McKinley Foundation

McKinley Foundation We provide opportunities for students to volunteer in meeting the needs of our communities as well as participate in social justice through the arts.

McKinley Foundation is committed to engaging and empowering students, the Church, and the wider community to reflect and act on social issues of justice, diversity, and sustainability; guided by interfaith dialogue and lived out through community service. McKinley Foundation has a dual focus of lifting up social justice needs on campus and throughout Champaign County as well as providing safe spac

e for students from all backgrounds to grow into awareness of and leadership in social justice endeavors. McKinley Foundation owns Presby Hall, a certified housing residence for UIUC students.

We are excited to announce The Sweet Nothings will be providing live music at our Social Justice Celebration & Fundraise...
05/29/2026

We are excited to announce The Sweet Nothings will be providing live music at our Social Justice Celebration & Fundraiser on Saturday, June 6🎶 The Sweet Nothings is a traditional jazz group from Bloomington, IL. They are influenced by the music of the early swing period, such as Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Ella Fitzgerald, and Django Reinhardt. They bring fresh, new energy to the genre, and have become a recent favorite of the swing dance groups in central Illinois.

Don't miss out on this amazing event! A $50 ticket gets you a front row seat to A-list entertainment, plus drinks and food... all while supporting a great cause. Register today!

Register here -> https://ow.ly/1WrY50Z4uzE

Looking for something to pass the time this summer? Help our community by volunteering through the Champaign Park Distri...
05/27/2026

Looking for something to pass the time this summer? Help our community by volunteering through the Champaign Park District! From cultural arts to music, sports coaching, or helping with animals, there's so much to choose from. Click on this link for more info! -> https://champaignparks.org/volunteer/

We’re still collecting egg cartons and clean plastic grocery bags for the McKinley Food Pantry at Garden Hills!Donations...
05/21/2026

We’re still collecting egg cartons and clean plastic grocery bags for the McKinley Food Pantry at Garden Hills!

Donations can be dropped off in the container located in the church narthex or brought with you while volunteering on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month between 1–5:30 p.m.

Thank you for helping support our community!

Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026! 🎓✨Today we celebrate your hard work, growth, resilience, and the incred...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Today we celebrate your hard work, growth, resilience, and the incredible journey that brought you here. As you step into this next chapter, we hope you carry with you the friendships, memories, and lessons that have shaped you along the way.

“No matter where you are on your journey, that's exactly where you need to be. The next road is always ahead.” — Oprah Winfrey

We can’t wait to see where that next road leads you. Congratulations, graduates — we’re cheering you on every step of the way!

We’re excited to welcome The Sweet Nothings to our Social Justice Celebration & Fundraiser on Saturday, June 6! 🎶This Bl...
05/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome The Sweet Nothings to our Social Justice Celebration & Fundraiser on Saturday, June 6! 🎶

This Bloomington-based traditional jazz group brings fresh energy to the sounds of early swing, inspired by legends like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, and Django Reinhardt.

Your $50 ticket includes live music, drinks, food, and an unforgettable night — all while supporting a great cause.

Don’t miss it — register today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-justice-celebration-fundraiser-registration-1988587546884

Join us for *For the Love of the Game* — a special recital celebrating friendship, storytelling, and a shared love of mu...
05/12/2026

Join us for *For the Love of the Game* — a special recital celebrating friendship, storytelling, and a shared love of music before these students go their separate ways. 🎶❤️

Featuring everything from art song and musical theatre to country and pop, this “beautifully chaotic” performance promises an afternoon full of heart, laughter, and unforgettable stories.

đź“Ť McKinley Sanctuary
đź—“ Sunday, May 16
⏰ 2 p.m.

This event is free to attend, with donations encouraged for McKinley’s Student Recital Fund, helping students perform without the barrier of rental fees.

As the school year winds down, we will lose some of our regular student volunteers at the pantry and others to vacations...
05/11/2026

As the school year winds down, we will lose some of our regular student volunteers at the pantry and others to vacations. So, if you have some extra time on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, please consider helping out at Garden Hills School between 1-3 p.m. to pack boxes and between 3:45-6 p.m. to distribute food and cleanup. There are jobs for all ages and abilities. For more details, contact Jane Cain at [email protected] or 217-649-1082.

The pantry always needs donations of egg cartons and clean plastic grocery bags.

Today and every day, we celebrate you. The moms and motherly figures we have in our lives. Thank you for your care, stre...
05/11/2026

Today and every day, we celebrate you. The moms and motherly figures we have in our lives. Thank you for your care, strength, and love.

It's finals season. You got this!
05/04/2026

It's finals season. You got this!

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410 E Daniel Street
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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(217) 344-0297

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