Coronavirus In IL: Giving Tuesday Now In McHenry County

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — Local businesses and organizations throughout McHenry County are participating in Giving Tuesday Now on May 5 due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the global initiative's website, #GivingTuesdayNow is a new worldwide day of giving and unity happening Tuesday, May 5, in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec. 1, 2020 Giving Tuesday "as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19."

Is your McHenry County organization or business taking part in #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5? If so, email all details to rebecca.bream@patch.com. Participants include:

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The Dole - Lakeside Legacy Foundation

Located at 401 Country Club Road in Crystal Lake, this 155-year-old arts venue has closed its doors and canceled all events indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Your donation will help us recover lost revenue and keep this historic landmark open for the community to enjoy," the organization said in an email to Patch. Your donation will be doubled "thanks to resident artist Marc Bulandr and his wife Jennifer. Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar the first $500 in donations!"

The organization added that this will go a long way in helping them recover lost revenue due to the cancellation of all events and programs indefinitely, and get them through this trying time.

"You can send your gift today and pledge to do the same in, June, July, and August or make a single gift that stretches across the entire summer," the organization said.

To donate, visit thedole.org/20-for-2020-community-giving-campaign/.

Senior Care Volunteer Network

42 East Street, Suite C, in Crystal Lake, this long-standing non-profit organization serves McHenry County seniors.

Donation and support options include sponsorships, mask donations, and monetary donations. According to the organizations, $50 provides 10 seniors a ride to the grocery store or food pantry, $100 provides 20 seniors a ride to their doctor appointment, $250 provides 25 seniors a visit from a dedicated volunteer and new friend, $500 provides 1 senior a ride to and from dialysis for an entire year.

>> Support Senior Care Volunteer Network

Abiding Spirit Center

Located at 829 Virginia Road, Suite D, in Crystal Lake, Abiding Spirit Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing resources that focus on empowering the individual, improving health and strengthening relationships through the use of natural, traditional and creative avenues which utilize mind, body, spirit connections.

>> Support Abiding Spirit Center

Habitat for Humanity McHenry County

Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County (HFHMC) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization, striving to change the systems that lead to poverty housing and build communities where everyone can afford to live, the organization's website states.

"In addition, the need for decent, affordable housing is far greater than any single organization can meet, which is why HFHMC works with partners throughout the community including businesses, non-profits, government entities, civic organizations, and the faith community. We enthusiastically share Habitat for Humanity International’s ultimate goal of putting shelter on the hearts and minds of people in such a powerful way that poverty housing and homelessness become socially, politically, and religiously unacceptable in our region, nation, and world," the organization added. >> Donation page

NISRA (Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association): NISRA provides year-round recreation activities for people with disabilities in communities across McHenry County and parts of Cook, Lake and Kane counties. Address: 285 Memorial Drive, Crystal Lake. >> Donate to NISRA

Albums of Hope: This organization centers on creating meaningful albums for those who need a bit of hope. Members told Patch they are taking part in Giving Tuesday Now, but not by fundraising.

"We have scheduled a Zoom call with our supporters to thank them for the donations they have recently made during our Heart of Hope month in April, which was previously scheduled as a day but extended to a month when the pandemic hit and our outreach grew," Albums of Hope President, Laura Townsend, told Patch.

>> If you'd like to learn more or would still like to donate.

Patch will continue updating this list as new participant information is submitted.

More information: #GivingTuesdayNow

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