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Let’s Talk Movies: Fruitvale Station on May 22

Join the McKinley Foundation’s film committee for a conversation about the film “Fruitvale Station.” Using Zoom, a guided discussion will take place Saturday, May 22, 11:00 a.m. to Noon. This event is free, but advance registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Fruitvale Station is […]

Community Impact Award – CU Public Health District

On occasion, our social justice awards selection committee receives a nomination that falls outside of our usual award parameters, and so that person or group goes unrecognized. But this year, we couldn’t let the opportunity pass to honor the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District for their work in fighting COVID-19, educating the public, and rolling out […]

Lifetime Achievement Award – Esther Patt

On occasion, our social justice awards selection committee faces a dilemma. We receive a nomination outlining contributions that span so many years and have made such a significant impact on our community that a standard award doesn’t seem adequate. That happened this year in the case of one nomination, and so we are pleased to […]

Take a Walk on the Wild(flower) Side

Registration for this event is now closed. Join hosts Tom Seals, Ruth Wene, Clyde Sweet, and Cynthia Sweet on April 24 for a guided spring wildflower hike on the Rayburn-Purnell Trail, located at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, IL. Experienced hikers will lead us through the trail, helping to identify and explain […]

Those Flamingos Really Get Around

Six flocks of flamingos have been spotted around the Champaign-Urbana area spreading good cheer in honor of Pride month and helping the McKinley Foundation build its nest egg for student ministry activities and social justice outreach. Where will they migrate next? No one knows! Don’t want flamingos flocking to your yard? Protect yourself by purchasing […]