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Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center. Sauk Valley Food Bank. Safe Passage. Team Jess. Trinity Cares.

The breadth and depth of the services these and dozens of other charitable organizations provide to the Sauk Valley’s most vulnerable is at the same time astonishing, and humbling.

How fortunate we are to have so many devoted, dedicated agencies and individuals willing to work so hard to care for us all.

And how fortunate we are to have so many businesses willing to open their pocketbooks, roll up their sleeves and donate time, materials, and advertising dollars to support those endeavors.

Welcome to our special edition of Sauk Valley’s Charity of Choice, a publication that celebrates local nonprofits service groups, and the businesses that stand behind them.

You may be familiar with some of them. Some may be new to you.

We hope you read about them all, are inspired by their missions, and lend your support to them, and to the businesses that sponsored each writeup of their Charity of Choice.

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Let us give you peace of mind...

So you can enjoy life!

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SAUK VALLEY AREA SINCE 1949!

WORKMAN HEATING & COOLING (815)772-2010 • 15825 Lincoln Rd., Morrison

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Whiteside Area Career Center CEO Program

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Interested students must apply and be accepted to the program.

Support Your Community.

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More information can be found at wacc-ceo.com.

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CEO is a one-year course offered to juniors and seniors from high schools that feed into the Whiteside Area Career Center. Unlike other courses, students meet off campus in local businesses. Throughout the year, they visit approximately 40 businesses and have about the same number of professionals visit class and cover a variety of topics. Students dress business casual and drive each day to the location arranged by their facilitator (teacher). Immersing students in the business world, surrounded by professionals who teach the content, gives them the opportunity to see their community in a totally different light. Students are also responsible to work as a team to create a class business project and turn a profit. That money is used as seed money for each to start their own business and showcase it at a spring trade show. The entire program is financed by the business community and other investors, meaning local high schools do not pay tuition for students to attend CEO. The business community is key in providing not only financial support, but also provide business tours, speakers, mentors, class meeting sites, and more. This amazing program simply wouldn’t exist without their support. Proudly, the WACC CEO program now has two sections, which operate predominantly out of Sterling and Dixon. This helps cut drive time for many students, since the geographic region of WACC is quite large. CEO is a dual credit course through Sauk Valley Community College.

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Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center 1637 Plock Rd.,

Free supportive services to navigate you through your cancer journey

Find Us Here!

Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Centers

Dixon, IL 61021 815-288-4673

https://homeofhopeonline.org Home of Hope CWC

The mission of Home of Hope is to enhance the community through a Monday-Thursday Fridays

8:30am-4:30pm 8:30am-3:00pm

jpadilla@hohrrv.com - Joan Padilla, Executive Director sroots@hohrrv.com - Summer Roots, Client Services Coordinator dbennett@hohrrv.com - Daria Bennett, Administrative Assistant

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commitment to the emotional, educational, and physical needs of those individuals, families and caregivers facing the challenges of cancer.

PROUD TO SUPPORT HOME OF HOPE CANCER WELLNESS

Robert Maltry, Agent 709 N Brinton Ave Dixon, IL 61021 Bus: (815) 288-4206

(815) 652-4806 With a Christ-centered focus, Faith Christian School, working together with the home and church, endeavors to provide students a Safe, nurturing environment, On-going development of potential in Christ, Academic excellence and achievement, and Real-life opportunities to serve God.

A Place Where Students S.O.A.R.

Class of 2020

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Culver’s of Dixon 1317 N Galena, Dion, IL 61021 815-288-9403

Culver’s of RockFalls 1901 Harley Davidson Dr., RockFalls, IL 61071 815-535-9401 SM-ST1813817

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Whiteside County Senior Center Executive Director Tori McDaniel 1207 W. Ninth St. Sterling, IL 61081 (815) 622-9230 Aging & Disabled Resource Center (815) 622-9230, ext. 194

Our Services: Medicare Choices Class Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Medicare Counseling – illinois.gov/aging/ship Benefit Access Program – gives those age 65 or older, or those under 65 and on disability, a discount on their license plate sticker Cellular Phone Hearing Assistance – Amplified & Captioning Telephones Caregiver Assistance Connection with Law Enforcement Whiteside County Senior Center is a Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Council member of Whiteside County Triad. The organization is a partnership between law enforcement, older adults and community groups to promote older adult safety and to reduce the fear of crime that older adults often experience.

