Al Morrison Baseball
(815)288-3985 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-3985 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-3985 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-3985 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-3985 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Al Morrison Baseball is a Dixon-based summer baseball program for 650-700 boys and girls ages six to 18. The program provides a structured environment for positive activity for youth, teaching sportsmanship, respect for others, and citizenship.
www.almorrisonbaseball.org |
Alzheimer's Association -
Rock River Branch
(815) 285-1100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 285-1100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 285-1100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 285-1100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 285-1100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
The Alzheimer's Association seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's disease, to care and support those affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia by promoting brain health. UWLC funds help to provide free educational programs to help Lee County families affected by Alzheimer's cope with and care for loved ones with Alzheimer's.
www.alzillinois.org |
Amboy Education Foundation
(815)857-3632 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)857-3632 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)857-3632 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)857-3632 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)857-3632 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
The Amboy Education Foundation is a volunteer organization that helps to purchase programs and equipment that expand educational opportunities for Amboy students. The foundation provides such educational tools as library books, remedial reading and math programs, computers and software, and microscopes.
www.amboy.net/pages/aef.htm |
American Red Cross - Lee County Chapter
(815) 284-2829 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-2829 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-2829 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-2829 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-2829 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
This local chapter of the Red Cross provides disaster relief programs, services to members of the military and their families, safety kits, first aid courses, rentals of infant car restraints, and facilitates donation of blood in Lee County.
www.rockriver.redcross.org/Lee_County.php |
Boy Scouts - Blackhawk Area Council
(815) 397-0210 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 397-0210 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 397-0210 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 397-0210 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Through a variety of year-round programs, the Boy Scouts strives to build the moral strength and character of boys in Lee County. Serving hundreds of young people in Lee County, the programs also develop good citizens and physical, mental, and emotional fitness.
www.blackhawkscouting.com |
Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool & Daycare
(815) 285-1033 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 285-1033 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 285-1033 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 285-1033 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 285-1033 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Bright Beginnings is a Christian preschool and daycare providing quality education and care for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. All United Way funds are targeted to Fee Assistance programs, reducing tuition for families that demonstrate financial need.
www.bright-beginnings.org |
Camp Criket
(815) 284-6979 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-6979 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-6979 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-6979 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Camp Criket is an afterschool program for fifth, sixth, and seventh graders in Dixon Public Schools. Participants receive bus transportation to Camp Reynoldswood where the program provides supervised homework assistance, wholesome activities, and snacks.
claudia@niccamp.org |
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Dixon Family YMCA
(815) 288-9622 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-9622 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-9622 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-9622 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
The Dixon Family YMCA offers many programs for all ages in an atmosphere that values caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Its health, wellness, educational, and recreational programs promote physical, mental and spiritual wellness. All United Way dollars support the Fee Assistance program for low-income residents.
www.dixonymca.org |
Dixon Habitat for Humanity
(815)288-2206 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-2206 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-2206 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-2206 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-2206 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Habitat is a joint effort of Dixon's Christian community that builds decent, affordable homes for families in need.
www.habitat.org�(National Website) |
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
(815) 235-8777 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 235-8777 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 235-8777 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 235-8777 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
The Girl Scouts provide girls with a friendly, supportive environment in which they learn new skills, cultivate strong friendships, participate in constructive recreational activities, and look up to positive, easily accessible role models.
www.gsgreenhills.org |
�Goodfellows
(815) 284-6427 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-6427 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-6427 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-6427 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-6427 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
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Goodfellows provides food, clothing, toys, and gifts for families in need during the holiday season. |
�Home of Hope of Rock River Valley
(815) 288-4673 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-4673 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-4673 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-4673 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
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Working through emotional support groups, educational seminars, and stress management programs, Home of Hope supports families touched by cancer.
www.homeofhopeonline.com |
Hope Life Center
(815)625-5376 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)625-5376 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)625-5376 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)625-5376 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)625-5376 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Hope Life Center helps young pregnant women, encouraging them to make life-affirming choices. UWLC funding is used for the Earn While You Learn program, which provides pregnancy training and offers the opportunity to earn points that can be used to purchase basic needs for the baby.
www.hopelifecenter.com |
Hospice of the Rock River Valley
(815) 288-3673 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-3673 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-3673 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-3673 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-3673 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
HRRV provides compassionate care for patients of all ages in the latter stages of terminal illness, at a time when assistance and understanding are needed most. UWLC funding helps to train hospice volunteers and to provide support services to bereaved family members.
