Together we stand McHenry County

08/16/2026

🎉TODAY IS PLANET PALOOZA🎉

Come on out to Woodstock Square 11am-4pm to visit all the amazing nonprofit tables, hear live music & eat some delious food from El Taco Feliz 🌮 & Your Sister's Tomato. 🍕

08/12/2026

🇨🇴 TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP

Families in Colombia are recovering from a devastating earthquake, and we can make a difference right here in McHenry County. Our community partner IMC is collecting donations to bring hope and relief to those who need it most.

They're collecting:
🥫 Non-perishable food (rice, beans, pasta, oil, canned goods)
🧴 Hygiene & cleaning items (soap, toothpaste, diapers, sanitary pads)
👶 Baby items (formula, baby food, diapers)
🩹 First aid & emergency supplies (kits, flashlights, batteries, blankets)
🐾 Pet food & supplies

⚠️ Please note: they are not accepting clothing donations.

📍 Drop off Monday - Friday 9am-5pm at IMC, 333 Commerce Dr Suite 800, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
*Others days/times call to set up
📞 815-995-0300

Thank you for your kindness & generosity! ❤️

08/07/2026

COME CELEBRATE OUR LOCAL NONPROFITS! 🎉
Sunday, August 16th | Woodstock Square
11am to 4pm (nonprofit booths open 11am to 3pm)

McHenry County is home to incredible nonprofits doing essential work for our community. Stop by to meet them, learn what they do, connect with the services and resources they offer, and grab some free giveaways along the way!

Stick around for live entertainment and delicious food trucks
From 1 to 4pm, featuring:

El Taco Feliz
Your Sister's Tomato

Bring the whole family, grab a blanket or lawn chairs, and spend a great day out in Woodstock Square!

08/04/2026

⛳ ALL PAWS GOLF OUTING 🐾
Saturday, August 29th at Pinecrest Golf Club in Huntley, IL. Proceeds to benefit local nonprofit animal rescue A Heart for Animals.

📅 12:30 PM Registration
⛳ 1:30 PM Shotgun Start
🍝 6:00 PM Italian Dinner Buffet

🏌‍♂️ $135 Individual
🏌‍♀️🏌‍♂️🏌‍♀️🏌‍♂️ $540 Foursome
Includes greens fee, golf cart, snack pack, swag bag & dinner!

🎁 Great prizes for golfers
🧺 Raffle baskets to bid on
👑 Amazing Silent auctions
❤️ Non-golfers are welcome!
Join us for dinner & raffles

Every swing helps give a foster animal a second chance. 🐶🐱

Don't be left in the rough, spots are filling up fast!
👉 Scan the QR code below or visit https://birdease.com/35471 to grab your tickets TODAY!

07/21/2026

🩸 We have a major blood shortage in the area, please donate!
One donation takes about an hour of your time but can save up to three lives right here in our community. That's a neighbor getting a second chance, a parent making it home, a friend beating the odds, all because someone like you showed up.

Bring a friend, bring your family, bring your coworker. The more of us who roll up our sleeves together, the more lives we save.

📅 Saturday, July 25th (this saturday)
👉 Sign up now - Spots are limited, claim yours today! 😘

https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11638551

07/09/2026

🩸 We still have open slots, and every single one matters!

One donation takes about an hour of your time but can save up to three lives right here in our community. That's a neighbor getting a second chance, a parent making it home, a friend beating the odds, all because someone like you showed up.
Bring a friend, bring your family, bring your coworker. The more of us who roll up our sleeves together, the more lives we save.

📅 Saturday, July 25th

👉 Sign up now - Spots are limited, claim yours today! 😘https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11638551

06/24/2026

🚨 We all deserve to feel cared for. ❤️
If you're able, please consider donating much-needed items for our unhoused neighbors. Small donations like socks, toiletries, blankets, can make a meaningful difference.
Together, we can help our community one act of kindness at a time.

We welcome a variety of new and gently used donations! Below are several different types of donations we accept with links to suggested versions (however, please feel free to find your own).

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day McHenry County! 🌎🌱🦋🐝

🌿🌍 Happy Earth Day, McHenry County! 🌍🌿
Today we celebrate this incredible planet, and we are so lucky to call McHenry County somewhere that takes that celebration seriously every single day of the year.

Let's take a moment to appreciate what we have right in our own backyard:
🏞️ McHenry County Conservation District protects and manages over 25,800 acres of open space across 35 public sites. Woodlands, prairies, wetlands, ponds, creeks, and rivers, all preserved for us and future generations.
🥾 106 miles of hiking trails
🚴 45 miles of biking trails
🐴 40 miles of equestrian trails
🎣 25 fishing areas
🛶 6 canoe launches
⛺ 6 campgrounds
🌾 17 dedicated Illinois State Nature Preserves
And beautiful Nippersink Creek is home to 40 state endangered and threatened plant and animal species. 🦅🌱
Beyond the MCCD, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has permanently protected over 3,500 acres through conservation areas and private easements.

We are RICH in nature here in McHenry County. 💚
So this Earth Day, get outside, breathe it in, and be grateful for every acre that has been preserved and protected for all of us.

Personally, I can't wait to kick off the season at The Hollows! 🙌☀️

Tag a friend you want to explore the trails with this spring! 👇

03/30/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? ❤️
Right now, local nonprofits across McHenry County and Northern Illinois are in need of volunteers, and you could be exactly who they’re hoping to find!

KindrTogether.org brings together multiple organizations in one place, making it easy to discover current volunteer opportunities that truly need support. These aren’t just any openings, these are roles that nonprofits are actively trying to fill right now.

Whether you have a few hours a week or just want to lend a hand when you can, there’s a place for you to make a real impact.

✨ Find your opportunity.
✨ Support your community.
✨ Be part of something bigger.

👉 Visit KindrTogether.org today and see where you’re needed most.

📢 Are you a local nonprofit organization with current hard-to-fill volunteer opportunities?
Please click “Join as a Nonprofit” so we can connect and get you added if your organization is a good fit.