Cell Phone, iPod & iPad Recycling The Whiteside County Senior Center collects used cell phones, iPods and iPads to be recycled. Drop off these items at the Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, or the Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

EVENTS: DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ALL EVENTS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. RESOURCES: DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE CALL 815-622-9230 TO REACH OUR OUTREACH STAFF VIA PHONE. The Whiteside County Senior Center ADRC’s staff strives to link older adults and disabled persons to programs to help them maintain their independence in the community and keep them at home. We also strive to advocate and educate the older adult and disabled population.

Our resource specialists assess the problems and capabilities of our clients; provide current information on programs or services available to our clients within their communities; link our clients to the programs or services with the client’s consent; make referrals to other programs; and follow up with the client based on the client’s needs.

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It is with a heavy heart that we close our doors. We know so many members in our community look to us for assistance. However, given the national crisis we feel this is the best way to keep you and our staff safe. We will reopen our doors as soon as possible. Please watch our Facebook page for updates. Stay safe and we hope this difficult time passes quickly!

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Email: LeeCountyhgs@gmail.com Website: LeeCountyhgs.org Facebook: @LeeCountyHistoricalSociety

Our mission is to preserve and disseminate the history of Lee County and Lee County families. This includes the following, • Histories dating back to the founding of Lee County including any history that was written about Lee County townships and the Dixon area.

• Histories of all the major wars of our country. Included in these histories are people that were participants and sometimes first or second person accounts of their participation.

• Indexed Cemetery Records of all the cemeteries in Lee County.

• Plat Books for Lee County dating back to 1872.

• City Directories of Dixon.

• High School Yearbooks for all Lee County Schools.

• Family genealogical histories donated by families of Lee County along with hanging files of many families that have been compiled over the years.

• Hanging files of important events, manufacturing facilities, town histories, and buildings in Lee County.

• Digital photographs of people and places of the past in Lee County.

We also present a monthly program that features something of importance to Lee County Genealogy or History.

Anyone may use our library for research. There is a small fee to use the library and make copies. If you are a member of the society the use of the library is free, and you are able to make copies at a reduced fee.

Jones Funeral Homes Ask Us About Our Guaranteed Prearrangement Contracts DIXON • 204 S. Ottawa Ave. 815-288-2241 Patrick R. Jones

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AMBOY • 303 E. Main St. 815-857-2611 Christopher Jones

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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 being considered for sainthood.

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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Please consider joining us to learn more about how students in your community can earn up to three years of tuition at SVCC; how implementng the Impact Program will promote workforce development and widespread regional benefits; and how you can be on the leading edge of those who are helping to ensure the success of this transformative program.

Please RSVP by September 14.

The 2020 Virtual SVCC Super Summit will include: • A welcome from Dr. David Hellmich and Dr. Lori Cortez • A keynote address from Dr. Martha Kanter, former Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, CEO of College Promise • Breakout sessions to dive deeper into the benefits of the program • Roundtable discussions Please feel free to help spread the word by sharing this invitation with your colleagues. More information about the Impact Program can be found at svcc.edu/impact.

Important Information: Super Sauk Summit September 25, 2020 8:30am - 12:00 pm Held virtually via Zoom Please RSVP by September 14.

Contact us at foundation@svcc.edu or 815-835-6316 with any questions.

Sincerely, Lori Cortez Dean of Institutional Advancement

Your New Home Starts Here!

Dixon • Fulton • Morrison • Rock Falls • Sterling Proud to be locally owned and managed since 1975. www.commstbk.com NMLS# 40435 NMLS# 480435

WE’LL FIND THE RIGHT HOME TO FIT YOUR NEEDS. Conventional, USDA, VA, FHA, Construction, In-House and Home Equity Mortgage Options Available

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We hope you will join us in becoming more engaged and inspired as we continue to develop the SVCC Impact Program This exciting initiative will transform the Sauk Valley region and better position our communities to respond to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. After an amazing response to the program summits held last fall, we are holding a 2020 Virtual SVCC Super Summit.

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Dear Sauk Supporter:

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Rolling Out The Red Carpet For You

Liberty Court Assisted Living & Memory Care Melissa Jones - Community Director

815.285.2000 SM-ST1811149

124 Liberty Court, Dixon, IL

Call Kelly today for a virtual tour.

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mpics Illinois RSpecial egion A provides sports and competition to close to 1800 individua Olympics Illinois Region A provides sports and competition to close to 1800 disabilities in individuals a 12 county radius.

Athletes egion A participate with intellectual disabilities in a 12from countyR radius.

Athletes from Region A in Alpine Sk sketball, Bowling, Equestrian, lag Football, olf, Snowshoeing, Softball, Soccer, participate in Alpine Skiing,FAthletics, Basketball,GBowling, Equestrian, Flag Football, Golf, Snowshoeing, Softball, Soccer,in Swimming, and Volleyball.

