Join our network of people who want to be invested in empowering nonprofits and improving our communities. No committees, no fundraising, no event planning, no silent auction. We will meet quarterly on the third Wednesday in February, May, August and November.

Each member’s annual commitment is $400.00 with payments of $100.00 per meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

Wednesday, May 14

Wednesday, August 20

Wednesday, November 19

 Join us for pizza and fellowship at 6:30pm!
Location: Buddyz Pizza

1138 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
www.buddyzwindycitypizza.com

Presenting Charities:

  • Faith Acres – Faith Acres Foundation helps YOU help others in need through prayer, relationships, health and finances. We offer aid to people through our network of Sharing Center Pantries located in McHenry and Lake County. 

  • Senior Services – Senior Services Associates, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life for individuals age 60 and older, the disabled, and their caregivers by providing access to the social services they need.

  • Horizons for the Blind – 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.

2025

We meet on Third Wednesdays once per quarter:

February 14, May 14, August 20 & November 19

Registration & Fellowship: 6:30-7:00pm
Charity Presentations & Voting: 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Buddyz Pizza – 1138 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050-5703

Any member can nominate a charity in McHenry County that serves the under-resourced and is a designated 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

For more information, contact:

Jill Payne 847-693-8911 or Sarah VanDerLip (847) 226-6370

Grants Awarded

2025

February –Kindred Life

2024

November – Elderwerks
August – Holiday Home Camp
May – Shining Abilities
March – CASA of McHenry County

2023
2020

February – Nationwide Chaplain Services
June – Luke 3:11 Share Center
November – Our Little Story

2019

February – Home of the Sparrow
May – Refuge for Women
August – Lutheran Church Charities, Northbrook, IL
November – Habitat for Humanity, McHenry County

2018

November – TLS Veterans

Nominated Nonprofits

Below are the nonprofits that have been nominated for consideration by the McHenry County chapter.
To nominate a new charity, visit our Nonprofit Nomination form.

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Make Your Quarterly Contribution

If you are unable to attend, the group still depend on your donation commitment to the selected charity. Please be sure to make your contribution by sending a check with another member to the meeting, or mailing a check immediately after the meeting. You can also make a payment to the selected charity through our Community Purse Giving Fund at the National Christian Foundation by clicking the button below.

*Please note: We request that a $3.00 handling fee be added for online credit card donations ($103).
For account transfer donations, there is no fee.