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Community Organizations by SubjectSubjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Animal Services

Anderson Animal Shelter Joy Walsh847-697-2880 ext. 51

Volunteer Coordinator

South Elgin, IL 60177

A premier private facility dedicated to the compassionate and humane treatment of homeless companion animals through direct care, education, and community outreach programs; dedicated to the welfare of companion animals and their human caregivers.

www.andersonanimalshelter.org jwalsh@andersonanimalshelter.org847-697-8229

1000 S. LaFox Street

Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets

Ruth Church630-879-8500

Batavia, IL 60510

Animal hotline for strays, animal foster care, and animal rescue.

www.helpinganimals.org

1427 Orion Road

Art

Art in Your Eye Becky Hoag630-482-9157

Festival Coordinator

Batavia, IL 60510

Art festival that includes a Fine Art Show, School of Art, and other art-related activities.

www.artinyoureye.com becky@artinyoureye.com630-482-9159

100 N. Island Avenue

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Batavia Artists' Guild Gail Fitzsimmons630-208-1017

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Fosters, creates, and encourages appreciation of the fine arts and encourages artists in the expression of their ideas. Artists interested in joining the Guild must submit 3 photos of their work to be juried for membership.

www.bataviarenaissanceproject.org/guild.htm

djngsf@sbcglobal.net

Batavia Renaissance Project Becky Hoag630-482-9157

Coordinator

Batavia, IL 60510

Promotes cultural arts activities in Batavia; Sponsors bimonthly Friday Night Arts Walks; Maintains artists registry on web site.

www.bataviarenaissanceproject.org info@bataviarenaissanceproject.org630-482-9159

c/o 1281 Danforth Dr.

Fox Valley Arts Council Retta Hentschel630-851-8962

President

Geneva, IL 60134

Takes a leadership role in the support and encouragement of the arts in the Fox Valley area.

www.fvaconline.org info@fvaconline.org

P.O. Box 122

Business Associations

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Batavia Chamber of Commerce Roger Breisch630-879-7134

Executive Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Promotes business, resources, and quality of life in the community.

www.bataviachamber.org info@bataviachamber.org630-879-7215

106 W. Wilson Street

Batavia MainStreet Britta McKenna630-761-3528

Executive Director

Batavia, IL 60510

A not-for-profit, community-based organization devoted to enhancing downtown Batavia's identity as the heart of the community through dedicated volunteer efforts.

www.downtownbatavia.com britta@downtownbatavia.com630-406-1710

2 E. Wilson Street

Home Builders Association of Greater Fox Valley

Sara Erickson630-587-1700

St. Charles, IL 60174

Non-profit home building association that promotes local contractors, plumbers, etc.; Lobbies on state level.

www.buildfoxvalley.com sara@buildfoxvalley.com630-587-1800

555 S. Randall Road

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Valley Industrial Association Colleen Ruddy630-892-4228

President

Aurora, IL 60506

The Valley Industrial Association (VIA) is a trade association exclusively for manufacturers and those businesses in Northern Illinois which serve manufacturing in the Fox Valley area, including Kane, Kendall, DeKalb and Western DuPage counties.

www.valleyindustrialassociation.org info@valleyindustrialassociation.org630-892-4280

2111 Plum St., Ste 372

Charities/Foundations

American Red Cross - Fox River Chapter

Ken Robertson630-443-8844

Executive Director

St. Charles, IL 60174

Provides relief to disaster victims in the form of food, clothing and housing. Provides CPR and first aid training. AFES - Armed Forces Emergency Services 24/7 Worldwide Communication services for military personnel and their families @ 800-696-3873. Blood drives - schedule at www.givelife.org. Free babysitter training classes at local libraries in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and Elburn; call your local library for details.

www.redcross.org/il/foxriver stuph@foxriver.org630-443-8875

121 N. 2nd, Suite G

Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence

Nancy Schmitz630-879-4600 ext. 4028

Secretary

Batavia, IL 60510

Provides grants and assistance to Batavia School District 101.

www.bataviafoundation.org tnschmitz@sbcglobal.net

P.O. Box 1003

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry Stan Johnson630-879-3784

Batavia, IL 60510

Provides food for residents in tri-city area. Hours: Monday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday 1-3 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Also open for emergencies.

100 Flinn Drive

Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation Terry Groesbeck630-477-0846

Membership committee

Batavia, IL 60510

The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the children of our community through philanthropic endeavors and will work in cooperation with organizations having similar purposes. We will constantly seek new opportunities to provide charitable aid or events within the Fox Valley area and act as a resource for women and their families. Provides Parent Resources on the website, including the Fox Valley Preschool Directory.

www.bataviamothersclub.org BMCinformation@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 91

Batavia United Way Jody Haltenhof630-406-9219

Executive Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Raises and distributes funds to service organizations.

www.BataviaUnitedWay.org bcc.uw@juno.com

P.O. Box 372

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Welcome Club of the Fox Valley Sue Lingle or Helen Hogan630-966-2538 or 630-443-7592

North Aurora, IL 60542

Social and charitable organization for women of the Fox Valley.

www.welcomeclubfoxvalley.org

700 Doral Lane

Children

Association for Individual Development

630-966-4000

Aurora, IL 60506

AID is a nonprofit, community-based organization that serves 3,800 individuals throughout Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, DuPage, suburban Cook, and Will Counties. Over 20 programs are available for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, and those in need of behavioral health services or crisis intervention.

www.the-association.org/ 630-844-2065

309 W. New Indian Trail Court

Batavia ACCESS Toy Drive Ruth Johnsen and Jean Carpenter630-879-6270 (Ruth Johnsen); 630-761-3565 (Jean Carpenter) Co-Chairs

Batavia, IL 60510

To help less fortunate children in Batavia have a nice Christmas. Accepts donations of new or slightly used toys, books, puzzles, games, hats, scarves, and mittens. No used bicycles, please. Active only during November - December each year. A subcommittee of Batavia ACCESS.

