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DeKalb County Community Gardens
Provides access to local, sustainably-grown organic vegetables for people in need, and offers unique agriculturally centered training and educational opportunity for the homeless and individuals with special needs.
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TAILS Humane Society
Finds homes for more than 2,000 animals a year, serves at-risk youth in the community, provides food for pets of Meals on Wheels clients and provides temporary shelter for pets of individuals experiencing domestic violence or homelessness.
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Mutual Ground
Provides free education, awareness and life-changing services that empower individuals, families and the community to end the cycles of domestic sexual abuse.
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Hope Haven
Serves 90 individuals per night, many of whom are chronically homeless or disabled through temporary, transitional and permanent housing.
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Voluntary Action Center
Provides 260,000 rides and 170,000 meals to youth, families and seniors in need.
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Open Door
Serves 130 adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities by providing housing, workforce training and education, medical care and social and outreach activities.
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Pioneer Center for Human Services
Provides direct care and services to more than 2,400 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those experiencing homelessness.
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Egyptian Theatre
Hosts events for more than 25 non-profits, and attracts more than 30,000 people to events throughout the year.
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Adult & Child Rehabilitation Center for McHenry County
Provides physical, speech and occupational therapy to nearly 300 individuals, many of whom are economically disadvantaged.
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Youth Service Bureau of DeKalb County
Provides preventative and early intervention services for youth and families, regardless of ability to pay, including counseling, anger management and conflict resolution.
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