give a little bit of your heart
As we gear up for "Give DeKalb County " on May 4th, the future shines bright. This annual event brings together residents in support of over 120 non-profit organizations through their generous donations. The bonus pool provided by the event amplifies the impact of each donation, empowering individuals to make a collective difference in our community.
This event started in 2014 and has raised over 6.8 million dollars, with increases year over year! Last year marked the event’s best year to date, raising over 1.5 million dollars for over 140 organizations. The bonus pool for 2022 was $186,000, from 54 community partners. Both the donors and the organizations that participate should be lauded for the amazing support they offer the entire community.
The impact of each individual non-profit cannot be overstated, as they serve and uplift those in need across DeKalb County. Donations received on "Give DeKalb County " serve these organizations, enabling them to make a tangible difference in the lives of those they serve.
The collective efforts of these non-profit organizations serve to unify our communities towards a common cause. Each donation has the power to ignite hope and bring positive change, making a genuine difference in the lives of our fellow residents. For those who choose to donate, the impact is twofold, enriching not only the lives of those who receive aid but also providing a profound sense of joy and purpose.
As we look towards the future, the importance of "Give DeKalb County " cannot be overstated. It is a day to come together to support our community, lift each other up, and create a brighter future for all through collective generosity. Lets embrace this opportunity to make a positive impact and bring hope to those who need it most.
If you want to learn more about any of the individual organizations . Below is a list and link to the non-profits involved with Give Dekalb County:
1 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care https://www.four-c.org/
2 Act of Grace https://www.actofgraceinc.com/
3 Adventure Works www.adventureworksdekalb.org
4 Arcomusical https://www.arcomusical.com/
5 Association for Individual Development https://www.aidcares.org/
6 Barb City Manor https://barbcitymanor.org/
7 Barb Food Mart https://www.barbfoodmart.com/
8 Beta Eta Epsilon Sorority, Inc.
9 Bethlehem Lutheran - Feed My Sheep https://bethlehemdekalb.org/food-pantry/
10 Building Leaders Advocating for Change https://www.blacincunited.org/
11 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) DeKalb County, Inc. CASA DeKalb County, Inc. – Court Appointed Special Advocates
12 Celebration Chorale https://firstumc.net/ministries/music/celebration-chorale/
13 Children Community Theatre (CCT)
14 Children's Home & Aid https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/cha-locations/central-region/sycamore-office/
15 Children's Learning Center https://www.clcdaycare.org/
16 Consumer Advocacy Council of DeKalb County
17 Cor Cantiamo https://www.corcantiamo.org/
18 Cru https://www.cru.org/communities/campus/us/niu/
19 DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association https://www.daaha.org/
20 DeKalb Area Alano Club https://dekalbalanoclub.com/
21 DeKalb Area Women's Center (DAWC) https://www.dekalbawc.org/
22 DeKalb County 4-H Foundation https://extension.illinois.edu/bdo/4-h-dekalb-county/
23 DeKalb County Community Gardens https://www.dekalbgardens.org/
24 DeKalb County Crime Stoppers, NFP https://www.guidestar.org/profile/47-5635076/
25 DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) https://dcedc.org/
26 DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture https://plantalegacy.org/
27 DeKalb County History Center https://www.dekalbcountyhistory.org/
28 DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) https://dcnp.org/
29 DeKalb County Pheasants Forever https://www.facebook.com/DeKalbChapterPheasantsForever/
30 DeKalb Education Foundation https://dekalbeducationfoundation.org/
31 DeKalb Festival Chorus http://www.dekalbfestivalchorus.org/
32 DeKalb Music Boosters https://dekalbmusicboosters.com/
33 DeKalb Mutual Aid, Inc. http://dekalbmutualaidinc.org/
34 DeKalb STEM, NFP
35 Dimensions Youth Ballet https://www.dimensionsdanceacademy.com/aboutdyb/
36 Elder Care Services of DeKalb County https://www.ecsdekalb.org/
37 Ellwood House Museum http://www.ellwoodhouse.org/
38 Equine Dreams, Inc. https://www.equinedreams.org/
39 Family Service Agency https://fsadekalbcounty.org/
40 Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy Project - FLAP - Proyecto de Ayuda Para Trabajadores del Campo y Jardineros https://www.flapillinois.org/
41 Federated Preschool http://www.sycfedpreschool.com/
42 Fox Valley Community Services https://www.fvoas.org/
43 Friends of DeKalb County Treatment Courts https://friendsoftreatmentcourts.org
44 Friends of DeKalb Regional Office of Education http://www.dkroeedteam.com/friends-of-dekalb-roe.html/
45 Friends of JAMS https://jamskenya.org/
46 Friends Of Shabbona Lake State Park https://friendsofshabbonalake.com/
47 Friends of the DeKalb Public Library https://dkpl.org/friends-of-the-library/
48 Friends of the Sycamore Library https://www.sycamorelibrary.org/friends-of-the-sycamore-library/
49 Genoa Preschool https://www.genoaparkdistrict.com/preschool/
50 Genoa Township Park Foundation https://www.genoaparkdistrict.com/get-involved/
51 Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois https://www.gotrnwil.org/
52 Glidden Homestead and Historical Center https://www.gliddenhomestead.org/