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

CASA, Kane County Deb McQuaid630-232-4484

Director of Advocate Information

Geneva, IL 60134

Volunteers represent best interests of abused or neglected children in Kane County Juvenile Court system.

www.casakanecounty.org general@casakanecounty.org630-232-4562

Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third Street, Suite 460

Companions Journeying Together Jana Minor 630-761-3524

Founding Director

Western Springs, Illinois 60558

Provides opportunities to reach incarcerated women and men through a variety of programs designed to build healthy relationships and foster positive communication. Administers programs, including: Aunt Mary's Storybook Project, Motherlove Parenting classes, re-entry materials/referrals, community education/training, holiday projects, and advocacy work. Many Volunteer Opportunities available that do not require visiting prisons/jails.

www.cjtinc.org info@cjtinc.org

P.O. Box 457

Home Assistance Volunteer Effort, Inc. (HAVE)

630-375-7227

Batavia, IL 60510

Assists limited income residents from tri-cities with house projects .

www.havehelps.org wehelp@havehelps.org

P.O. Box 971

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Humanitarian Service Project Hester Bury630-231-1542

Project Manager

Carol Stream, IL 60185

It is the mission of the Humanitarian Service Project to alleviate the pain and suffering that poverty brings to needy seniors and children living in DuPage and Kane Counties, IL without distinction of gender, race, creed, caste, or color.

www.humanitarianservice.org/ HSP@humanitarianservice.org630-221-8371

465 Randy Road

Mooseheart Child City & School Scott Hart630-906-3601�

Executive Director

Mooseheart, IL 60539

Home and school for children in need..

www.mooseheart.org SHart@mooseheart.org630-859-6630

240 James J. Davis Drive

Two Rivers Head Start Jennifer Dupasquier630-907-9525

Aurora, IL 60506

Head Start Program for children ages 3 through 5: free half-day preschool for income-eligible children; full year/full day Head Start Program for parents who are working or enrolled in school with minimal fees. Early Head Start Program for pregnant women and eligible infants and children between the ages of 0 and 3. Community Services Block Grant: emergency services, including rent, medical and food assistance, and employment training are available for low-income residents. Tried & True Resale Shop: job experience/training and volunteer programs available.

http://www.trhsa.org/ jdupasquier@trhsa.org630-907-9532

1455 Sullivan Road

Children's Advocacy

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Reach for the Moon Shelley Bruss630-906-6815

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Foundation that provides basic needs for children including food, clothing, shelter, emergency medical assistance, and after-school care.

www.reachforthemoonfoundation.com info@reachforthemoonfoundation.com

630-906-6845

P.O. Box 628

Civic Groups

Batavia ACCESS Fireworks Committee

Roger Breisch630-879-0470

Chairman

Batavia, IL 60510

A committee of volunteers that puts on the annual 4th of July fireworks celebration. A subcommittee of Batavia ACCESS.

rebreisch@aol.comNA

100 N. Island Avenue

Kiwanis Club of Batavia Jeff Branson630-761-3000

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Fund raising for Batavia youth.

P.O. Box 264

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Rotary Club of Batavia Robert H. Runke630-220-1825

President

Batavia, IL 60510

This club is a local chapter of the largest and oldest service organization in the world; over 3500 clubs in 167 countries. Members are business and professional leaders that provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace throughout the world.

www.bataviarotaryclub.org RHRunke@comcast.net866-721-2354

P.O. Box 111

Counseling

Elderday Center Micki Miller630-761-9750

Executive Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Provides older adult day services, exercise, recreation, socialization, meals, snacks, and field trips. Also provides free caregiver support and counseling for anyone caring for a senior over age 60 in Kane County. "We Help You Care for Them."

www.elderdaycenter.org elderday@elderdaycenter.org630-761-9752

8 S. Lincoln Street

Family Counseling Service Kathi Limoges630-844-3157

Executive Director

Aurora, IL 60506

The mission of Family Counseling Service is to strengthen families and communities by guiding people in the process of personal change to more productive and satisfying lives. Our service area is southern Kane County and Kendall County. We have three programs which are Professional Counseling, Consumer Credit Counseling Service and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

www.aurorafcs.org 630-844-3084

70 S. River Street

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Kane County Department of Employment and Education (KCDDE)

Sheila McCraven630-208-1402

Executive Director

Geneva, IL 60134

Provides job searching assistance and job training to disadvantaged adults.

www.kcdee.org keeperoftheweb@kcdee.org630-208-1055

719 S. Batavia Avenue, Building H

Suicide Prevention Services Mari Wittum630-482-9699

Clinical Coordinator

Batavia, IL 60510

Education and prevention of suicide, 24-hour depression hotline 630-482-9696, Survivor support and counseling.

www.spsfv.org spsinfo@spsfv.org630-482-9669

528 S. Batavia Avenue

Tri-City Family Services Sandra L. Jones630-232-1070

Manager of Office Operations

Geneva, IL 60134

Counseling Services (Families, Children and Adolescents, Adults), Prevention & Wellness Early Intervention Programs, Anger Management Programs (Smart Choices K-5, Smart Choices Middle School-High School, I-C.A.N. Adult Program), Support & Education Programs (Bridges - Children of Divorce, Parent Support & Education Series, Post-partum Support Group, Single Moms Group, Grandparent Support Group), Growth & Enrichment Programs (Men's Enrichment Group, Wilderness Challenge Program, Family Connections), Community Education Workshops / Presentations, Employee Assistance Program, Occupational Assistance Program, Youth Crisis Intervention & Stabilization.

www.TriCityFamilyServices.org sjones@tricityfamilyservices.org630-232-1471

1120 Randall Ct.

Counseling Abuse Victims

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Mutual Ground Pam Clemen630-897-0084

Associate Director

Aurora, Il�60507

Services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Southern Kane and Kendall Counties.

www.mutualgroundinc.com mutualground@ameritech.net630 897-3536

P.O. Box 843

Education/Schools

Glenwood School for Boys and Girls Lynn Mingl847-464-8200

Administrative Assistant

St. Charles, IL 60175

Private school for families in challenging situations; mainly for lower-income families.

www.glenwoodschool.org lmingl@glenwoodschool.org847-464-8201

41 W. 400 Silver Glen Road

Kiwanis Club of Batavia Jeff Branson630-761-3000

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Fund raising for Batavia youth.

