Feeding the hungry, building bridges, and combating racism and poverty—these are just a few examples of the amazing work being done in our community that will be honored at the 2021 McKinley Foundation Social Justice Awards Gala. Held annually, the awards “celebrate students and community members who have demonstrated contributions and achievement in making our […]
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Giving Garden Needs Your Votes
The Green Team recently applied for a $5,000 grant from Nature’s Path to build a fence and make other needed improvements to the McKinley Giving Garden. We’ve done our part by submitting the grant application. Now we need your help: Winners are selected based on the number of votes we receive in support by our […]
Let’s Talk Movies: Minari on April 17
Join the McKinley Foundation’s film committee for a conversation about the film “Minari.” Using Zoom, a guided discussion will take place Saturday, April 17, 11:00 a.m. to Noon. We are pleased to have Yoonjung Kang, PhD Candidate, Department of Anthropology at UIUC join us to moderate a discussion about the film and Korean-American culture. This […]
Let’s Talk Movies: Virtual Event on 3/13
On Saturday, March 13 at 11 a.m., the McKinley Foundation is hosting a virtual gathering to discuss two unique documentaries that are featured in the 2021 One Earth Film Festival. Instead of a live “watch party” we ask you to watch the films on your own time – see details on how to access them […]
Let’s Talk Movies: Virtual Event on 2/20
Join the McKinley Foundation’s film committee for a conversation about the film “Trial of the Chicago 7.”
Special Event on 2/25: artist talk with Bea Nettles and Mary Statzer
Please join Bea Nettles, mixed media artist, and Mary Statzer, PhD, Curator of Prints & Photographs at the University of New Mexico Art Museum, for a conversation about Bea’s life and career, spanning fifty years. Nettles and Statzer will discuss Bea Nettles’ working process, self-representation, and how art can help the maker and the viewer […]
New Volunteer Opportunities at the Food Pantry
Sign up if you can you help at the Garden Hills food pantry.
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 […]