upon them.
(815) 626-2994
happytailsanimalshelter.org
For information regarding adoptions. Go to www.happytailshumaesociety.org
Shelter Hours: 7 Days a week 8 am-Noon. Adoptions by appointment.
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Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward this vision by building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live.
Our mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Our vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Our principles
Dixon Habitat for Humanity believes in demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ. Focusing on shelter, advocating for affordable housing. Promoting dignity and hope. Supporting sustainable and transformative development.
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Charity is at the heart of our work and our faith — and it always has been. For the Knights of Columbus, charity means supporting a virtually boundless variety of projects.
HISTORY & HERITAGE:
Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Today, Father McGivney is now known as Blessed Father Michael McGivney.
DONATIONS:
One hundred percent of your donation goes directly to support the Knights of Columbus charitable cause of your choice. All fees and expenses associated with Knights of Columbus Charities, such as operating and administration costs, are covered by the Knights of Columbus. Whatever cause you contribute to — providing a child the gift of warmth, advocating for a culture of life, giving persecuted religious minorities food and medical care or helping rebuild after natural disasters — every penny you donate goes directly to your chosen charity.
Together, we will make a difference. This is our path and our faith leads the way.
PROGRAMS:
Special Olympics
Leave No Neighbor Behind Fund (people affected by COVID-19)
The Virgil C. and Ann L. Scholarship fund
Christian Refugee fund
Disaster Relief
Coats for Kids
Culture of Life
Warriors to Lourdes
Annual Appeal
Vocations fund
Father McGivney Military Chaplain Scholarship
“Knights come from every stage of life, in countless corners of the world. Join us as we celebrate real role models in a world that needs men who lead, serve, protect and defend.”
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Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
VFW Programs and Projects: •Youth Scholarship Programs • Education Outreach
• Youth Activities • Community Volunteerism
Priority Issues
• Budget: Fully fund programs for veterans, service members and their families.
• Health Care: Provide service members and veterans timely access to highquality health care without increasing cost shares.
• Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs: Ensure veterans and their dependents have timely access to earned benefits.
• Education, Employment and Transition Assistance: Provide veterans the opportunity to succeed after leaving military service.
• Military Quality of Life: Maintain a quality, comprehensive benefits and retirement package that is the backbone for an allvolunteer force.
• National Security, Foreign Affairs and POW/MIA: Fully support service members and their mission to fight the war on terrorism and protect our nation’s citizens and interests around the world.
Morrison Daycare Center
Our Purpose
Established in 1972 with the intent to provide care for children whose parents or guardians are away from home during the work day, Morrison Community Daycare Center offers activities geared to the age level and developmental needs of the children in our care.
The purpose of Morrison Community Daycare Center is to provide high quality, supervised care for children with programs and activities designed to promote healthy development. Areas of focus include self-expression, preschool academics, large and fine motor development, and the introduction of social skills.
As a not-for-profit facility, we rely on the generosity of the community to keep our doors open. We also receive assistance from United Way, Kiwanis, WaTanYe, Morrison Area Community Foundation, and through federal grants as they become available. Every dollar counts, and we appreciate your support!
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Pink Heals is a non profit providing communities with a program that supports people on a personal level in partnership with the Public Safety and local businesses. Sharing love & hope & hugs through home visits to those battling cancer. A home visit includes a visit by a pink emergency vehicle and volunteers dressed in pink firefighting gear who give hugs, and show support to these individuals and their family members.
Pink Heals Sauk Valley Headquarters 403 W. 2nd Street-Rock Falls (779) 245-7844
The Rock Falls Police Department takes great pride in serving our community of approximately 9,000 residents. We are committed to providing the highest quality of police service in a professional and courteous manner.
We are committed to keeping our city safe by responding to the needs of the community and engaging in proactive enforcement, intervention and prevention strategies. This includes staying involved and working closely with our schools, businesses and community groups.
The Rock Falls Police Department frequently speaks to local businesses, banks, schools, and any other agency that request our service. This enhances our efforts to educate the community on what it is we do and forge a stronger trust and bond with the citizens of Rock Falls.
The Rock Falls Non-emergency number is (815) 622-1140
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Dixon, IL is a service club dedicated to the Kiwanis International motto to “Serve the Children of the World.” The Dixon club was started in 1968.