P.O. Box 264

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Two Rivers Head Start Jennifer Dupasquier630-907-9525

Aurora, IL 60506

Head Start Program for children ages 3 through 5: free half-day preschool for income-eligible children; full year/full day Head Start Program for parents who are working or enrolled in school with minimal fees. Early Head Start Program for pregnant women and eligible infants and children between the ages of 0 and 3. Community Services Block Grant: emergency services, including rent, medical and food assistance, and employment training are available for low-income residents. Tried & True Resale Shop: job experience/training and volunteer programs available.

http://www.trhsa.org/ jdupasquier@trhsa.org630-907-9532

1455 Sullivan Road

Employment

Kane County Department of Employment and Education (KCDDE)

Sheila McCraven630-208-1402

Executive Director

Geneva, IL 60134

Provides job searching assistance and job training to disadvantaged adults.

www.kcdee.org keeperoftheweb@kcdee.org630-208-1055

719 S. Batavia Avenue, Building H

Tri-City Unemployment Group (TUG)

Jim Klink630-631-1871

Executive Director

St. Charles, IL 60174

The mission of the Tri-City Unemployment Group is to provide an opportunity to network, offer presentations on the job search process, to develop skills, and provide resource materials. The group gathers at the St. Charles Library every other Monday night from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The first part of each gathering is a general presentation on a topic related to unemployment, such as dealing with personal and family stress, resume-writing, interviewing skills, financial management, career skills assessment, networking, and automating the search process. The second part of the program provides an opportunity for direct networking and interpersonal support. Job notices are posted for sharing; individual assistance and guidance is provided, one-on-one, by steering team members and other vocational experts. Services provided are free to all those who attend.

www.tricityug.org info@tricityug.org

P.O. Box 3850

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Environmental Improvement

Batavians for a Healthy River Becky Hoag630-482-9157

Member

Batavia, IL 60510

An organization that supports efforts to make the Fox River and its tributaries healthier; Works annually with the Friends of the Fox River to sponsor river clean-ups in Batavia.

www.bataviansforahealthyriver.org info@bataviansforahealthyriver.org630-482-9159

c/o 1281 Danforth Dr.

Fox River Ecosystem Partnership Becky Hoag630-482-9157

Communications Coordinator

Batavia, IL 60510

One of 51 ecosystem partnerships in Illinois, organized by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources; Promotes, preserves, protects, and enhances the natural, cultural, economic, and recreational resources of the Fox River and its watershed.

www.foxriverecosystem.org foxriverinfo@aol.com630-482-9159

c/o 1281 Danforth Dr.

Friends of the Riverwalk Grace Blotch630-406-1506

Secretary

Batavia, IL 60510

Community organization that takes donations that help repair the Boardwalk and benefit the Riverwalk.

gabamj@aol.com

1242 Nary Court

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

ReStore Jeremy Keen(847) 742-9905

Manager

Elgin, Illinois 60123

ReStore Elgin is a 20,000 sq. ft. building materials reuse center benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley. ReStore accepts donated new and gently used goods from retailers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors and homeowners. Building supplies are then sold, at greatly reduced prices, to the general public. The store's operation generates funds to support Habitat’s house building program in the northern Fox Valley area, while reducing the amount of material that would otherwise go to overflowing landfills.

www.restorelgin.org Jeremy.Keen@hfhnfv.org

860 North State St.

Sierra Club - Valley of the Fox Group Fran Caffee630-859-1687

Chair

Aurora, IL 60506

Environmental group dedicated to preserving the environment, including land, air, and water.

www.illinois.sierraclub.org fran.caffee@sierraclub.org

126 Downer Place

Ethnic Groups/National Origin

Viljan Lodge 349 Vasa Ruth Beck630-879-2424

Batavia, IL 60510

Fraternal Scandinavian heritage organization.

P.O. Box 243

Food Pantries & Emergency

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry Stan Johnson630-879-3784

Batavia, IL 60510

Provides food for residents in tri-city area. Hours: Monday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday 1-3 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Also open for emergencies.

100 Flinn Drive

Humanitarian Service Project Hester Bury630-231-1542

Project Manager

Carol Stream, IL 60185

It is the mission of the Humanitarian Service Project to alleviate the pain and suffering that poverty brings to needy seniors and children living in DuPage and Kane Counties, IL without distinction of gender, race, creed, caste, or color.

www.humanitarianservice.org/ HSP@humanitarianservice.org630-221-8371

465 Randy Road

Lazarus House Darlene Marcusson630-587-2144

Executive Director

St. Charles, IL 60174

Provides help for the homeless or at-risk men, women, and children in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and Kaneland area; Provides emergency shelter, meals, transitional living, and rental/utility assistance.

www.lazarushouseonline.com darlenem@lazarushouseonline.com630-587-2540

214 Walnut Street

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Northern Illinois Food Bank H. Dennis Smith630-443-6910

