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The Bridge

We are excited to announce the opening of The Bridge! 

What: The first FREE store in McHenry County providing children’s clothing, shoes, toiletries, bedding, toys and so much more! 

Where: 4410 Route 176, Unit 7, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

When: We are now open by appointment only.

Who: Agency Referred Families  – If you are a family who needs assistance, please visit here: https://www.kinmc.org/family


Help us fill our walls with flowers! We will hang a flower for every donation made.

OR Text “DONATE” to 877-780-0288


Ways to Help

Donate to The Bridge

Please contribute to our store fund so we can purchase much-needed necessities. Monetary donations are what allow us to provide the store to our families.

Purchase Items Online

We have an Amazon Wish List with some of our needs for the store. We appreciate your support.

Donate clothing or Items

Donations can be accepted at The Bridge store mornings Monday-Thursday (4410 IL-176 Unit 7 Crystal Lake)
OR
24/7 in our dropbox located at 89.5 Grant St Crystal Lake (right behind Las Cumbres restaurant)


What is needed

  • **BIGGEST NEED** Spring/Summer New or Gently Used clothes sizes 2T-Teen

Are you a family in need of assistance?

We accept family requests and appointments with an agency referral. Please register with us first and we will confirm your referral. You can then make appointments to shop at The Bridge as well as other resource benefits.


Sponsorship Opportunities

Did you know that a $366 donation supports a child for a year? DONATE

To sponsor, please contact sponsors@kinmc.org or 815-310-5437. Please make checks out to Kids In Need of McHenry County and mail them to 4410 IL-176 Unit 7 Crystal Lake, IL 60014.


Media

Northwest Herald – NW Herald Article

CBS News with Tracy O’Brien – CBS News Story

Thank you to our sponsors

We have a donor willing to match donations up to $10,000. Between now and the end of the year, your donations will have double the impact.