Fundraising Activities
Kiwanis programs and projects are made possible by the fundraising activities of our members. Each fundraiser is typically chaired by one member with the assistance of a committee of members. All Kiwanis members are asked to participate in these activities. Our major fundraising actiivities include:
• Poinsettia Sale
• Pancake Day
• Peach Sale
• Kiwanis Peanut Day
Service Projects
The heart of Kiwanis is our service programs. We are dedicated to changing the world one child at a time. We aim to bring about positive change in our community of Dixon IL.
• Free Books/First Grade Reading
• Fourth Grade Hard-Worker Awards
• Honors Banquet, Dixon High School
• Kiwanis Scholarships
• Child Fair
• Road/Park Cleanup
• Bell Ringing for The Salvation Army
• Building Projects
Service Leadership Programs
Kiwanis sponsors several leadership programs in our schools and through Kreider Services. We hope to help our young people develop the leadership skills to live a life of service and example.
• K-Kids (Madison Elementary School)
• Builders Club (Reagan Middle School)
• Key Club (Dixon High School)
• Aktion Club (Adults with disabilties)
• Key Club (Faith Christian School)
AMBOY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Amboy Education Foundation (AEF) is a Not-forProfit entity designed to supplement the education of the students of Amboy by funding items the school district is unable to support. Each of the last ten years the AEF has donated over $30,000 annually to the schools to support such activities as advanced reading and math program, library books and supplies, computers, projectors, musical instruments and equipment, science equipment, etc. It is our desire to promote a well rounded educational experience for the students of Amboy by supporting these many areas of interest and need.
Watch for our fundraisers throughout the year!
The Amboy Education Foundation enjoyed another successful year of fundraising. We have also been grateful recipients of contributions from the United Way of Lee County, generous alumni and memorials on behalf of individuals that held the students of Amboy and their schools near and dear to their hearts. As a result, we were able to allocate $27,000 to the Amboy School District for the 2025-26 school year. This level of support to the schools is only possible through the generosity of our sponsors and all that participate in our events.
New members are always welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Mark Becker at (815) 973-5732. Visit our website at sites.google.com/a/amboy.net/amboy-education-foundation/ or find us on facebook to learn more about what we do.
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The Al Morrison Memorial Baseball League is a non-profit, volunteer ran organization that averages 450 to 600 players, ages 4-14 from all over the Sauk Valley, during the summer and fall seasons. We average 35 to 40 teams throughout our 5 leagues, all with volunteer coaches and assistants.
The Al Morrison Baseball Complex is located in Page Park along the Rock River on the northwest side of Dixon. We lease the property from Dixon Park District and the organization is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the complex.
We are governed by volunteer board members. Fundraisers ran by the organization throughout the year help with maintenance and upkeep costs, as well as purchasing new equipment and baseballs for the children of the Sauk Valley area.
If you are interested in donating, volunteering for the board, umpiring, helping with field maintenance or just want to learn more about the league, you can find us on Facebook, email us at almorrisonbaseball@gmail.com.
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Mission Statement
The Foundation’s mission is to promote excellence by funding creative and innovative projects for the staff and students of Sterling’s schools. Foundation monies will allow the Sterling School system to initiate, continue or expand educational projects otherwise left without adequate money to proceed because of budgetary constraints or compelling priorities. The Foundation is dedicated to the identification and funding of programs and projects that will raise the level of academic achievement of all Sterling public school students. Our goal is to help provide the very best education for students as they prepare for challenges of life.
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Building Opportunities to Transform Communities
The Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC), Community Action Agency, was organized and incorporated in 1965 by a group of interested citizens from Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties for the purposes of investigating the frequency, location, character, and cause of poverty; and coordinating efforts to prevent, alleviate and eliminate poverty through the cooperation of public agencies, private organizations, businesses, industries, and interested individuals.
The ability to implement unique and diverse solutions has afforded the Agency opportunities to grow, adjust and keep current in addressing the existing needs across communities. Today, TCOC serves the nine Illinois counties of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside.
Through a wide scope of programming, services are available for utility assistance, rental assistance, housing, home weatherization, homeless prevention, early childhood education, food inadequacies, and a variety of other services. All services are focused on improving the community by providing resources for people to lead better lives and achieve their full potential. TCOC programs are listed below. For additional and more detailed information, please visit the Agency website at www.tcochelps.org.