53 Goodfellows of DeKalb/Sycamore https://goodfellowscharity.org/
54 Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County http://www.hfhdcillinois.org/home.aspx/
55 Hinckley Area Food Pantry 56 Hinckley Festival Association, NFP http://www.hinckleyareafoodpantry.org/
57 Hinckley Historical Society https://hinckleyhistoricalsociety.org/
58 Hope Haven of DeKalb County, Inc. https://www.hopehavendekalb.com/
59 Indian Creek Education Foundation https://www.indiancreekschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=319280&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=602049/
60 Indian Valley Theatre https://www.indianvalleytheatre.com/
61 Just Make It Happen, Inc. http://justmakeithappen-dekalb.com/
62 Kirkland Historical Society https://kirklandhistoricalsociety.com/
63 Kirkland Rec League https://www.kirklandrecleague.com/
64 Kishwaukee College Foundation https://kish.edu/about/foundation/index.php/
65 Kishwaukee Concert Band http://www.kishconcertband.org/
66 Kishwaukee Family YMCA https://kishymca.org/
67 Kishwaukee Special Recreation Foundation https://kishsra.org/
68 Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra https://kishorchestra.org/
69 Kishwaukee Tennis Association https://www.facebook.com/kishwaukeetennis/
70 Kishwaukee United Way https://kishwaukeeunitedway.com/
71 Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society https://www.genoa-il.com/heritage-museum/
72 KVAL, NFP (Kishwaukee Valley Art League) https://www.kval-nfp.org/
73 Lee-Rollo-Shabbona Community Chest https://slrmuseum.com/
74 Little Lambs Preschool of Immanuel Lutheran Church https://littlelambsdekalb.org/
75 Love In the Name of Christ DeKalb/Sycamore https://loveincdeksyc.org/
76 NAMI Kane-South, DeKalb, and Kendall Counties https://www.nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI/Affiliate/Program-Details-(1)?state=IL&local=0011Q000022GAAhQAO/
77 Neighbors' House https://www.neighborshouse.org/
78 Network of Nations https://www.networkofnations.org/
79 North Grove School Association (NGSA) https://northgroveschool.org/
80 Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation https://northernillinoishospice.org/
81 Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center https://www.nm.org/locations/behavioral-health-services-ben-gordon-dekalb/
82 Oaken Acres Wildlife Center https://www.oakenacres.org/
83 Open Door Rehabilitation Center https://odrc.org/day-program/
84 Open Hands Preschool
85 Opportunity DeKalb https://www.opportunitydekalb.org/
86 Opportunity House https://www.ohinc.org/
87 Passion Over Profit Foundation https://passionoverprofit.org/
88 Pay-It-Forward House, NFP https://payitforwardhouse.org/
89 Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, Inc. https://egyptiantheatre.org/
90 Pushing Together, NFP https://pushingtogethernfp.com/
91 Rachel E. Petersen Memorial Scholarship Fund
92 RAMP (Regional Access Mobilization Project, Inc.) https://rampcil.org/
93 Safe Passage https://safepassagedv.org/
94 Saint Mary Catholic School, DeKalb - Peggy Hoyt Guardian Angel Tuition Assistance Fund https://www.stmaryschooldekalb.org/
95 Saint Mary School, Sycamore - Guardian Angel Fund https://stmarysycamore.org/school
96 Sandwich Opera House - Association to Restore City Hall, Inc. https://www.sandwichoperahouse.org/page/home-page
97 Sandwich Park Foundation https://sandwichparkdistrict.org/
98 Shabbona Fireworks, NFP https://www.shabbonafireworks.com/
99 Shabbona Pathway http://www.shabbonapathway.com/
100 Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum https://slrmuseum.com
101 Somonauk Education Foundation https://www.facebook.com/somonaukeducationfoundation/
102 Spartan Food Pantry http://spartanfoodpantry.org/
103 St. Vincent de Paul - St. Mary/Christ The Teacher Conference https://www.svdpdekalb.org104 Stage Coach Players https://stagecoachplayers.com/
105 Summer Lunch at the Park https://www.givedekalbcounty.org/organizations/summer-lunch-and-more/
106 Sycamore Education Foundation https://sycamoresef.org/
107 Sycamore Lions Charities https://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/
108 Sycamore Music Boosters https://www.sycamoremusicboosters.com/
109 Sycamore Parks Foundation https://sycparks.org/spf-homepage/
110 Sycamore Sports Boosters https://www.sycoboosters.com/
111 Tails Humane Society https://www.tailshumanesociety.org/
112 Tanzania Development Support https://www.tdsnfp.org/
113 TechLit Africa https://techlitafrica.org/
114 The Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter & Adoption Center https://www.thebarnonbaseline.org/
115 The Growing Place https://www.thegrowingplace.com/
116 The Salvation Army DeKalb Corps Community Center https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/dekalb/
117 Trinity Lutheran Preschool https://www.tlsroselle.com/admissions/preschool.com/
118 United Leukodystrophy Foundation https://ulf.org/
119 UUFD Welcome Essentials Pantry https://www.uufdekalb.org/node/490
120 Voluntary Action Center https://vacdk.com/
121 Walcamp Outdoor Ministries https://walcamp.org/
122 Waterman Community Chest
123 Waterman Lions Club Charities, Inc. http://www.watermanlions.com/
124 We Care Pregnancy Clinic https://wecarepregnancyclinic.org/
125 Westminster Presbyterian Church - Mobile Food Pantry
126 Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) https://dekalbccf.org/connect/youth-engaged-in-philanthropy/about-yep/
127 Youth Outlook https://youth-outlook.org/
128 Youth Pride Organizationhttps://www.ypapride.org/