Community Resources
In the Barrington IL Area
100 Women Who Care
(847) 942-5866
Collective caring & collective giving to benefit local charities.
100womennwsuburbanchicago.wordpress.com
Advocate Charitable Foundation
(630) 929-6900
Philanthropy to expand access to care, enhance patients’ experiences, enable innovation and improve healthy outcomes.
www.advocategiving.org
Barrington 220 Educational Foundation
(847) 381-6300
Initiatives that enhance learning that are not otherwise supported by tax revenues.
www.220foundation.org
Barrington Area Artists Association
(847) 767-6672
An association of local artists.
www.barringtonareaartists.org
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC)
(847) 381-2525
Advocate for business through networking, business management assistance, exposure, education and referrals.
www.barringtonchamber.com
Barrington Area Community Foundation
(847) 382-8800
Grants seed money to charitable organizations in the Barrington area.
www.barringtonareacommunityfoundation.org
Barrington Area Conservation Trust
(847) 387-3149
Preserves open lands, natural resources, equestrian character and scenic beauty for the Barrington communities.
bactrust.org/
Barrington Area Council of Governments
(847) 381-7871
Develops, promotes and implements policies, plans and priorities for regional land use, legislation, environmental protection and other programs.
www.bacog.org
Barrington Area Democratic Organization
(847) 903-3218
Democratic Political Organization created to identify, recruit, support, and elect Democratic and like-minded candidates running for office in the Barrington area.
www.barringtonareadems.org
Barrington Area Council On Aging (BACOA)
(847) 381-5030
Offers programs to help seniors and caregivers.
www.bacoa.org
Barrington Area Development Council
(847) 381-2210
Seeks to identify, initiate, support and conduct programs that improve community life in the Barrington area.
www.the-badc.org
Barrington Area Digital Photo Gallery
Promoting awareness and appreciation of the natural beauty of the Barrington area through digital imagery.
www.badpg.com
Barrington Area Soccer Association
(847) 381-2272
Youth soccer organization for age 3-HS both recreational and competitive travel programs.
www.BASA.net
Barrington Area Volunteer Connection
Fostering connections between Barrington area nonprofits and local volunteers for the benefit of individuals, organizations, and the community.
https://thebavc.org/
Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club
(847) 836-0494
Humanitarian service organization serving the people of our local communities.
www.barringtonrotary.org
Barrington Campus Life Center
(847) 387-3757
5,000-square-foot multifunctional space designed to meet the needs and interests of students.
www.barringtoncampuslifecenter.org
Barrington Children’s Choir
(847) 630-2434
Children’s choir with children from all local areas in grades 2-12.
www.barringtonchildrenschoir.org
Barrington Giving Day
(847) 727-9391
Non-profit that provides necessities to low-income families in the 220 School District by holding events throughout the year.
www.barringtongivingday.org
Barrington Junior Women’s Club
(312) 285-4599
Nonprofit that helps women, children and seniors through volunteerism and philanthropy.
www.bjwc.org
Barrington Lions Club
(847) 381-0954
Committed to building a brighter future for the Barrington community.
www.barringtonliionsclub.org
Barrington Township Republican Organization
(847) 609-0736
Supporting Republican elected officials, candidates, organizations and causes.
www.btro.us
Barrington Rotary Club
Barrington Rotarty Club meets most Thursday mornings at BCFPD 22222 N. Pepper RD., Lake Barrington.
www.barringtonrotary.org/
Barrington Youth and Family Services
(847) 381-0345
Social service agency providing family and youth counseling, personal coaching, youth outreach and prevention programming.
www.barringtonyouthandfamilyservices.org
Barrington’s White House
(224) 512-4284
Center of cultural events, business and organization meetings, and a venue for fundraisers.
http://www.barringtonswhitehouse.com
Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, Inc.
(847) 381-1261
Silent weekend retreats for men and women of faith based on The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
http://www.jesuitretreat.org
BIBO FOundation
(773) 686-3708
Founded the BIBO awards in 2013, raises monies to provide scholarships to deserving & talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
www.thebibofoundation.org/
BHS Barrington Quarterback Club Inc.
