Categories: Community Organizations/Services
Business Category: Community Organizations/Services
Plano Historical Society
Museum preserving Plano History.
Categories: Collectibles, Community Organizations/Services, Non-Profit/Volunteer
Plano Methodist Church
First and foremost, WELCOME! We are so glad you found us. The Plano Methodist Church has been serving the community since 1856. At the Plano Methodist Church, we know that it is important for us not only to experience God’s Love, but also to give it. Whether or not you’ve ever been to church before, we’d love to welcome you into a church family where you’ll be loved and accepted.
We look forward to seeing you in person Sunday at 10am.
If you are unable to join us in person,
check our YouTube channel for the livestream;
subscribe and click the bell to get notified.
Categories: Churches, Community Organizations/Services
219 N Hale St
Plano, IL 60545
Plano Rotary
The Plano IL Rotary Club is a group of decision makers that live or work in the Plano community.
Categories: Community Organizations/Services, Non-Profit/Volunteer, Organizations
Three Fires Council, Scouting America
For over 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to:
- Try new things
- Provide service to others
- Build self-confidence
- Reinforce ethical standards
While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community. Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.
Categories: Community Organizations/Services, Non-Profit/Volunteer, Organizations, Personal Development, Recreation
VALEES- Valley Education For Employment Services
Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES) is a regional delivery system established by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) which serves 17 school districts, two area career/vocational centers, one special education cooperative and Waubonsee Community College, covering a five-county area. VALEES also collaborates with College of DuPage, Joliet Junior College, and Kishwaukee College to promote articulated Career and Technical Programs.
VALEES is directed by ISBE to:
- Provide curriculum and project development.
- Provide staff development, in-services and workshops for teachers, counselors and administrators.
- Assist schools in technology and equipment updates.
- Ensure efficiency, access, and equity in delivery of career and technical education.
- Submit and administer Career and Technical Education (CTE) related grants and disperse funds to member districts.
- Promote local business and industry partnerships with education at all levels.
VALEES is divided into three sub-regions:
- Indian Valley Sub-region is comprised of eleven feeder districts to the Indian Valley Vocational Center.
- Fox Valley Sub-region is comprised of four feeder districts to the Fox Valley Career Center.
- River Valley Sub-region is comprised of East Aurora, West Aurora, and Oswego districts.
VALEES administers over $2 million in federal and state grant funds through the following programs:
- Career and Technical Education Improvement state funds to support the improvement of CTE programs at the secondary level.
- Perkins federal funds to support CTE for special population secondary students.
Categories: Colleges/Universities, Community Organizations/Services, Employment Services, Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit/Volunteer, Organizations, Personal Development
Rt.47 at Waubonsee Drive- Auditorium Room 108
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
630-466-5736 (Main)
cblickem@waubonsee.edu (Main)
Voluntary Action Center/ Kendall Area Transit
The Mission of Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is committed to providing high-quality services that address the basic transportation and nutrition needs of its community. VAC was incorporated in 1974. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of representatives from communities throughout DeKalb County.
VAC is here to support the needs of the members of DeKalb, Bureau, LaSalle, Kendall, and Putnam Counties. Over the years, those needs have grown exponentially. At VAC it is our goal to ensure the health and wellness of those who need us. Our services include:
- Nutritional Programs
- Meals on Wheels
- Senior Lunch Program
- Adult and Childcare Day Services
- Transportation
- TransVAC
- MedVAC
- Kendall Area Transit
VAC depends on the kindness and generosity within our community. Please support our mission with your time, talents, and financial contributions.
Categories: Community Organizations/Services
We Are Called to Care
Called to Care supports newly placed foster children by delivering care packages
containing new personal items, ensuring that nothing secondhand is given. Each
package includes a Starbucks card for the mother and a pizza gift card for the family,
offering a comforting meal during the initial chaotic days. Additionally, Called to Care
facilitates a monthly support group for foster mothers, allowing them to connect with
peers facing similar challenges. Childcare is provided during these gatherings for added
convenience.
In August 2023, Called to Care expanded its services by opening a therapy room staffed
by two clinicians who have conducted over 1,000 therapy sessions for youth and
families impacted by foster care and adoption. This initiative addresses a significant gap
in available support services, with both therapists bringing 34 years of combined
experience as foster and adoptive parents, enhancing their ability to connect with and
serve these families effectively.
Currently, Called to Care is addressing a critical need through a new project prompted
by a state-wide crisis: an increasing number of children entering the system without
sufficient homes available. This shortage has resulted in children being temporarily
housed in unsuitable locations such as agency offices, police stations, and even
hospitals without medical necessity. Records indicate that 343 foster children, some as
young as seven, were housed in psychiatric hospitals after being medically cleared for
release. This situation is untenable.
To combat this, Called to Care has acquired a property in Yorkville to establish an
emergency home for children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. This
facility will operate as a safe haven, staffed around the clock, while caseworkers
determine the most suitable next steps for these children. Renovations are underway,
and Called to Care is working tirelessly to expedite the readiness of this home, given the
immediate and pressing need for such a resource
Categories: Community Organizations/Services, Non-Profit/Volunteer, Organizations