www.hospicerockriver.org
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Kreider Services Early Intervention Program
(815) 288-6691 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-6691 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-6691 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Kreider Services assists individuals with disabilities to reach their fullest potential. UWLC funding supports Kreider�s Early Intervention program, which serves Lee County children (ages birth to three) who have developmental delays. Trained staff work with parents to facilitate the child's development in cognition, speech, language, social, and motor skills.
www.kreiderservices.org |
Lee County CASA
(815) 288-1901 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-1901 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-1901 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-1901 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) provides trained volunteer guardians for every abused or neglected child who is subject to juvenile court proceedings in Lee County . CASA also works to facilitate placement of such children into safe, loving, permanent homes as soon as possible.
www.CASALeeCarroll.com |
Lee County Council on Aging
(815) 288-2117 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-2117 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-2117 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-2117 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-2117 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or (888) 239-9228 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (888) 239-9228 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (888) 239-9228 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (888) 239-9228 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (888) 239-9228 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
LCCOA assesses and meets the needs of Lee County senior citizens. The agency provides transportation, nutrition, a senior citizens center, and is a primary provider of information and assistance for Lee County seniors.
www.lccoa.com |
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
(815)288-6655 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-6655 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-6655 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-6655 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)288-6655 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
LSSI provides counseling services to Lee County individuals and groups through school-based services, intensive work and interaction to chronic delinquent offenders, prevention of teen pregnancy, family issues, youth/adult substance abuse, and community-based service coordination for the frail elderly.
www.lssi.org (State Website) |
Open Sesame Child Care Center
(815) 288-5905 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-5905 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-5905 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-5905 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Open Sesame offers full- and part-time child care for children ages six weeks through 12 years. United Way funding assists families that become ineligible for tuition assistance from IDHS and other families that are going through difficult times and need assistance with tuition. UWLC funding allows children to participate in all activities regardless of cost.
www.opensesamechildcarecenter.com |
Prairie State Legal Services
(815) 434-5903 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 434-5903 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 434-5903 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 434-5903 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 434-5903 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Prairie State Legal Services offers legal help at no charge to low income and elderly persons in Lee County . PSLS attorneys focus on the most urgent problems such as domestic violence, nursing home discharge cases, elder abuse, and other basic-needs issues.
www.pslegal.org (Regional Website) |
Salvation Army
(309) 655-7220 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (309) 655-7220 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (309) 655-7220 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (309) 655-7220 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, ext 143
The Salvation Army provides various crisis services such as food, transportation, medical assistance, furnishings, emergency disaster relief, transient service, and lodging. UWLC funding goes to the rapidraft assistance program, providing fast direct assistance to Lee County people who urgently need Salvation Army services.
www.salvationarmyusa.org (National Website) |
Shining Star Children's Advocacy Center
(815)284-1891 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)284-1891 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)284-1891 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)284-1891 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815)284-1891 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Shining Star helps local children who are involved in cases of sexual and serious physical abuse, ensuring that investigations are conducted in a manner sensitive to the needs of children. The center provides a neutral child-friendly environment where children and families can be interviewed for crisis intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling service referrals.
www.shiningstarcac.org |
Teen Turf
(815) 857-4800 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 857-4800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 857-4800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 857-4800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 857-4800 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Teen Turf offers a safe and wholesome environment for Amboy youth, providing mentoring, role models, and after-school tutoring. Focusing on positive values, Teen Turf teaches youth to be community volunteers and responsible citizens.
www.teenturf.org |
Tri-County Opportunities Council Homemaker Program
(800) 323-5434 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (800) 323-5434 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (800) 323-5434 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (800) 323-5434 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (800) 323-5434 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
The TCOC Homemaker program helps lower-income Lee County seniors remain in their own homes, thus avoiding premature and costly nursing home placement. The program provides non-medical, in-home care for seniors age 60 and older.
www.tcochelps.com |
Volunteer Care Center of Lee County
(815) 284-7344 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-7344 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-7344 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-7344 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 284-7344 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
This agency provides no-cost physician-supplied diagnostic and therapeutic services to low-income and medically indigent residents of Lee County . When necessary, participants receive funding assistance for purchasing prescriptive pharmaceuticals for short-term or chronic illness control.
www.svonline.net/~vcc |
YWCA of the Sauk Valley
(815) 288-1232 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-1232 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-1232 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-1232 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 288-1232 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or (815) 625-0333 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 625-0333 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 625-0333 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 625-0333 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (815) 625-0333 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
This local YWCA provides safe shelter for domestic violence victims and their children. Counseling is provided for victims of sexual assault/harassment and their families. A 24 hour hotline is available. UWLC funds help generate matching state grants for domestic violence and sexual assault services.
www.ywca.org/saukvalley |
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