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Algonquin Township is the largest township in McHenry County with a population of over 87,000 residents, covering 48 square miles. The Township includes the communities of Algonquin, Barrington Hills, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Lake In The Hills, Port Barrington, Lakewood, Oakwood Hills, and Trout Valley. The Algonquin Township provides a high quality of life for its residents by providing road maintenance, general assistance, and property assessment in a fiscally responsible manner.
Additional information can be found on the Algonquin Township Website.

Dundee Township occupies a 6 square mile area in the Northeast corner of Kane County, Illinois. It includes West and East Dundee, Carpentersville, Sleepy Hollow, Gilberts, and portions of Elgin, Barrington Hills, Hoffman Estates, and Algonquin. Providing assistance, resources, and enhancing the life of their community.
Additional information can be found on the Dundee Township Website.

The Elgin Township government is one of the oldest forms of government in Illinois. Townships perform three mandatory functions: administering a general assistance program to qualifying residents, maintaining township road district highways and bridges, and assessing real property. Townships have been given various powers which they may exercise depending upon the needs of their constituents.
Additional information can be found on the Elgin Township Website.

They are committed to providing services to the individuals, families, businesses, and communities of Kane County in a manner that always exceeds their expectations and contributes to good health.
Additional information can be found on the Kane County Health Department Website.

The mission of the McHenry County Department of Health is to prevent disease and promote health and safety. This shall be accomplished by investigating, assessing, and implementing solutions to health and safety needs through collaborative community involvement.
Additional information can be found on the McHenry County Health Department Website.

The mission is to lead and contract for quality behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) and intellectual/developmental disability prevention and treatment services for all people of McHenry County, Illinois. They provide Mental Health Training and resources to service providers as well as the general public.
Additional information can be found on the McHenry County Mental Health Board Website.

Information can be found on the Elgin Mental Health Board Website.

Their mission is to identify, plan for, coordinate, foster the development of, and contract for, quality services that address mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance abuse for the residents of Dundee Township as well as educate residents about the services that are available.
Information can be found on the Dundee Township Mental Health Board Website.

As a not-for-profit organization, we employ a dedicated staff of blind, visually impaired, and sighted professionals who deliver quality transcription services. We also provide access to special events and a full selection of tools designed for independence and accessibility.
Information can be found on the Horizons for the Blind Website.

Our programs have close staff-to-participant ratios to assist people with disabilities in achieving their greatest success. Many of their programs focus on skill development, promote socialization and foster independence.
Information can be found on the NISRA Website.

We offer Early Intervention service coordination through the Child & Family Connection (CFC) program. The Helping Us Grow (HUG) program provides in-home support to pregnant women and young children. The Autism Resource Center (ARC) supports people on the autism spectrum and their families through family education, educational advocacy, and a variety of group opportunities.
Information can be found on the Options and Advocacy Website.

Preparing young people with significant disabilities for success in competitive integrated employment.
Information can be found on the Project SEARCH at Northwestern Medicine Website.

Service, Inc. of Illinois is dedicated to helping people with developmental delays and disabilities find the services and support they need to live a better life.
Information can be found on the Service, Inc of Illinois Website.

Lake County Center for Independent Living (LCCIL) is a non-residential, cross-disability 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities. We advocate for a fully accessible society that is inclusive of everyone. LCCIL believes that the disability community must have the freedom and opportunity to control their own lives.
Information can be found on the Lake County Center for Independent Living Website.

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Information can be found on the Alzheimer’s Association Website.

We are a crisis pregnancy center that provides loving assistance, emotional and financial support for women and girls who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy.
Information can be found on the 1st Way of Life Center Website.

They offer a wide range of services, including assistance with housing issues, debt, bankruptcy, and student loans. Discover how their highly trained counselors can help you better manage your finances.
Information can be found on the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois Website.

Clearbrook offers therapeutic and day services to children and adults, employment training and job placement for adults, programs geared towards those on the autism spectrum, programs for seniors, and a wide range of adult residential programs. Clearbrook’s programs serve individuals of all ages giving them a place to learn, work, live, and realize their full potential.
Information can be found on the Clearbrook West Website.

Keeping Families Covered is a 501c3 organization that provides diapers and other essentials to individuals/families through two distribution channels a network of community partners and direct service. Their mission is to eliminate the barriers that exist to access basic human needs for the most vulnerable residents in the community.
Information can be found on the Keeping Families Covered Website.

Pioneer Center for Human Services has been transforming lives and empowering communities since 1958. As a private, non-profit 501c (3) charitable organization, they help improve the lives of individuals challenged by developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, and homelessness.
Information can be found on the Pioneer Center for Human Services Website.

Prairie State Legal Services’ mission is to ensure equal access to the community by providing legal advice and representation, advocacy, education, and outreach that protect basic human needs and enforce or uphold rights. PSLS envisions a community where all low-income, elderly, and vulnerable people have ready access to legal services to meet their basic needs and where everyone knows, understands, and can exercise their rights and be treated fairly in their pursuit of justice.
Information can be found on the Prairie State Legal Services’ Website.

Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area is dedicated to quality, accessible, client-centered, equitable, and holistic behavioral health services.
Information can be found on the Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Website.

