The Community Foundation for McHenry County

🌟 Exciting news! The Community Foundation for McHenry County has awarded grants to several local initiatives aimed at enhancing community well-being: - St. Vincent De Paul of St. Mary's: $7,000 to support essential services for families in need. - Woodstock Fine Arts Association: $7,000 to promote creativity through engaging art programs. - Melissa O'Leary Memorial Splash Pad: $7,000 for a safe, fun space for families. - Harvard Community Food Pantry: $3,000 to combat food insecurity. - Woodstock Area Community Ministry: $7,000 for emergency financial assistance. "We're thrilled to invest in projects that improve lives and foster community connections," says Amy Hernon, Executive Director. Learn more about our initiatives at www.thecfmc.org. 💙 #CommunityFoundation #CommunityImpact #McHenryCounty

🍂 Hello, Fall! 🍂 Sending a big thank you to the Green Gate Garden Club for our beautiful planters! #WelcomeFall #GratitudeSeason

😀Meet The Community Foundation Team!😀 We are pleased to reintroduce you to our team members at The Community Foundation – Amy Hernon, Pam Mathison, and Bev Thomas, as well as introduce the newest additions – Jessica Rizza, Carrie Holtz, and Jake Schlicht. Visit our staff page to read bios on The Community Foundation team. We look forward to serving our community!🤩 https://lnkd.in/g2nvy3Ce

At The Community Foundation for McHenry County, we are always excited to partner with donors through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)—a dynamic way to maximize your charitable impact! A Donor-Advised Fund allows you to: 🔵 Make a Charitable Contribution: Enjoy an immediate tax benefit. 🔵 Grow Your Impact: Invest your fund's assets to potentially increase your giving power. 🔵 Direct Grants Over Time: Choose which causes to support and when. Our dedicated team helps connect you with charitable organizations throughout McHenry County, ensuring your generosity has a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in McHenry County, contact us today at 815-338-4483.

✨The Community Foundation for McHenry County is proud to announce the establishment of a new Agency Fund by The Aarrk Gardens, located in Hebron, IL. The Aarrk Gardens is a unique program dedicated to assisting homeless individuals who have previously struggled with addiction. Participants work at The Aarrk Gardens for an hourly wage, developing skills in gardening, agriculture, groundskeeping, mechanical work, and more. Some participants also reside on the property for a small fee. The Aarrk Gardens is a former Mission Grant recipient. ✨ “Our helpers have a desire to recover and a strong work ethic,” explained Janet Dolan, Founder and Executive Director of The Aarrk Gardens. “They learn that anybody can be family.” Agency Funds are a unique way for The Community Foundation for McHenry County to partner with nonprofits. An Agency Fund is established by a nonprofit to support its own operations and programs. Agency Funds provide a nonprofit organization with a sustainable and professionally managed source of income, ensuring the continuation of its mission. The Community Foundation is honored to partner with The Aarrk Gardens to support their mission of helping the homeless re-enter society through agriculture. 😀

🌟 We look forward to partnering with the City of Crystal Lake! Exciting things to come. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gGfmidJV

🎉 2024 Transformational Grant Recipient - McHenry County Landlord Engagement Program 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that The Community Foundation for McHenry County has awarded a $75,000 Transformational Grant to the McHenry County Landlord Engagement Program! This program will increase affordable housing access for low and moderate-income households through landlord education, incentives, and resources. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Home of the Sparrow, Inc., McHenry County Department of Planning and Development (McHenry County), Veterans Path to Hope, and Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois. Join us in congratulating this outstanding team! We look forward to seeing the positive impact this program will have on McHenry County residents! 📸 Pictured below: Representatives from The Community Foundation for McHenry County, Home of the Sparrow, and McHenry County Government.

🎉 2024 Transformational Grant Recipient - Economic Benefit of Integrating Employment Interventions 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that The Community Foundation for McHenry County has awarded a $75,000 Transformational Grant to the Economic Benefit of Integrating Employment Interventions program! This program will empower individuals involved in the criminal justice system to become job market-ready, financially independent, and sustain their recovery through competitive job market preparation. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the 22nd Judicial Circuit - Office of Special Projects (McHenry County), McHenry County College, and McHenry County Workforce Network. Join us in congratulating this outstanding team! We eagerly anticipate the positive impact this program will have on McHenry County! 📸 Pictured below: Representatives from The Community Foundation for McHenry County, 22nd Judicial Circuit - Office of Special Projects, McHenry County College, and McHenry County Workforce Network. 📸