With strong support from the community, volunteers for the Woodstock Area Community Ministries assist many neighbors with emergency financial crises. “Our reward comes from applicants who express their gratitude with […]
Woodstock schools’ Kindness Closets will be more full thanks to full hearts at Woodstock Area Community Ministries. WACM hosted a series of children’s magic shows and Broadway presentations last winter […]
By Cheryl Wormley Benjamin Franklin supposedly said, “If you want a job done, give it to a busy person,” We at The Independent have been looking for months for a […]
The Direct Assistance Program of the Woodstock Area Community Ministries had returned to in-person services. The program allows clients in need to obtain emergency financial aid for food, clothes, transportation, […]
Comedy show April 23 to benefit animal shelter Helping Paws Animal Shelter in Woodstock will benefit from “Stand Pup Comedy Show” scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 23, […]
Magic, music acts March 27 to benefit families in need An afternoon of magic and music at the Woodstock Opera House will benefit programs of the Woodstock Area Community Ministries […]
Children’s magic shows at Stage Left as fundraisers Six Saturday morning children magic shows at the Stage Left Café will feature McHenry County magician Kevin Sarnwick, who uses slight of […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com “The Creation of The Music Man,” Charles Troy’s 90-minute multimedia presentation on the making of the classic musical, will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, […]
Woodstock Area Community Ministries is facing the same challenges as are other outreach programs in this area. “The pandemic has hit us hard,” said Renee Witt, WACM president. “Most of […]
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