Look for new opportunities for action, education, community, and solidarity in and around McHenry County here every week.
Walking the Walk
Two opportunities to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation will host a non-sectarian and inclusive Vespers Service at 7 pm on Friday, November 20 at McHenry County College. Free and open to the public.
Woodstock Pride will host a Trans Day of Remembrance Gathering on Friday, November 20, 7-9 pm. "Join us in gathering together in remembrance of transgender individuals. We will begin with a candlelight vigil in front of Woodstock City Hall and then walk to the Woodstock Pride Community Center, 101 North Johnson Street, for attendees to have the opportunity to share their experiences and speak at the event. Feel free to prepare a few words, recite a poem, sing a song or speak if you are so moved. Candles and light refreshments will be provided.
Compassion for Campers
Thanks to our partners at harm reduction program Live4Lali, Compassion for Campers is able to resume serving the unhoused and housing insecure in McHenry County with distributions on the First and Third Fridays of the month. Our next distribution will be Friday, November 20 from 10 am to Noon at their offices at 665 W. Jackson Unit C2 in Woodstock and then on December 4. We will be able to use the space until at least the end of 2026 or until a search to find a new location for the whole McHenry County Resource Center program to find a new location.
One way to support our mission is to participate in the Tree of Life UU Congregation (TOLUUC) Service Auction: Serving Looks & Raising Funds on Saturday, November 14 at 5 pm at our shared space at Ridgefield/Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church (RCLPC), 8505 Church Street in Ridgefield and online starting Sunday, November 1. The Live and Silent Auction supports the staff and mission of TOLUUC and four great community partners including C4C, Crystal Lake Pride, Family Health Partnership Clinic, and Veterans Path to Hope. "November 14 will be huge fun! Ron Relic will return as our very entertaining and experienced auctioneer, we will have fun, family-friendly drag performers bringing lots of energy to the evening, hors d'oeuvres will be circulating the room while you check out the silent auction baskets and other offerings." Admission donation is $20. Reserve a spot at https://2026-Tree-of-Life-UU-Service-Auction.auctria.events or pay at the door.
Financial support remains critical to fulfilling our mission. The best thing you can do is offer your critically needed financial support. Money donations are always welcome at https://tinyurl.com/3bz96axe. Look for updates here. Email compassionforcampers@treeoflifeuu.org .
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