Executive Director & CEO

St. Charles, IL 60174

Working with its partner agencies, partner donors, and community resources, Northern Illinois Food Bank sponsors a number of programs throughout the year in addition to its regular food banking program: Holiday Meal Boxes, Food Rescue and Recovery, Emergency Food Program, Youth Nutrition Program, Mobile Pantry.

www.northernilfoodbank.org/ hunger@northernilfoodbank.org630-443-6916

600 Industrial Drive

Reach for the Moon Shelley Bruss630-906-6815

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Foundation that provides basic needs for children including food, clothing, shelter, emergency medical assistance, and after-school care.

www.reachforthemoonfoundation.com info@reachforthemoonfoundation.com

630-906-6845

P.O. Box 628

Fraternal Organizations

Batavia Moose Lodge #682 Kelly Schacherbauer630-879-7887

Administrator

Batavia, IL 60510

Fraternal organization open to Moose members and guests only, with an emphasis on sports, family, activity, and community service.

http://www.bataviamoose.com/ moose0682@sbcglobal.net630-879-7840

1535 S. Batavia Avenue

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Knights of Columbus Ron Cournaya630-208-1260

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Helps mentally handicapped youth and adults. Serves Batavia, Geneva, and Elburn area.

P.O. Box 25

Viljan Lodge 349 Vasa Ruth Beck630-879-2424

Batavia, IL 60510

Fraternal Scandinavian heritage organization.

P.O. Box 243

Gardening

Garden Gatherings Martha Comstock630-879-2408

Co-Founder

Batavia, IL 60510

Garden club. Not open to the public. Meets monthly.

green49@foxvalley.net

1106 Millview Drive

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Inmate Garden Barbara Cizza630-761-0238

Kane County jail inmate garden. Grows, maintains, and sells produce.

Plain Dirt Gardeners Diana Sharp630-879-7578

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Local gardeners who encourage gardening, support the wildflower sanctuary, and provide educational programs open to the public.

dleesharp@sbcglobal.net

2S965 Shagbark Drive

Health Care & Conditions

American Cancer Society Fox Valley Region

David Riggs; Michelle Groeper630-879-9009 1-800-ACS-2345 (24 hours a day/365 days a year) Regional VP; Regional Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Comprehensive cancer patient navigation services and access to cancer resources database that provides information for cancer patients, caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals regarding treatment options, local resources, and support programs. Programs and speakers available to businesses, schools, religious and civic groups, and other community organizations. Cancer brochures, posters, and other educational materials. Community and employee involvement events and referrals for smoking cessation classes.

www.cancer.org 630-879-9047

143 First Street

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Association for Individual Development

630-966-4000

Aurora, IL 60506

AID is a nonprofit, community-based organization that serves 3,800 individuals throughout Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, DuPage, suburban Cook, and Will Counties. Over 20 programs are available for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, and those in need of behavioral health services or crisis intervention.

www.the-association.org/ 630-844-2065

309 W. New Indian Trail Court

Delnor Community Hospital Volunteers

Rose Booe630-208-3000

Director of Volunteer Services

Geneva, IL 60134

Volunteer opportunities in over 40 different areas throughout the hospital. Volunteers must be age 14 or older.

www.delnor.com rose.booe@delnor.com630-208-3478

300 Randall Road

Elderday Center Micki Miller630-761-9750

Executive Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Provides older adult day services, exercise, recreation, socialization, meals, snacks, and field trips. Also provides free caregiver support and counseling for anyone caring for a senior over age 60 in Kane County. "We Help You Care for Them."

www.elderdaycenter.org elderday@elderdaycenter.org630-761-9752

8 S. Lincoln Street

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Fox Valley Hospice Martha Scheidler630-232-2233 ext. 221

Development Coordinator

Geneva, IL 60134

Ensures access to quality hospice care, supporting families before and after death.

www.foxvalleyhospice.net info@foxvalley hospice.net630-232-0023

200 Whitfield Drive

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association

Kayla Linden630-907-1114

Support Staff and Volunteer Coordinato

Aurora, IL 60506

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association is an extension of the Fox Valley, Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Sugar Grove, and Oswegoland Park Districts, which provides a diverse range of year round recreational activities to enable residents with disabilities to experience active, healthy and playful lifestyles. Programs are designed to include opportunities that will enhance skill development and socialization, encourage self-awareness and community exploration, promote independence through personal choice of least restrictive environments, and provide a sense of enjoyment, satisfaction and fulfillment.

www.fvsra.org klinden@fvsra.org630-907-1116

2121 West Indian Trail

Heartland Blood Centers Julie Ford630-723-2550

Marketing Representative

Aurora, IL 60506

Coordinates volunteer blood donations.

www.heartlandbc.org/cntr_aurora.html heartlan1@heartlandbc.org

1200 N. Highland Avenue

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

LivingWell Cancer Resource Center Nancy S. Vance 630-262-1111

Executive Director

Geneva, IL 60134

LivingWell is a community-based, not-for-profit center dedicated to providing people with cancer, their families and friends, the support and educational services they need when going through this difficult time.

www.livingwellcrc.org/ info@livingwellcrc.org

1803 West State Street

Tri City Health Partnership Shannon Watson630-377-9277

Executive Director

St. Charles, IL 60174

The mission of Tri City Health Partnership is to provide quality healthcare in an environment of mutual respect to those members of the community who are without medical benefits. We promote better life choices through education and preventive care to foster the growth of the whole individual. Tri City Health Partnership is staffed by dedicated physicians, nurses and other local area healthcare professionals, who volunteer their time to provide quality care to the community. Our services are for low-income residents of central Kane County who do not have Medicare, Medicaid/Public Aid or who are underinsured.

www.tchpfreeclinic.com/ tchpfreeclinic@sbcglobal.net630-377-9729

318 Walnut Street

Historical Societies

Batavia Historical Society Carla Hill630-406-5274

Museum Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Collects and displays historical artifacts of Batavia. Depot Museum. Gustafson Research Center .

