Look for new opportunities for action, education, community, and solidarity in and around McHenry County here every week.
Walking the Walk
War With Iran--More than a week has passed since a panicked, cornered man pressed the button for all-out war with Iran alongside of Isreal. Top Iranian leadership was reported exterminated and military and naval instillation blown to smithereens and the supposedly headless state is pounding the entire region with relentless drone attacks. This time, the public isn't buying it. They are not rallying around Trump at war. Polls show more than 60% of Americans disapprove of the war. That includes disappointed MAGAs who believed his no new wars of choice campaign pledges. Protestors hit the streets almost immediately in most big cities, often hastily called together by pro-Palestinian activists against the Gaza occupation. But the giant anti-war protests against the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have not yet materialized. Perhaps because the Resistance has been so busy on so many fronts. Anti-war sentiment may just become another aspect of a broader movement. Or, perhaps at this very moment things are brewing I know nothing about. As of yet I have not heard of any McHenry County protests.
Your Right to Vote--From Indivisible McHenry County:
Third No Kings nationwide protest sponsored by a broad coalition that includes Indivisible, 50:1:50, MoveOn, and scores of other organizations calls for its third big national action on March 28. “In 2025, millions of Americans came together in nonviolent protest to oppose the growing authoritarian actions of the Trump administration and affirm that this nation belongs to its people, not to kings. The No Kings Coalition is activating an immediate and ongoing nationwide digital organizing effort leading up to our next mass mobilization on March 28, including a flagship event in the Twin Cities.” Local events include Indivisible McHenry County’s roadside rally 11 am to 1 pm around State Route 31 and McCullom Lake Road in McHenry; Indivisible Crystal Lake’s event from Noon to 1:30 at 5380 Northwest Highway (Rt. 14); and No Kings Elgin from 11am to 3pm at Kimball Street and North Grove Avenue in Elgin.
Compassion for Campers is at Community Resource Days at Willow Crystal Lake, 100 South Main Street on the first and third Friday of every month from 10 am to 2 pm. C4C is one of over 25 agencies at Willow. C4C’s next distribution will be this Friday, March 6, and then Friday, March 20. Please come and see what we are doing.
The prolonged February thaw meant more folk sleeping out all or part of the time. The return of seasonally cold temperatures has caught many unprepared. Demand is very high for basic camping supplies and despite our best efforts cannot meet everyone’s needs. Individual and community donations are critical to purchase our gear.
We can always use donations of supplies like clean and serviceable tents and sleeping bags in original bags for easy transport, clean blankets, tabletop grills, wrapped toilet paper and paper towels, and non-perishable food. Money donations are always welcome.
We need people to share leadership tasks including shopping, transportation, acknowledging donations, coordinating with other agencies, and religious groups. These tasks can take a few hours a week. People with flexible schedules with some day-time availability are ideal candidates. A good way to start is to volunteer for our distribution a time or two to see if we are a good fit and stir your passion for justice and service. Interested? Email compassionforcampers@treeoflifeuu.org
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