Athletes Volleyball. Athletes also participate MATP, Tennis Young Athletes and also Unified Champ participate in MATP, Young Athletes and Unified Champion Schools.

r or donate, please contact Debbie Kelly at dkelly@soill.org

To volunteer or donate, please contact Debbie Kelly at dkelly@soill.org

Dixon Autobody Clinic Oregon Autobody

Quality Repairs • Personal Service

Dixon Autobody Clinic

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1104 E. River Road, Dixon • 815-288-2722 24-Hour Towing 815-288-5111

Oregon Autobody 810 S. 7th, Oregon 815-732-3880

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Services provided: Freshly prepared meals are being delivered lndividually with a smile Frequent monitoring of temperatures our Community is staffed 24 hours to provide support and peace of mind.

Aid in communication with family members through apps. like Facebook, FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, Teams, and other creative means.

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Managed by Garden Managment Solutions Touching Lives by Providing Dignified Lifestyles

Our nursing team, our residents, and our staff make up a community of superheroes!

We are acceptlng move-ins.

There is no better time to call!

How Fundraising IMPACTS YOUR COMMUNITY 1 out of 3 people in the US will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Funds raised through Relay For Life will not only honor survivors and remember loved ones, but also help give cancer patients and their families the resources they need, like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near hospitals, and a live 24/7 helpline for answers and support.

In 2019…..

Funding potentially lifesaving cancer research grants: $417 million Calls/chats from patients and caregivers seeking support: 1.42 million Nights of free lodging provided to patients at Hope Lodge: 500,000+ It’s about a community that takes up the fight.

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For more information visit

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Let’s end Cancer together!

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Relay For Life is the fundraising event of the American Cancer Society which supports research, education, and services of patients of all cancers. All ages are welcome in this non-competitive walk to honor survivors and celebrate progress in fighting cancer annually.

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PLAN NOW to join the Relay For Life of the Sauk Valley

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More PPE

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More online

bereavement sessions

More COVID-19 training

Serenity Hospice is doing More to keep families, staff, volunteers and patients safe.

815Ͳ732Ͳ2499 www.serenityhospiceandhome.org

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Over 50 years in business, we are a full service autobody repair facility. We even offer 24 hour towing and Paintless Dent Repair.

Providing quality repairs for YOU is always OUR priority!

Call us if you get caught in a storm!

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1104 E. River Road, Dixon • 815-288-2722 24-Hour Towing 815-288-5111

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Right now, food banks across the country face drastic reductions in their donations. With limited supplies available, food providers are battling the impact of substantial cuts in traditional donations from grocery stores and restaurants. Additionally, changes in the food pantry operations now require boxes, gas, and additional resources. With the thousands of Americans currently out of work -- many will be forced to tap into these food banks for essentials. That means there is a crucial need for financial support.

Many people in our communities are employed in positions where they are unable to work remotely. They face limited paid time off and cannot afford high costs associated with seeing a doctor or going to the hospital. Hours are being cut and layoffs are growing as businesses close. With school closures impacting thousands of young people across the region, there is a growing need to provide more meals for children.

So, what can we do? In an effort to raise money for food banks desperate for assistance, The Sterling Rail is now accepting grain donations. The money raised from these donations will be immediately reallocated to food banks within the Sauk Valley and Northern Illinois region. Donations of any bushel size will go any extraordinary length in making sure every member of our community can withstand the weight of this crisis. One of the greatest feelings is knowing we can make a difference. We all take pride in our ability as farmers to feed this country and our communities. Right now, they need our help like never before. Please, donate what you can.

Everything little bit matters!

Thank you for your kindness!

All grain donations to the Sterling Rail can be delivered under “Food Bank” Sterling Rail Hours Monday - Friday 7-4 Elevator Hours Monday - Friday 7 - 4

For 80 years Rock River Lumber & Grain has been a part of the economic engine of Whiteside County.

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5502 Lyndon Rd • Prophetstown, IL 61277 | rockriverag.com

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Dear Farmers,

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Donations to organizations

Tools For Schools • United Way • Hospice Sterling • Hospice Oregon Casa • St. Judes • Dixon Family YMCA • Shining Star • KSB Peru Trip Polio Walk • PADS Shelter • Camp Benson • Habitat For Humanity Donation to Dixon Splash Pad $20,000

Scholarships

Community Impact Grant

Rotarians Service Above Self

Dixon Rotary Club awarded $7,000

Two water fountains were installed.

