On the Frontline of a McHenry County’s Battle with Homelessness: Rob Mutert
Data gathered during McHenry County's annual Point-in-Time Count of the homeless population was released Tuesday. The count was held on a chilly evening in February by volunteers from the McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homeless (CoC), a coalition of about 40 agencies that aid people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Here is what they found:
Read full storyMcHenry County Awards $2.7M in ARPA Funding to Five Nonprofit Agencies
In the third round of funding, McHenry County Board approved resolutions Tuesday to allocate more than $2.7 million of the American Rescue Plan Act grant monies to five nonprofit agencies. The funding will assist senior citizens, create affordable housing and provide food to those in need in efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of the COVID-19 crisis.
Read full storyMcHenry County’s Annual Homeless Count: “It’s a Collaborative Effort”
McHenry County will count its homeless population from late afternoon Friday into the evening. The Point-in-Time Count, a HUD requirement to receive federal funding, will be conducted by volunteers from the McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness. The CoC is a consortium of about 40 local nonprofits that provide housing and other services to individuals and families as they move from homelessness to stable housing.
Read full story5 unique, fun ways to help local organizations meet their missions
You have probably heard it before: Volunteerism not only helps the community but volunteering also helps you. As a volunteer, you can meet new people, learn new skills and advance your career. Volunteerism provides a sense of purpose. It can boost your self-esteem and lift your spirits.
Read full storyLocal Child Advocacy Group Awarded American Rescue Plan Act Grant Funds
Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County (CACMC), a nonprofit group, recently was awarded funding from Advance McHenry County, a government program administering American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Read full storyLocal Children’s Group Foresees Greater Need in 2022 Under New Illinois Law. Can You Help?
CASA of McHenry County, a volunteer group that advocates for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system, will hold its inaugural town hall meeting Tuesday as it anticipates a daunting increase in the number of children to be served.
Read full storyAspiring Conservationists Sought
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC) currently seeks applications for a summer internship program that will give aspiring conservationists a hand-up to a career in the field.
Read full story11 Ways to Help Locally This Holiday Season
Clients work in a field at Aarrk Gardens in Hebron, IL.Image courtesy of Aarrk Gardens. Just a little can greatly help a McHenry County nonprofit this holiday season. To that end, Not-for-Profit Resources (NFPR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping other nonprofits grow stronger, has compiled a list of 11 specific and easy-to-do ways to help locally this holiday season.
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