www.bataviahistoricalsociety.org 630-593-5202

P.O. Box 14

Home Repair

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Home Assistance Volunteer Effort, Inc. (HAVE)

630-375-7227

Batavia, IL 60510

Assists limited income residents from tri-cities with house projects .

www.havehelps.org wehelp@havehelps.org

P.O. Box 971

Home Builders Association of Greater Fox Valley

Sara Erickson630-587-1700

St. Charles, IL 60174

Non-profit home building association that promotes local contractors, plumbers, etc.; Lobbies on state level.

www.buildfoxvalley.com sara@buildfoxvalley.com630-587-1800

555 S. Randall Road

Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Association

Kathy Koziara630-584-1996

Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Association, Inc. (MVNIA) helps residents of the cities and townships of Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles obtain low-cost funding to rehabilitate, remodel, improve, and upgrade residential housing. Our mission is to enhance the image and economic vitality of our neighborhoods.

www.mvnia.org info@mvnia.org630-761-4260

1530 Hubbard Avenue, Suite C

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

ReStore Jeremy Keen(847) 742-9905

Manager

Elgin, Illinois 60123

ReStore Elgin is a 20,000 sq. ft. building materials reuse center benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley. ReStore accepts donated new and gently used goods from retailers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors and homeowners. Building supplies are then sold, at greatly reduced prices, to the general public. The store's operation generates funds to support Habitat’s house building program in the northern Fox Valley area, while reducing the amount of material that would otherwise go to overflowing landfills.

www.restorelgin.org Jeremy.Keen@hfhnfv.org

860 North State St.

Homelessness

Hesed House Ryan Dowd630-897-2156

Executive Director

Aurora, IL 60506

Provides poor and homeless with shelter.

www.hesedhouse.org info@hesedhouse.org

659 S. River Street

Lazarus House Darlene Marcusson630-587-2144

Executive Director

St. Charles, IL 60174

Provides help for the homeless or at-risk men, women, and children in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and Kaneland area; Provides emergency shelter, meals, transitional living, and rental/utility assistance.

www.lazarushouseonline.com darlenem@lazarushouseonline.com630-587-2540

214 Walnut Street

Housing

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Community Contacts Susan Wohl847-697-8800

Elgin, IL 60123

Financial assistance for needy families for home energy costs, home repair and rehabilitation, and home weatherization.

www.cci-hci.org mail@cci-hci.org847-697-1698

100 S. Hawthorne Street

Hesed House Ryan Dowd630-897-2156

Executive Director

Aurora, IL 60506

Provides poor and homeless with shelter.

www.hesedhouse.org info@hesedhouse.org

659 S. River Street

Home Builders Association of Greater Fox Valley

Sara Erickson630-587-1700

St. Charles, IL 60174

Non-profit home building association that promotes local contractors, plumbers, etc.; Lobbies on state level.

www.buildfoxvalley.com sara@buildfoxvalley.com630-587-1800

555 S. Randall Road

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Lazarus House Darlene Marcusson630-587-2144

Executive Director

St. Charles, IL 60174

Provides help for the homeless or at-risk men, women, and children in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and Kaneland area; Provides emergency shelter, meals, transitional living, and rental/utility assistance.

www.lazarushouseonline.com darlenem@lazarushouseonline.com630-587-2540

214 Walnut Street

Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Association

Kathy Koziara630-584-1996

Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Association, Inc. (MVNIA) helps residents of the cities and townships of Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles obtain low-cost funding to rehabilitate, remodel, improve, and upgrade residential housing. Our mission is to enhance the image and economic vitality of our neighborhoods.

www.mvnia.org info@mvnia.org630-761-4260

1530 Hubbard Avenue, Suite C

Mooseheart Child City & School Scott Hart630-906-3601�

Executive Director

Mooseheart, IL 60539

Home and school for children in need..

www.mooseheart.org SHart@mooseheart.org630-859-6630

240 James J. Davis Drive

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ReStore Jeremy Keen(847) 742-9905

Manager

Elgin, Illinois 60123

ReStore Elgin is a 20,000 sq. ft. building materials reuse center benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley. ReStore accepts donated new and gently used goods from retailers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors and homeowners. Building supplies are then sold, at greatly reduced prices, to the general public. The store's operation generates funds to support Habitat’s house building program in the northern Fox Valley area, while reducing the amount of material that would otherwise go to overflowing landfills.

www.restorelgin.org Jeremy.Keen@hfhnfv.org

860 North State St.

In-Home Assistance

Home Assistance Volunteer Effort, Inc. (HAVE)

630-375-7227

Batavia, IL 60510

Assists limited income residents from tri-cities with house projects .

www.havehelps.org wehelp@havehelps.org

P.O. Box 971

Legal Services

Prairie State Legal Services - Batavia Office

Kathryn McGowan Bettcher630-232-9415, 800-942-4612

Managing Attorney

Batavia, IL 60510

Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them.

www.pslegal.org/ 630-232-9402

201 Houston Street, #200

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Library-Related Groups

Friends of the Batavia Public Library Daniel Russo630-879-8220

President

Batavia, IL 60510

An organization dedicated to promoting, improving, and assisting the Batavia Public Library. The Friends collect, sort, and price donated books for the ongoing and annual book sales. Proceeds are used for supporting and expanding library programs, such as purchasing MP3 players for recorded books, funding reading programs, and renewing the Alphabet Garden. The Friends are also a major sponsor of One Book, One Batavia.

www.batavia.lib.il.us/Friends friends@bataviapubliclibrary.org

10 S. Batavia Avenue

Literacy Groups

Literacy Volunteers - Fox Valley Peg Coker630-584-2811

Director

St. Charles, IL 60174

Volunteers help adults improve their language and life skills.

