Mano a Mano Family Resource Center
Mano a Mano Family Resource Center is a nonprofit organization focused on providing human services. It is based in Round Lake Pk, IL. It received its nonprofit status in 2001.
MaM is the only agency in Lake and McHenry counties that uniquely provides a holistic approach through a comprehensive range of linguistically, culturally competent services primarily to the Latinx(é) immigrant community. MaM has five core programs: Healthy Families, Productive Parents, Successful Children, Engaged Citizens and Democracy in Action. To execute these programs, MaM employs a staff of 29 bilingual and bicultural staff. MaM pursues its mission in the following ways: a) provides direct and supportive services, facilitates skill-building, and access to local community resources and opportunities; b)serves as a hub for knowledge sharing on issues relevant to the immigrant community; c) promotes best practice models of culturally competent services; d) fosters leadership skills so clients can act to enhance their well-being and the well-being of their community; and e) influences policies and practices that affect immigrants and their families. MaM’s vision is an integrated community where everyone has opportunities and pathways to success.
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Sowing together, harvesting community and hope.
Our Community garden is a space where families grow food, strengthen wellness, reconnect with their roots, and build community together. We know wellness begins in the community. And this space is an extension of our mission to create healthier, stronger, and more connected families across Lake County. Through this community garden, families have access to fresh organic food, educational opportunities, mental wellness spaces, and meaningful connections that bring generations together. Our 4 Community Priorities Continue Distributing Organic Food
Help families continue accessing fresh, healthy, and organic food grown within our community. Garden Plots for Elementary Students
Create educational spaces where children can learn about sustainability, nutrition, and healthy living through hands-on experiences. Infrastructure Improvements
Improve water access, tools, pathways, supplies, and sustainable infrastructure to strengthen the future of the garden. Community Garden Workshops
Provide workshops that teach gardening, wellness, sustainability, and healthy living for families of all ages.
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- $5,000
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