Community Resources
In the Barrington IL Area
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.
www.bactrust
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 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.
http://www.BASA.net
Barrington Area Tennis Association
(312) 965-6001
Promotes tennis as a healthy option for fitness and physical activity.
www.barringtontennis.com
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.clubrunner.ca/barringtonbreakfast
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
The Barrington Career Center
(847) 387-3751
Offers a structured program of curriculum, coaching and networking for the individual in job search.
www.thebarringtoncareercenter.org
Barrington Children’s Charities
(312) 965-7004
Donates monies raised to support and address the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of children based on need.
www.barringtonchildrenscharities.com
Barrington Children’s Choir
(847) 630-2434
Children’s choir with children from all local areas in grades 2-12.
www.barringtonchildrenschoir.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 Masonic Lodge
(847) 348-9461
Freemasons are the oldest and largest fraternity in the world supporting many charities within the community.
www.barringtonmasons.org
Barrington Noon Rotary Club
Service organization bringing together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services.
(847) 836-8321
www.rotary.org
Barrington Township Republican Organization
(847) 609-0736
Supporting Republican elected officials, candidates, organizations and causes.
www.btro.us
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
BHS Barrington Quarterback Club Inc.
(708) 209-6567
Barrington High School Football Booster Club.
www.bhsfootball.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township
(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
Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education
(888) 476-8485
Therapeutic treatment center designed to the needs of individuals displaying symptoms of autism, neurological and developmental disorders and behavioral concerns.
http://www.cbitherapy.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
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
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
William Whitmer
100 Tri-State International Dr., Ste. 122
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 597-1220
www.lakecountypartners.com
Let It Be Us
(847) 764-LIBU
Adoption and education of children in Illinois foster care.
www.letitbeus.or
Little City Foundation
(847) 221-7840
A nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
http://www.littlecity.org
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
Mia’s Dream Foundation
(847) 312-7646
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research.
http://www.Miasdreamfoundation.org
Mindful Waste
(312) 493-9224
Two moms on a mission to eliminate food waste.
http://www.mindfulwaste.org
National Alliance on Mental illness (NAMI) Barrington Chapter
(847) 496-1415
Improving the quality of life for individuals and families affected by mental illness through support, education and advocacy.
www.namiba.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
Project Hope House
(224) 993-5600
Provides suicide prevention assessments, resources and education.
http://www.livelovehope.org
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
Samaritan Counseling Center of the Northwest Suburbs
(847) 382-4673
Helping individuals, couples, families and youth with holistic mind, body, spirit, evidence-based therapy.
http://www.sccnw.org
Scouts BSA | Pathway to Adventure Council
(847) 846-9400
Provides programs for young people.
Safe place to find hope, help and healing with mental health therapists.
http://www.pathwaytoadventure.org
Snow Angels Farm
(847) 987-9085
Mentoring services for local children that emphasizes learning, teamwork and leadership.
http://www.snowangelsacademy.com
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.thebuildingteam.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
We Belong to Each Other
A movement designed to nourish a community of care and compassion where everyone has inherent worth and dignity.
www.belongingbarrington.com
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
World Leaders Forum
(847) 628-2076
Bringing world-renowned speakers to the community.
http://www.worldleadersforum.info