www.lvfv.org info@lvfv.org630-584-3448

1 S. 6th Avenue

Military - Veterans

VFW Post 1197 630-879-9630

Batavia, IL 60510

The Batavia Overseas Post 1197, VFW, is one of the nation's outstanding community veteran organizations. We welcome inquiries about membership, donations, volunteer services, veterans benefits, community programs, special events and support activities.

www.bataviavfw.org BataviaVFW1197@sbcglobal.net630-879-7680

645 S. River Street

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Parent Groups

Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation Terry Groesbeck630-477-0846

Membership committee

Batavia, IL 60510

The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the children of our community through philanthropic endeavors and will work in cooperation with organizations having similar purposes. We will constantly seek new opportunities to provide charitable aid or events within the Fox Valley area and act as a resource for women and their families. Provides Parent Resources on the website, including the Fox Valley Preschool Directory.

www.bataviamothersclub.org BMCinformation@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 91

Parks/Recreation

Batavia Parks Foundation Dan Brace630-879-3762

Chairman

Batavia, IL 60510

Advocate stewards for open spaces, parks, facilities, and recreation programs.

www.bataviaparks.org/about-foundation.htm

foundation@bataviaparks.org630-879-9537

717 Mandrake Drive

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association

Kayla Linden630-907-1114

Support Staff and Volunteer Coordinato

Aurora, IL 60506

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association is an extension of the Fox Valley, Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Sugar Grove, and Oswegoland Park Districts, which provides a diverse range of year round recreational activities to enable residents with disabilities to experience active, healthy and playful lifestyles. Programs are designed to include opportunities that will enhance skill development and socialization, encourage self-awareness and community exploration, promote independence through personal choice of least restrictive environments, and provide a sense of enjoyment, satisfaction and fulfillment.

www.fvsra.org klinden@fvsra.org630-907-1116

2121 West Indian Trail

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Political Associations/Clubs/Parties

League of Women Voters - Batavia Patti Lackman

President

Batavia, IL 60510

A non-partisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. A local affiliate of a national and state organization.

www.lwvbatavia.org info@lwvbatavia.org; pattisparties@aol.com

P.O. Box 611

Prisoner Support

Companions Journeying Together Jana Minor 630-761-3524

Founding Director

Western Springs, Illinois 60558

Provides opportunities to reach incarcerated women and men through a variety of programs designed to build healthy relationships and foster positive communication. Administers programs, including: Aunt Mary's Storybook Project, Motherlove Parenting classes, re-entry materials/referrals, community education/training, holiday projects, and advocacy work. Many Volunteer Opportunities available that do not require visiting prisons/jails.

www.cjtinc.org info@cjtinc.org

P.O. Box 457

Seniors

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Elderday Center Micki Miller630-761-9750

Executive Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Provides older adult day services, exercise, recreation, socialization, meals, snacks, and field trips. Also provides free caregiver support and counseling for anyone caring for a senior over age 60 in Kane County. "We Help You Care for Them."

www.elderdaycenter.org elderday@elderdaycenter.org630-761-9752

8 S. Lincoln Street

Home Assistance Volunteer Effort, Inc. (HAVE)

630-375-7227

Batavia, IL 60510

Assists limited income residents from tri-cities with house projects .

www.havehelps.org wehelp@havehelps.org

P.O. Box 971

Humanitarian Service Project Hester Bury630-231-1542

Project Manager

Carol Stream, IL 60185

It is the mission of the Humanitarian Service Project to alleviate the pain and suffering that poverty brings to needy seniors and children living in DuPage and Kane Counties, IL without distinction of gender, race, creed, caste, or color.

www.humanitarianservice.org/ HSP@humanitarianservice.org630-221-8371

465 Randy Road

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Prairie State Legal Services - Batavia Office

Kathryn McGowan Bettcher630-232-9415, 800-942-4612

Managing Attorney

Batavia, IL 60510

Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them.

www.pslegal.org/ 630-232-9402

201 Houston Street, #200

RSVP NA630-406-9993

NA

Batavia, IL 60510

Provides services for seniors, including meal delivery, transportation, prescription drug assistance, and smoke detector installation.

Govt Center 100 N. Island

Service Clubs

Batavia ACCESS Buzz Miller630-964-6020

Chairman

Batavia, IL 60510

Facilitates other service organizations and supplies services to groups in Batavia.

buzz@du-call.com630-964-4110

547 N. Batavia Avenue

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Subjects Organization Contact Phone/FaxAddress

Home Assistance Volunteer Effort, Inc. (HAVE)

630-375-7227

Batavia, IL 60510

Assists limited income residents from tri-cities with house projects .

www.havehelps.org wehelp@havehelps.org

P.O. Box 971

Kiwanis Club of Batavia Jeff Branson630-761-3000

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Fund raising for Batavia youth.

P.O. Box 264

Knights of Columbus Ron Cournaya630-208-1260

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Helps mentally handicapped youth and adults. Serves Batavia, Geneva, and Elburn area.

