Community Connections For Youth

05/15/2026

Ride/Walk/Run to Leave a Light On 2026! Mark the date - Friday Eve June 19th, 7pm to 10 pm on the beautiful Woodstock Square. Free Ice Cream Social. Riding, Walking, Running, Chilling. Live music. 8 opportunities to support your brothers and sisters, right here in your own backyard:)
Click here to get your light strings:

handmade, crafts, gallery, gifts

10/21/2025

Five awesome The Break Teen Center youth come to Material Things Artisan Market to get creative. Today they made fused glass pendants:)Always my joy when our paths cross!

03/06/2025

CCY has donated over 300 of our youth "Art Kits" so far this year! Two types: 2yrs to 8yrs and 8yrs+. Do you know a local group/organization that serves young people? Art is a creative/safe way to be "busy". Let us know at [email protected]

Providing Arts Related Experiences to McHenry County Youth to Offset Excess Free Time.

08/17/2024

06/13/2024

Ride/Walk to Leave a Light On '24! Remember IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LIGHTS! We'd love for you to Ride...or Walk. But you can simply chill - Ice Cream Social, Live music, color in our R/W banner and root on the Riders/Walkers:) No matter what event activity you choose, your light purchases help an awesome local not-for-profit help those in need in our/your own backyard:) Get your lights here: https://materialthingsartisanmarket.myncrsilver.com/commerce/categories/de23280c-110d-4746-b1ba-c634722ea2a8 or pick up at Material Things Artisan Market or at the event! THANKS!
Seeuattheride")

06/13/2024

When you buy White lights https://materialthingsartisanmarket.myncrsilver.com/commerce/product/8d1e76a6-81d9-4b40-a6c2-057882a456f4 You support the kind work of the Illinois Migrant Council. IMC offers our county's seasonal working families with employment, education, health, housing and other opportunities.

Be a local helping locals - Seeuattheride:)

06/12/2024

Soooooooo grateful to all the Woodstock businesses that have kindly chosen to support Ride/Walk to Leave a Light On '24! https://www.facebook.com/events/944278913706840?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D They know that their support of the event, supports 8 McHenry County not-for-profits helping our fellow community members in need.
Click on the link, then click on "tickets" to choose your lights!

Seeuattheride:) Ride or walk or just chill. This Friday Eve:)

06/10/2024

Live4Lali Goes "where people are, with love" as they "guide individuals, families and communities through the process of recovery". Battling addiction throughout McHenry County and beyond. Grab some purple lights to support their awesome work: https://materialthingsartisanmarket.myncrsilver.com/commerce/categories/de23280c-110d-4746-b1ba-c634722ea2a8

This Friday Eve - Seeuattheride:)

06/09/2024

We are super excited that Cycling Without Age will be at Ride/Walk to Leave a Light On '24!!! They will be giving rides around the square AND 4 lucky attendees (2 "seniors" per "Trishaw") will be riding the entire route with the other bike riders. Let us know if you are interested (contact Ken West at 815-354-3483). This is perfect for those not riding their own bike or walking. Choose your lights to support 1 or more of our awesome local not-for-profits: https://materialthingsartisanmarket.myncrsilver.com/commerce/categories/de23280c-110d-4746-b1ba-c634722ea2a8 We'll decorate the trishaw with your lights!

06/08/2024

Shop Dog (Customer Relations Manager!) Ela is ready for https://www.facebook.com/events/944278913706840?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
She chose to support Live4Lali Stairway to Prosperity Woodstock Pride & Compasion4Campers!
Choose YOUR lights here: https://materialthingsartisanmarket.myncrsilver.com/commerce/categories/de23280c-110d-4746-b1ba-c634722ea2a8

Seeuattheride:)