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Petunia Fest Volunteers KSB Prenatal Literacy Program Dictionaries & Thesaurus hand outs to all

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Dixon Grade Schools

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Immigrant Family Resource Program

Domestic Violence Services

• professional translation/interpreting

• emergency shelter

• information and referrals

• individual & group counseling

• assistance applying for public benefits, unemployment

• case management

benefits, and hospital financial aid

• medical & legal advocacy

Career Services

Sexual Assault Services

• resume building, job search, career closet

• counseling to victims and significant others

• basic computer training

• medical & legal advocacy

• education information

• prevention education

24-Hour Hotlines: 815.626.7277 & 815.288.1011 412 First Avenue, Sterling T: 815.625.0333 | F: 815.625.5308 98 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon T: 815.288.1232 | F: 815.288.1141 www.ywsauk.org

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The YWCA of the Sauk Valley is a United Way Agency

STERLING CHEVROLET 815-625-2272

Largest Selection & Lowest Prices!

1824 N. Locust , Sterling • 815-625-2700 • www.sterlingche vy.com

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Christ Lutheran School 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081 • 815-625-3800 Principal: Rev. Russell Helbig

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What makes Christ Lutheran School so special?

Theological Education for grades Preschool – 8th Personal Identity, drawn from Holy Baptism, lived by repentance and faith Personhood taught according to the Order of Creation as revealed in God’s Word Full Day Preschool thru 8th grade offered Before and After School care offered at the most $5 a day per student New Student $500 Discount Kindergarten – 8th Weekly worship led by pastors of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 1 to 1 Chromebooks in grades 3-8 Music, Art & PE offered to all grade levels Programs developed by an experienced staff teach self-esteem, leadership, teamwork, respect & love of God Choir, Math Club, Speech Team, Bowling, Track Visit www.christlutheranschool.com to learn more.

2019-2020 Tuition and Fees Christ Lutheran School does not have a “member” and “non-member” rate.

PRESCHOOL ONLY: $3,600 ($400 month) GRADES K — 8: 1 Student $3,384 ($376 month) PRESCHOOL — 8TH GRADE 2 Students: $6,129 ($681 month) 3+ Students $8,000 ($888.88 month) OTHER FEES: Enrollment Fee (Preschool Only) $125 Enrollment Fee (Per Family) $160 Sport Fee $50 Family Booster Fee $450 New Student Discount New Family Referrals

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(MS) When choosing to donate to or volunteer with a charity, adults know that their choice of charity is an important decision. Many charities rely on volunteers and donations from private citizens to meet their missions, which only illustrates the vital role such men and women play in making the world a better place.

Many people would love to volunteer with or donate to every charity whose missions they support. However, time and budget constraints often prevent well-meaning men and women from supporting more than a handful of charities. Though it’s not easy to choose one worthwhile cause at the expense of another, men and women who want to pitch in can take certain steps to simplify the process of choosing a charity.

• Choose a cause you feel strongly about.

Adults who support organizations whose missions they feel strongly about will likely be more inclined to continue working with or donating to those organizations than those who choose charities based on a whim. Consistent volunteering and donations, whether they’re made on a monthly or annual basis, can help charities build more effective budgets, thereby supporting both their short- and long-term programs and goals.

• Don’t overlook local charities. Overseas charities that help underprivileged people in developing countries are often great choices when choosing a charity. But donors should not hesitate to look into local charities in their

own communities as well. By supporting local charities, donors can help members of their own community. A successful local nonprofit benefits the local economy by creating jobs and also helps the greater community by assisting the underprivileged in the area. In addition, donors may feel a greater sense of satisfaction when seeing how their volunteering efforts or donations are helping to transform their own communities.

Choosing a charity to support is a decision that should be made after careful consideration of a host of factors. In addition, donors may feel a greater sense of satisfaction when seeing how their volunteering efforts or donations are helping to transform their own communities.

Choosing a charity to support is a decision that should be made after careful consideration of a host of factors.

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Tips for choosing a charity

• Do your research. One of the best ways to narrow down your list is to access charity ratings and reviews through organizations such as Charity Navigator and Give.org. Such organizations vet charities based on various criteria, including the effectiveness of their programs and how donation dollars are spent. Donors may feel more comfortable donating to charities that have well-established reputations for making every donation dollar go as far as possible, while volunteers may feel more connected to a cause if they can experience firsthand just how big a difference their efforts are making.

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Dixon PADS Homeless Shelter Dixon PADS Homeless Shelter Night Without A Home Fundraiser

Night Without A Home Fundraiser

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Dixon PADS Homeless Shelter Night Without A Home Fundraiser

How can you help?

How can you help?

MONETARY DONATIONS please mail to: Dixon PADS Shelter P.O. Box 593 MONETARYDixon DONATIONS IL 61021 please mail to:

How can you help?

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