815 McHenry Day

Ways to Participate

There are many ways for everyone to participate in McHenry 815 Day and celebrate your pride in McHenry, whether you’re a business, an organization, or neighborhood group:

For any business, faith community, or organization:

• Give back to your community.
• Fundraise for your favorite local nonprofit.
• Clean up an under-served neighborhood in McHenry.
• Collect donations for a local cause.

For restaurants and retail:

• Offer an 815 themed deal or special.
• Give customers a chance to win a McHenry/815 themed prize or basket.

For other businesses and corporations:

• Host an employee fundraiser for your favorite local nonprofit.
• Spend a portion of the work day volunteering time at a local nonprofit.
• Give back to your employees by providing them lunch or breakfast or hosting a barbeque or other internal celebration.
• Share your McHenry story in writing, in photos, or on video using the hashtag #815McHenry.
• Offer a tour of your business or organization (submit this as an event).

For neighborhood groups, clubs, and other organizations:

• Do a neighborhood cleanup or beautification project.
• Host a neighborhood picnic or other social gathering.
• Post a photo of members of your group/organization in 815 gear using the hashtag #815McHenry.
• Feature your group members, clients, or associates telling their own stories of living in McHenry on your social media using the hashtag #815McHenry.

For business associations:

• Host an event in your business district
• A scavenger hunt
• A progressive shopping experience
• A live outdoor concert
• Sidewalk chalk or other art activities

Fundraising ideas:

• Offer employees the chance to wear 815 or McHenry gear instead of work attire for a monetary donation; give donations to a local nonprofit.
• Host an employee event such as a talent show, family movie or game night, or white elephant auction. Ask for a monetary donation to attend.

Collect donations for a local cause or nonprofit:

• Diapers, wipes, formula, or other baby products
• Personal hygiene items
• Feminine hygiene items
• Paper goods (toilet tissue, paper towels, napkins)
• School uniforms
• Socks and undergarments