IVCanDO UPDATES

We are making connections in our community - Join Us!

Wow! Spring has officially sprung and what a whirlwind it has been! We have been busy, busy, BUSY here at IVCanDO HQ with multiple different projects in our community.

• FIRE RESILIENCY: IVCanDO and local businesses have started work on a project funded by FEMA to increase fire resiliency of the homes and properties of low-income Illinois Valley residents. Homeowners applied and were selected to participate over a year ago, and we finally received the green light to start with upgrades.
• NONPROFIT NETWORKING: IVCanDO co-sponsored the Illinois Valley Volunteer Fair in April, resulting in excellent networking and volunteer recruitment opportunities for nearly 40 local nonprofit organizations. We made connections with organizations wanting to increase their impact in the Illinois Valley. 
• SPRING EVENTS: Don't miss out on two events coming up: the IVCanDO Open House Community Event and We 💚 Our Parks IV Parks Appreciation Day. We would love to share what is on the horizon with you! Please join us!

While we are supporting our community, your support of IVCanDO is critical. The BEST way to support the important work that we do is to become a monthly sustaining donor. These monthly funds from engaged members of our community help us leverage staff, volunteers, and partnerships for the greater good of the Illinois Valley. Can we count on your support?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We 💚 Our Parks!

Spring has sprung and we can't wait for all the outdoor activities that come along with warmer weather: floating a lazy river, playing disc golf with friends, riding horses through unique wildnerness areas, shady picnics under a gazebo... all things that can happen at Forks State Park!

Join us on Saturday, May 13th for an all-hands-on-deck clean-up day at Forks State Park. 

We will be learning about "leave no trace" principles, clearing invasive scotch broom, disc golf and equestrian demonstrations, and giving our treasured local park a bit of love. Please bring work gloves and tools.

FUNDRAISER UPDATE

Can you make a $5 donation today to support our mission?

We are making progress to meet our fundraising goal, but we aren't quite there. As of May 1, we have raised just over $2000 of our $7000 goal. 

ALL donations are incredibly helpful to support our work in the community - even just $5! Now is the perfect time to donate and help us meet our fundraising goal.

If you've already donated, thank you!