The Veterans Assistance Commission exists to help veterans access the benefits they earned for serving our great nation. Whether you are looking to apply for health care, dental insurance, disability compensation, home loan, GI Bill, or State benefits they are there to help.
Information can be found on the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission Website.

The Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County (VAC) provides services to veterans and their eligible survivors with Veterans Financial Assistance, VA Claims & Advocacy, Veteran & Family Wellness, Transportation to the Lovell FHCC (North Chicago), Caregiver Relief Veterans Assistance (CRVA), and Referrals Assistance.
Information can be found on the Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County Website.

Our drop-in resource center for veterans and their families offers certified veteran peer support to any veteran and family in need of assistance. The peer support group provides access to the food pantry on site, individual and group support for veterans in recovery, information for veterans struggling with claims barriers, and referral to other agency services such as New Horizons transitional living, employment assistance, housing assistance, and counseling.
Information can be found on the Veterans Path to Hope Website.

Assesses needs, delivers programs, and directs ministries for our local community.
Information can be found on the The Salvation Army Elgin Corps Community Center Website.

Assesses needs, delivers programs, and directs ministries for our local community.
Information can be found on the The Salvation Army Crystal Lake Corps Community Center Website.

Centro de Información’s mission is to empower Hispanics with the ability to effectively integrate into the greater community through the facilitation of information, education, citizenship, and well-being.
Information can be found on the Centro De Información Website.

A community-based non-profit organization with the primary mission of promoting employment, education, health, housing, and other opportunities for migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their families to achieve economic self-sufficiency and stability.
Information can be found on the Illinois Migrant Council Website.

Alianza is an ethnic community-based organization providing affordable immigration services to the underrepresented undocumented immigrants in Illinois. Our mission is to advocate, educate, and empower to strengthen the community.
Information can be found on the Alianza Hispanoamericana NFP, Inc. Website.

The Community Crisis Center’s skilled, caring individuals provide 24/7 crisis intervention, resources, and shelter.
Information can be found on the Community Crisis Center Website.

Equality Illinois builds a better Illinois by advancing equal treatment and full acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.
Information can be found on the Equality Illinois Website.

PFLAG ​is dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
Information can be found on the PFLAG Website.

Youth Outlook is the first and longest-running social service agency in Illinois solely dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth. We work in seven counties in northern Illinois, offering drop-in centers for youth, caregiver, and parent support, plus community education and professional development.
Information can be found on the Youth Outlook Website.

MCRide Dial-a- Ride is a great way to get around McHenry County. Whether you need transportation for work, school, shopping, medical appointments or just to visit a friend, MCRide provides an affordable and flexible way to travel.
Information can be found on the McRide Dial-A-Ride Website.

Pace’s family of public transportation services offers affordable, innovative, and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties.
Information can be found on the Pace Suburban Bus Website.

A government agency created by the State of Illinois to coordinate the Chicago region’s transit system, oversee its financing with transparency and accountability, and plan for a future with adequate, accessible, and equitable public transportation for the six counties of Northeastern Illinois.
Information can be found on the Regional Transportation Authority Website.

Through detox, inpatient and outpatient treatment, therapies, and mental health treatment administered by industry-leading specialists, they provide support through an alcohol and drug rehab Northern Illinois and Chicago trust.
Information can be found on the Northern Illinois Recovery Center Website.

Helping families in need.
Information can be found on the Kids in Need McHenry County Website.

Empowers people with physical, developmental, intellectual, and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose.
Information can be found on the Association for Individual Development (AID) Website.

CASA Kane County is a Guardian ad Litem, a nonprofit volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of children in abuse and neglect cases within the Juvenile Court system.
Information can be found on the CASA Kane County Website.

CASA provides a trained volunteer to advocate for the best interest of the child in the courtroom and communicate the child’s needs to the judge.
Information can be found on the CASA of McHenry County Website.

The 4-C mission is to promote children’s well-being by advocating for quality, affordable, accessible child care. They support families and those providing child care by offering information, education, resources, and services.
Information can be found on the 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care Website.

One Hope United (OHU) is a nonprofit providing early childhood education, child and family services, behavioral and mental health resources, and residential programs.
Information can be found on the One Hope United Website.

Our center provides services to McHenry County residents under the age of 18 who are victims of sexual or severe physical abuse.
Information can be found on the Child Advocacy Center of Mchenry County Website.

Provides mental health education, support, and advocacy for individuals, family members, and communities.
Information can be found on the NAMI Website.

Restoration America is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that helps Families and Individuals in our community to realize and attain their housing and financial goals.
Information can be found on the Restoration America, Inc. Website.

The pantry provides D300 children, employees, and their families with access to food and other resources
Information can be found on the D300 Food Pantry Website.

The F.I.S.H. Food Pantry is there to provide a five to ten day supply of food to families in need. However, in some cases, it is necessary to help more often until their situation improves.
Information can be found on the FISH Food Pantry Website.

Their mission is to provide everyone—regardless of age, religion, immigration status, language, or ability—with access to fresh, quality groceries.
Information can be found on the Food For Greater Elgin Website.

The pantry helps collect and distribute food supplies to individuals and families in the Crystal Lake area who are in need.
Information can be found on the Crystal Lake Food Pantry Website.

The pantry provides temporary immediate access to food for families in need living within the boundaries of Algonquin and Lake in the Hills.
Information can be found on the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills Food Pantry Website.

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