Giving & Volunteering

Since 1979, Barb City Manor has been a 501(c)3 not-for-profit retirement community. Through the generous support of our donors, we can provide safe, comfortable independent living for all people 62 and older. By donating to our Barb City Manor Project Fund or Resident Assistance Fund, your support will help us continue our mission to serve seniors in our community.

Ways to give financially

  • Choose the Donate button on our website
  • Donate through mail or in person.  Please make checks out to Barb City Manor and mail or drop off at 680 Haish Blvd., DeKalb, Il 60115. If you would like to direct your gift to our Project Fund or Resident Assistance Fund please add it in the memo section.
  • Donate to the Barb City Manor Fund or Barb City Manor Endowed Fund at the DeKalb County Community Foundation
  • Planned giving allows you to support Barb City Manor and leave a legacy of love.

Contact us to discuss how to make the most of your gift.

 

Other ways to contribute

  • Donate your gently used items to the Friends of Barb City Manor ReSale Shop.  All proceeds from the ReSale Shop benefit the residents of Barb City Manor.
  • Shop the Friends of Barb City Manor ReSale Shop
  • Donate your time and talents by volunteering.  Contact us about volunteer opportunities.

Friends of Barb City Manor ReSale Shop

Its almost time!If you've been there before you KNOW its yummy. If you haven't gone yet, now is the time to try McAlister's Deli!Drop your receipt in the donation box at the register and McAlister's Deli will donate 20%! Its GAME ON!!!! We set a record at Texas Roadhouse, can we do the same at McAlister's???Wednesday, April 9th 10:30am-9pm**online pick -up orders must come inside and request a printed receipt**Its almost time!If you've been there before you KNOW its yummy. If you haven't gone yet, now is the time to try McAlister's Deli!Drop your receipt in the donation box at the register and McAlister's Deli will donate 20%! Its GAME ON!!!! We set a record at Texas Roadhouse, can we do the same at McAlister's???Wednesday, April 9th 10:30am-9pm**online pick -up orders must come inside and request a printed receipt** ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for supporting our ReSale Shop!We loved all of the new games and activities! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are right around the corner from "Book On A Beach" time! Stock up on your faves at our Semi-Annual 25 Cent Book Sale! Happening now through April 30th.**Please note the ReSale Shop will be closed on Easter Sunday. ... See MoreSee Less
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ATTENTION PLATE COLLECTORS!!The ReSale Shop received a huge donation of over 50 collector plates!Designs include: Nursery Rhymes, Seasons, Norman Rockwell, The Wizard of Oz and more.The shop is located at 680 Haish Blvd., inside Barb City Manor.Hours: Wednesday 9-12 Sunday 1-4 ... See MoreSee Less
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Check out the ReSale Shop in the new BCM video! ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you get "Kylie Perkins'd" over the past 2 weeks?Through tough love, this TikTok influencer has millions of us raiding every closet and storage space in our homes! Removing all of the un-needed and unnecessary items and working our way toward a more minimalist lifestyle. "If you don't love it enough to keep having to take care of it...pass it on!"We're here for all of you who got the bug! The ReSale shop is in need of home & holiday decor items, kitchen wares and small appliances and whatever else needs a new home!Receive a FREE I love BCM decal when you donate! Donations can be brought to the main office anytime. For REALLY large donations, please call 815-756-8444 to schedule a drop off.Happy organizing!Sarah and Anne from Barb City Manor were our Guest DJs today! We talked about an exciting fundraiser they have coming up at Pizza, Beer, Whiskey in Sycamore and also discussed their Resale shop! You can donate at any time or go do a little shopping. Check out the discussion on the Guest DJ Podcast: omny.fm/shows/guest-dj/2-26-25-guest-dj-barb-city-manor ... See MoreSee Less
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Final days of our annual fundraiser!SUNSHINE = KINDNESS"Among those surveyed, 89% said showing someone else an act of kindness made them feel either significantly, somewhat, or a little better, and 90% said receiving an act of kindness made them feel those ways."We are in our last week of Light Up The Manor. If the sunshine is sparking the overwhelming need for random acts of kindness, the residents of Barb City Manor can help!barbcitymanor.org/light-up-the-manor/ ... See MoreSee Less
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For the safety of our volunteers and shoppers, we will be closed on Wednesday, February 12th.Be safe and warm everyone! ... See MoreSee Less
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