Community Services Block Grant: This grant provides funding to Community Action Agencies, like Tri-County Opportunities Council, to reduce poverty, revitalize income-eligible communities, and empower income-eligible families to become self-sufficient.
Foster Grandparent Program: Provides an opportunity for volunteers age 55 and older to stay active by giving between 5 and 40 hours a week to provide emotional and educational support to children in the classroom.
Early Head Start/Head Start Program: Provides comprehensive child and family development services for pregnant women and families with children ages birth to 5. The program’s main goals are to work in partnership with parents to promote children’s self-esteem, self-confidence, and school readiness.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program: Provides assistance to help households pay for the rising cost of winter energy services.
Weatherization Program: Provides home weatherization services to make homes safe and energy efficient, reducing the amount of fuel it takes to heat the home comfortably.
405 Emmons Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 800-323-5434 • tcoc@tcochelps.org
Serving the northwest Illinois counties of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark & Whiteside
Fulton FFA is a student led organization that has over 30 members. FFA not only teaches members more about agriculture, but also teaches us leadership skills.
In FFA, we have been given many opportunities to grow our knowledge about agriculture and help out around our communities.
Some of these events include:
• Hosting Donkey Basketball at Fulton High School
• Partnering with Fulton CrossView for gift baskets
• Ag in the classroom with elementary and middle schoolers to teach them about agriculture and FFA
• Help set up/take down seating at Dutch Days
• Helped sell food for the Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association at the Whiteside County Fair
In the future, we are going to be selling hot chocolate and apple cider at Fall Fest and will also be going on Ag Industry tours.
For more information, email: cmeurs@riverbendschools.net
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Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center is a 503c1 not for profit organization founded in 2002 with the purpose to provide a child friendly and safe environment for children to be interviewed and share their story regarding allegations of abuse to the child. Shining Star CAC utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach and works with Law Enforcement, Department of Child and Family Services, Prosecution, Medical Providers, Advocates, and Mental Health professionals on investigations involving allegations of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, and witnesses to violent crimes to children and disabled adults.
Shining Star CAC serves children and families in Ogle and Lee counties. Shining Star CAC has an office in Dixon and a counseling office in Oregon. We currently employ 4 full time staff. The mission of Shining Star CAC is to transform victims of child abuse into survivors. This mission is upheld by providing services to children ages 3 to 18 years and disabled adults. Services provided by Shining Star CAC are child forensic interviews, mental health services, specialized medical exams, advocacy, community education, and professional development for multidisciplinary team members. All services proved to clients are at no cost to the clients. Services are funded by state and local grants, fundraisers, and generous donations from the community.
The vision of Shining Star CAC is to reduce the trauma of child abuse through identification, offender accountability, advocacy, counseling, and education on the path to eliminating child abuse. Shining Star CAC embraces the core values of teamwork, confidentiality, compassion, dignity, empowerment, and hope.
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Dixon PADS Homeless Shelter
Since 1990 Dixon PADS strives to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of men, women and children who have found themselves homeless in our community. Your donation helps improve the lives of people in our community. From our heart to yours, THANK YOU!
Dixon PADS Queen of Hearts Drawing Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Join us at: K’s Korners
13030 Galt Rd., Sterling, IL 61081
K’s Korners holds a Queen of Hearts drawing every Tuesday and the proceeds are donated to Dixon PADS Homeless Shelter. PADS has received $275,000 since K’s Korners started their drawings 8 years ago.
BAKE SALE
On Friday October 3 & 4, Dixon PADS will host their 7th annual bake sale from 9am-4pm each day. The bake sale will be held in the 301 North parking lot @ 301 N Galena Ave • Dixon.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
MONETARY DONATIONS please mail to: Dixon PADS Shelter, P.O. Box 586, Dixon IL 61021
MATERIAL DONATIONS always in need: Pillows, Vitamins, razors, cat food, Paper products, Warm coats/sweatshirts (Men’s/Kid’s/Women’s), cleaning supplies, Clorox wipes, Aspirin, Ibuprofin, any pain reliever, Winter boots, Women’s socks (no kids, we have plenty), Women’s underwear, Baby wipes
Donation drop off Saturday 9 – 11am Dixon PADS Shelter, PO Box 586, Dixon IL 61021
