Annual Geneva Giving Trees & 18th Century Crèche Display
Celebrate the holidays at the Geneva History Museum. Visit our 18th Century Crèche, or nativity, that was purchased by The Little Traveler founder, Kate Raftery, and displayed at her shop since the 1930s. READ MORE...
Every year, the Geneva History Museum invites local nonprofits to decorate Christmas trees. This year, the trees are back at the Museum!
Vote for your favorite trees with donations, and support local non-profit groups while celebrating Geneva’s spirit of community! The winning organization keeps 100% of the funds pledged in support of their tree, while the remaining organizations split their winnings 50/50 with the Museum.
Voting takes place here online and at the museum. Minimum $5 for online votes, please.
Voting ends at 4 p.m., January 1, 2025
Altrusa International of Fox Valley Foundation
Altrusa International of Fox Valley IL Inc. is a community service organization, with a strong focus on literacy and community needs. We make our community better through leadership, partnership and service. Altrusa International of the Fox Valley Foundation, Inc. is the 501(c)3 arm of our organization that allows the community to make tax-deductible contributions.
Belong: Fox Valley
Belong: Fox Valley, dedicates our time and efforts towards our mission statement; Where Everyone Has A Place. We take this motto very seriously in part by providing activities and programming for all ages and abilities.
CASA Kane County
CASA Kane County is a non-profit, volunteer-driven, dedicated to advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are subsequently placed in foster care. We recruit, train, and supervise volunteers who serve as the child's voice and the judge's eyes and ears throughout the duration of their case in juvenile court.
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras (EYSO) has a national reputation for providing not only an engaging musical experience for its students, but also a comprehensive learning environment which promotes curiosity, imagination, critical thinking, and collaboration. With six large ensembles, three small ensembles, and a thriving Chamber Music Institute, EYSO is nearly 400 musicians strong with students coming from 60 different communities across Illinois.
Geneva Academic Foundation
The Geneva Academic Foundation (GAF) provides educational experiences and opportunities through student scholarships and classroom grants for technology, programs, and equipment throughout Geneva Community School District 304, grades K-12. The role of GAF in Geneva is to provide an ongoing bridge to academic enrichment for all students across all schools in the district. Funding is collected through donations and fundraising.
Geneva Garden Club
The Geneva Garden Club provides scholarships to students seeking advanced degrees in horticulture, sustainability or related fields, maintains Geneva Garden Club Park, assists at the Fabyan Japanese Garden, provides beautiful planters at the Geneva History Museum, the CASA Children’s Garden and in front of the American Legion. We also work with Sheriff Hain running the Kane County Jail Garden Program.
Geneva Library Foundation
The Geneva Library Foundation supports the Library's vision to be a valued and innovative community resource that empowers residents at all ages and stages of life to seek knowledge, create ideas, and achieve dreams. Recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Foundation is composed of dedicated residents who fundraise and advocate for the library because they believe a vibrant public library creates a stronger community. Visit www.genevalibraryfoundation.org to make your donation today.
Kayla's Hope Foundation
Kayla’s Hope Foundation was founded in 2018 by the Lehmann family in memory of their daughter and sister, Kayla Brooke Lehmann. Our Mission is to help people feel comfortable speaking about mental health while assisting those struggling and offering hope to those who need it most. It’s OKAY not to be OKAY, BUT it is important to seek help and to feel comfortable doing so. Since its inception, Kayla’s Hope has granted nearly $130,000 to those organizations offering counseling & mental illness support, and given $30,000 in college scholarships within Kane County.
Lazarus House
Lazarus House . . . Baking Spirits Bright!
Since 1997, Lazarus House has been providing services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Kane County 365 days a year. The mission of Lazarus House is to offer guests connected to our communities, who are homeless or in need, hope for the future by providing hospitality, food, safe shelter, and education --- tools for life. Help us continue to brighten the spirits of all those served by Lazarus House.
Marklund
Marklund is a nonprofit organization founded in 1954 that provides residential, therapeutic and educational services to children and adults with profound developmental disabilities. With locations in Geneva, Elgin and Bloomingdale, it is home to 178 residents, and, in addition, offers community day services to community clients. Marklund Day School (in all 3 cities) provides special educational programs for students with multiple medical needs and those on the Autism Spectrum. Volunteers are welcome.
Mutual Ground
Mutual Ground has been transforming lives for 49 years – empowering individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and substance use with the education and support they need to make informed choices to end the cycles of violence and addiction.
Mutual Ground is committed to being a safe and affirming place for all individuals as they heal from the effects of trauma and reclaim their personal power.
Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley
Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley (PPFV) is celebrating 50 years of saving and sharing local history. PPFV educates on the value of preserving the character-defining historic character of the Tri-Cities and stimulates connection to that history at five historic properties: 1843 Durant-Peterson House, 1850 Beith House, 1872 Sholes School, 1907 Fabyan Villa Museum, and 1910 Fabyan Japanese Garden.
TriCity Family Services
TriCity Family Services has been the premier provider of affordable mental health care in Kane County since 1967. Our talented team of therapists serves people of all ages and income levels, specializing in family counseling and family-based treatment for eating disorders. We partner with organizations, schools, and libraries to provide emotional wellness support groups and educational workshops in the community.