P.O. Box 25

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Rotary Club of Batavia Robert H. Runke630-220-1825

President

Batavia, IL 60510

This club is a local chapter of the largest and oldest service organization in the world; over 3500 clubs in 167 countries. Members are business and professional leaders that provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace throughout the world.

www.bataviarotaryclub.org RHRunke@comcast.net866-721-2354

P.O. Box 111

Shelters

Hesed House Ryan Dowd630-897-2156

Executive Director

Aurora, IL 60506

Provides poor and homeless with shelter.

www.hesedhouse.org info@hesedhouse.org

659 S. River Street

Lazarus House Darlene Marcusson630-587-2144

Executive Director

St. Charles, IL 60174

Provides help for the homeless or at-risk men, women, and children in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and Kaneland area; Provides emergency shelter, meals, transitional living, and rental/utility assistance.

www.lazarushouseonline.com darlenem@lazarushouseonline.com630-587-2540

214 Walnut Street

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Mutual Ground Pam Clemen630-897-0084

Associate Director

Aurora, Il�60507

Services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Southern Kane and Kendall Counties.

www.mutualgroundinc.com mutualground@ameritech.net630 897-3536

P.O. Box 843

Reach for the Moon Shelley Bruss630-906-6815

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Foundation that provides basic needs for children including food, clothing, shelter, emergency medical assistance, and after-school care.

www.reachforthemoonfoundation.com info@reachforthemoonfoundation.com

630-906-6845

P.O. Box 628

Support Groups

La Leche League of Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles, Illinois

Gretchen Scheel630-482-9161/877-4-LALECHE(452-5324)

Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Meeting Information * LLL of Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles meets the second Tuesday of every month at 9:45 a.m. in the basement of the United Methodist Church of Geneva - one block north of Route 38 (State Street) and one block west of Route 31 on the corner of Hamilton and 2nd Street.

www.lllusa.org/IL/WebBataviaIL.html

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LivingWell Cancer Resource Center Nancy S. Vance 630-262-1111

Executive Director

Geneva, IL 60134

LivingWell is a community-based, not-for-profit center dedicated to providing people with cancer, their families and friends, the support and educational services they need when going through this difficult time.

www.livingwellcrc.org/ info@livingwellcrc.org

1803 West State Street

Suicide Prevention Services Mari Wittum630-482-9699

Clinical Coordinator

Batavia, IL 60510

Education and prevention of suicide, 24-hour depression hotline 630-482-9696, Survivor support and counseling.

www.spsfv.org spsinfo@spsfv.org630-482-9669

528 S. Batavia Avenue

Tri-City Family Services Sandra L. Jones630-232-1070

Manager of Office Operations

Geneva, IL 60134

Counseling Services (Families, Children and Adolescents, Adults), Prevention & Wellness Early Intervention Programs, Anger Management Programs (Smart Choices K-5, Smart Choices Middle School-High School, I-C.A.N. Adult Program), Support & Education Programs (Bridges - Children of Divorce, Parent Support & Education Series, Post-partum Support Group, Single Moms Group, Grandparent Support Group), Growth & Enrichment Programs (Men's Enrichment Group, Wilderness Challenge Program, Family Connections), Community Education Workshops / Presentations, Employee Assistance Program, Occupational Assistance Program, Youth Crisis Intervention & Stabilization.

www.TriCityFamilyServices.org sjones@tricityfamilyservices.org630-232-1471

1120 Randall Ct.

Television - Public Access

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BATV (Batavia Access Television) Dan Shanahan630-482-2714

Programming Director

Batavia, IL 60510

Batavia Access Television, Inc., or BATV, provides community and government access programming to the residents of Batavia. BATV facilities, equipment, and programming slots are available at no cost to any certified individual. BATV programming is distributed to over 6,600 households and businesses in Batavia. BATV is also delivered to over 7,500 subscribers in Campton, Plato, and Rutland Townships of unincorporated Kane County.

www.batv.us comments@batv.us630-482-2713

1200 W. Wilson Street

Volunteer Opportunities

Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry Stan Johnson630-879-3784

Batavia, IL 60510

Provides food for residents in tri-city area. Hours: Monday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday 1-3 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Also open for emergencies.

100 Flinn Drive

Companions Journeying Together Jana Minor 630-761-3524

Founding Director

Western Springs, Illinois 60558

Provides opportunities to reach incarcerated women and men through a variety of programs designed to build healthy relationships and foster positive communication. Administers programs, including: Aunt Mary's Storybook Project, Motherlove Parenting classes, re-entry materials/referrals, community education/training, holiday projects, and advocacy work. Many Volunteer Opportunities available that do not require visiting prisons/jails.

www.cjtinc.org info@cjtinc.org

P.O. Box 457

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Delnor Community Hospital Volunteers

Rose Booe630-208-3000

Director of Volunteer Services

Geneva, IL 60134

Volunteer opportunities in over 40 different areas throughout the hospital. Volunteers must be age 14 or older.

www.delnor.com rose.booe@delnor.com630-208-3478

300 Randall Road

Fox Valley Hospice Martha Scheidler630-232-2233 ext. 221

Development Coordinator

Geneva, IL 60134

Ensures access to quality hospice care, supporting families before and after death.

www.foxvalleyhospice.net info@foxvalley hospice.net630-232-0023

200 Whitfield Drive

Friends of the Batavia Public Library Daniel Russo630-879-8220

President

Batavia, IL 60510

An organization dedicated to promoting, improving, and assisting the Batavia Public Library. The Friends collect, sort, and price donated books for the ongoing and annual book sales. Proceeds are used for supporting and expanding library programs, such as purchasing MP3 players for recorded books, funding reading programs, and renewing the Alphabet Garden. The Friends are also a major sponsor of One Book, One Batavia.

www.batavia.lib.il.us/Friends friends@bataviapubliclibrary.org

10 S. Batavia Avenue

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Heartland Blood Centers Julie Ford630-723-2550

Marketing Representative

Aurora, IL 60506

Coordinates volunteer blood donations.

www.heartlandbc.org/cntr_aurora.html heartlan1@heartlandbc.org

1200 N. Highland Avenue

Hesed House Ryan Dowd630-897-2156

Executive Director

Aurora, IL 60506

Provides poor and homeless with shelter.

www.hesedhouse.org info@hesedhouse.org

659 S. River Street

Home Assistance Volunteer Effort, Inc. (HAVE)

630-375-7227

Batavia, IL 60510

Assists limited income residents from tri-cities with house projects .

www.havehelps.org wehelp@havehelps.org

P.O. Box 971

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Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets

Ruth Church630-879-8500

Batavia, IL 60510

Animal hotline for strays, animal foster care, and animal rescue.

www.helpinganimals.org

1427 Orion Road

Humanitarian Service Project Hester Bury630-231-1542

Project Manager

Carol Stream, IL 60185

It is the mission of the Humanitarian Service Project to alleviate the pain and suffering that poverty brings to needy seniors and children living in DuPage and Kane Counties, IL without distinction of gender, race, creed, caste, or color.

www.humanitarianservice.org/ HSP@humanitarianservice.org630-221-8371

465 Randy Road

Inmate Garden Barbara Cizza630-761-0238

Kane County jail inmate garden. Grows, maintains, and sells produce.

