Collecting May 1st - May 28th with the event on May 31st!
In 2019, after the death of AJ Freund, our community joined together to pack over 4,000 bags for kids entering foster care. Hundreds of local businesses and thousands of community members gathered much-needed supplies such as pajamas, personal care items, socks, underwear, stuffed animals, and toys.
The community outreach from this event is what launched our Second Bridge program. Six years after our first event, we are extremely excited to bring it back but in an all-new way.
This year, the community will have multiple options to support this event. We will have tags that will be available at businesses, much like giving trees. There will be drop boxes at close to 50 locations within McHenry County. You will also be able to purchase from wish lists or donate to our giving fund.
What We Are Collecting
*New Items Only Please
- Summer Clothes Child Size 6 & Up
- Summer Pajamas Size 18 Months & Up
- Children's Athletic Shoes
- Personal Care Items - Deodorant, Body Spray, Hair Brushes, Hair Accessories
- Socks & Underwear
- Diapers, Pull-Ups & Wipes
- Twin Sheets & Bedding
Heart Locations
You can pick up a heart containing a list of needed items for a child in care at any of the locations listed below.
Algonquin
- Algonquin Public Library - 2600 Harnish Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102 (Donation Box Only - No Hearts)
- Ortho Illinois - 650 S Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
Barrington
- The Den Fitness - 455 W Northwest Hwy Suite 8, Barrington, IL 60010
Crystal Lake
- A to Z Chiropractic & Physical Therapy - 407 Congress Pkwy c, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Cafe Olympic - 90 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- CASA of McHenry County - 382 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Crystal Lake Physical Therapy - 735 McArdle Dr # A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Fire Bar & Grill - 435 Angela Ln, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- KIN - 4410 IL Rt 176 #11 Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Nick's Pizza & Pub - 856 Pyott Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Ormsby Motors - 50 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Texas Roadhouse (DONATION BOX ONLY - No hearts) - 835 Cog Cir, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Wear Did You Get That - 66 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
- Willow Creek - 100 S Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Donation Box Only - No Hearts)
Elgin
- KIA Weck Auto Group - 2030 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
- Nick's Pizza & Pub - 990 Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
Elmhurst
- Doc's Victory Pub - 490 Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Harvard
- Extreme Fitness - 103 E Sumner St, Harvard, IL 60033
Johnsburg
- Kiddy Korner - 2934 Commerce Dr, Johnsburg, IL 60051
Lake In The Hills
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - 9205 S Illinois Rte 31, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
- Jazzercise - 9225 Trinity Dr Suite E, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
McHenry
- Black Orchid Boutique & Trend Cellar - 1237 N Green St. McHenry, IL 60050
- Buddyz Pizza - 1138 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
- Family Roots Dentistry - 4811 W Crystal Lake Rd, McHenry, IL 60050
- Ortho Illinois - 4119 W Shamrock Ln Suite 103, McHenry, IL 60050
- Posh on Park - 1308 Park St, McHenry, IL 60050
Palatine
- VW of Palatine - Weck Auto Group - 1951 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Village of Lakewood
- Excelsior Salon - 8505 Redtail Dr Unit H, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014
- Redtail Golf Club - 7900 Redtail Dr, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014
Woodstock
- Read Between The Lynes - 111 E Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098
DropBox Locations
We have partnered with Toys 4 Tots and were able to secure additional locations for collection boxes. These sites are collection boxes only. They do not have hearts. Please drop off any individual items or completed duffels at the following locations.
Algonquin
- Lifetime Fitness
Johnsburg
- Johnsburg Public Library
Cary
- Cary Fire Protection District
Lake In The Hills
- American Legion Post 1231
Crystal Lake
- Berkshire Hathaway Home Service
- Crystal Lake Police Department
- Snap-on Incorporated
- Top Notch Automotive
McHenry
- Edgebrook Elementary
Fox River Grove
- Fox River Grove Fire Protection District
- Fox River Grove Memorial Library
Woodstock
- Blain's Farm & Fleet
- Harley-Davidson
- McHenry County Sheriff’s Office
- Woodstock Police Department
Private Drives
Thank you to the following businesses & organizations for hosting a private collection box. We appreciate your support!
Crystal Lake Country Club
Wakeman Law Group
HLC Therapy Group
The Church of Holy Apostles
Crystal Lake Central AVID
First Trust
Woodstock Police Department Staff
Home Depot - McHenry