(708) 209-6567
Barrington High School Football Booster Club.
www.bhsfootball.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs
(847) 551-4309
Club for at-risk kids through high school that offers a safe, supportive, fun and enriching environment to nourish character and inspire potential.
www.bgcdt.org
BStrong Together
(224) 848-4548
Supports parents, children and youth, community members and others impacting the lives of children.
www.bstrongtogether.org
Caring Women’s Connection
(847) 334-6755
Supports charitable organizations serving women and children and other community programs in need in Lake County
http://www.caringwomensconnection.com
Citizens for Conservation
(847) 382-7283
Land protection, restoration, stewardship, conservation of natural resources and education.
www.citizensforconservation.org
Dream Riders
(815) 788-1020
Equine-assisted activities.
www.dreamriderstlc.com
Elderwerks Educational Services
(847) 462-0885
Senior programs and resources.
http://www.elderwerks.org
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
(847) 888-0404
A fully professional orchestra lead by Music Director Andrew Grams. The ESO plays concerts in Elgin & Schaumburg from September – May each season.
www.elginsymphony.org/
Flint & Spring Creek Watersheds Partnership
(847) 638-4802
Build partnerships to improve water quality, maintain water supply, preserve ecosystems and restore wetlands, prairies, and other natural features.
www.fcscwp.org/
Fox River Valley Pony Club
(312) 320-1605
Develops character, leadership, confidence and a sense of community through a program that teaches the care of horses, riding, and mounted sports.
http://www.foxrivervalley.ponyclub.org
GiGi’s Playhouse
(847) 885-7529
Changing perspectives of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and free therapeutic and educational programming.
http://www.gigisplayhouse.org/hoffmanestates
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
(844) 476-4463
Creating an accepting and nurturing environment for girls.
http://www.girlscoutsni.org
Go Green Barrington
(847) 754-9255
Raising environmental awareness in the Barrington area.
http://www.gogreenbarrington.org
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley
(847) 836-1432
People in our community partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home.
www.habitatnfv.org
Home of the Sparrow
(815) 271-5444
Shelter and program services for homeless women with children.
http://www.HOSparrow.org
Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art
(847) 381-4840
Fine art classes for children, teens and adults, ages 4 and up.
http://www.KaleidoscopeSchoolofFineArt.org
Lake County Partners
(847) 597-1220
Lake County Partners is your go-to organization for economic development in Lake County.
www.lakecountypartners.com
Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity (815) 759-9002
Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity’s unique & empowering model brings together groups of dedicated volunteers & partner families to build safe, affordable homes.
https://habitatlmc.org/
Let It Be Us
(847) 764-LIBU
Adoption and education of children in Illinois foster care.
www.letitbeus.or
Mane in Heaven
(847) 477-7825
Therapy for disabled and able-bodied children and adults through animal-assisted activity with miniature horses.
www.maneinheaven.org
Mindful Waste
(312) 493-9224
Two moms on a mission to eliminate food waste.
http://www.mindfulwaste.org
My Density Matters
(224) 430-3032
On a mission to empower women to know their breast density and take control of their breast cancer screening.
http://mydensitymatters.org
National Alliance on Mental illness (NAMI) Northwest Suburbs Chicago
(847) 496-1415
Improving the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness through support, education and advocacy.
www.nami-nwsc.org
NeuroBalance Center
(847) 800-6162
Education, health care, fitness rehabilitation and counseling for those living with MS, PD and other neuromuscular autoimmune conditions.
http://www.neurobalancecenter.org
Parker Players Barrington
(847) 382-2789
Offering public theatrical and artistic performances.
http://www.parkerplayhousebarrington.org
Rae of Sunshine
(224) 622-3431
Serving families who have lost a child.
www.raeofsunshine.foundation
Rahab’s Daughters
(224) 333-0911
Works to stop modern-day slavery.
www.rahabsdaughters.org
Raue Center For The Arts
(815) 356-9010
Performing arts organization.
http://www.rauecenter.org
Riding Club of Barrington Hills
Serve as stewards of the bridle path system; to create and maintain interest in horseback riding and preserve equestrian traditions.
ridingclubofbarringtonhills.org/
Scouting America, Pathway to Adventure Council
(224) 715-4486
Program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
pathwaytoadventure.org/
SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program
(855) 408-SOUL (7685)
Customized retreats that include partnering with highly-trained therapy animals.
http://www.soulharbourranch.com
The Build Team
(224) 633-9943
Helps families struggling with financial and personal burdens to complete home repair projects.
www.thebuildteam.org/
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
(630) 615-6033
Provides support through discussions, observations, intake assessments and more for families with students with autism.
http://www.turningpointeautismfoundation.org
Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores
(847) 304-1638
Involving the community in local veterans- supported events.
www.veteransoflbs.com
Walk On
(847) 381-4231
Therapeutic horseback riding programs.
http://www.walkonfarm.org
Willow Creek Care Center
(224) 512-1183
Offers services for those in need, including: food, clothing, employment, legal & financial counsel, vision & dental clinics, prison/re-entry, car repair and more.
www.willowcreekcarecenter.org
WINGS Program, Inc.
(847) 519-7820
Providing a pathway to independence for adults and children who are escaping from domestic violence and abuse.
http://www.wingsprogram.com
Women in Networking
The Lake Zurich area’s largest business network for women. WIN members represent different types of non-competing organizations.
https://winlz.com/