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Kiwanis Club of Batavia Jeff Branson630-761-3000

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Fund raising for Batavia youth.

P.O. Box 264

Knights of Columbus Ron Cournaya630-208-1260

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Helps mentally handicapped youth and adults. Serves Batavia, Geneva, and Elburn area.

P.O. Box 25

LivingWell Cancer Resource Center Nancy S. Vance 630-262-1111

Executive Director

Geneva, IL 60134

LivingWell is a community-based, not-for-profit center dedicated to providing people with cancer, their families and friends, the support and educational services they need when going through this difficult time.

www.livingwellcrc.org/ info@livingwellcrc.org

1803 West State Street

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Northern Illinois Food Bank H. Dennis Smith630-443-6910

Executive Director & CEO

St. Charles, IL 60174

Working with its partner agencies, partner donors, and community resources, Northern Illinois Food Bank sponsors a number of programs throughout the year in addition to its regular food banking program: Holiday Meal Boxes, Food Rescue and Recovery, Emergency Food Program, Youth Nutrition Program, Mobile Pantry.

www.northernilfoodbank.org/ hunger@northernilfoodbank.org630-443-6916

600 Industrial Drive

ReStore Jeremy Keen(847) 742-9905

Manager

Elgin, Illinois 60123

ReStore Elgin is a 20,000 sq. ft. building materials reuse center benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley. ReStore accepts donated new and gently used goods from retailers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors and homeowners. Building supplies are then sold, at greatly reduced prices, to the general public. The store's operation generates funds to support Habitat’s house building program in the northern Fox Valley area, while reducing the amount of material that would otherwise go to overflowing landfills.

www.restorelgin.org Jeremy.Keen@hfhnfv.org

860 North State St.

Tri City Health Partnership Shannon Watson630-377-9277

Executive Director

St. Charles, IL 60174

The mission of Tri City Health Partnership is to provide quality healthcare in an environment of mutual respect to those members of the community who are without medical benefits. We promote better life choices through education and preventive care to foster the growth of the whole individual. Tri City Health Partnership is staffed by dedicated physicians, nurses and other local area healthcare professionals, who volunteer their time to provide quality care to the community. Our services are for low-income residents of central Kane County who do not have Medicare, Medicaid/Public Aid or who are underinsured.

www.tchpfreeclinic.com/ tchpfreeclinic@sbcglobal.net630-377-9729

318 Walnut Street

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Two Rivers Head Start Jennifer Dupasquier630-907-9525

Aurora, IL 60506

Head Start Program for children ages 3 through 5: free half-day preschool for income-eligible children; full year/full day Head Start Program for parents who are working or enrolled in school with minimal fees. Early Head Start Program for pregnant women and eligible infants and children between the ages of 0 and 3. Community Services Block Grant: emergency services, including rent, medical and food assistance, and employment training are available for low-income residents. Tried & True Resale Shop: job experience/training and volunteer programs available.

http://www.trhsa.org/ jdupasquier@trhsa.org630-907-9532

1455 Sullivan Road

Women

American Association of University Women

MaryRose Biallas630-377-5494

President

St. Charles, IL 60174

The AAUW's mission is to promote equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change.�

www.aauw.org

3N918 Sunrise Lane

Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation Terry Groesbeck630-477-0846

Membership committee

Batavia, IL 60510

The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the children of our community through philanthropic endeavors and will work in cooperation with organizations having similar purposes. We will constantly seek new opportunities to provide charitable aid or events within the Fox Valley area and act as a resource for women and their families. Provides Parent Resources on the website, including the Fox Valley Preschool Directory.

www.bataviamothersclub.org BMCinformation@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 91

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Batavia Woman's Club Renee McPeek630-879-8825

President

Batavia, IL 60510

Social group promoting worthy causes, especially conservation, fine arts, and home life.

bataviawomansclub@comcast.net

Companions Journeying Together Jana Minor 630-761-3524

Founding Director

Western Springs, Illinois 60558

Provides opportunities to reach incarcerated women and men through a variety of programs designed to build healthy relationships and foster positive communication. Administers programs, including: Aunt Mary's Storybook Project, Motherlove Parenting classes, re-entry materials/referrals, community education/training, holiday projects, and advocacy work. Many Volunteer Opportunities available that do not require visiting prisons/jails.

www.cjtinc.org info@cjtinc.org

P.O. Box 457

La Leche League of Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles, Illinois

Gretchen Scheel630-482-9161/877-4-LALECHE(452-5324)

Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. Meeting Information * LLL of Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles meets the second Tuesday of every month at 9:45 a.m. in the basement of the United Methodist Church of Geneva - one block north of Route 38 (State Street) and one block west of Route 31 on the corner of Hamilton and 2nd Street.

www.lllusa.org/IL/WebBataviaIL.html

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Welcome Club of the Fox Valley Sue Lingle or Helen Hogan630-966-2538 or 630-443-7592

North Aurora, IL 60542

Social and charitable organization for women of the Fox Valley.

www.welcomeclubfoxvalley.org

700 Doral Lane

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