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

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Vote for your favorite design!VOTING HAS BEGUN!!!!!

Use the LiNk in comments to vote for your favorite 45th Anniversary Design.

Voting ends Friday, March 29th at midnight.

One vote each please!
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Best seniors in DeKalb County!

If you are interested in donating to our Silent Auction and Raffles, the links are below.

We love creativity too!Yay!!! Our Community Open House is on April 20th from 1:30-3:30pm!

The Silent Auction and Raffle proceeds will help offset rising prices of goods and services so we can keep costs down for these very important seniors!

Would you like to donate a basket or even an item or two from our Amazon wish list? The links are below for your convenience.

Our team of basket makers are experts at making magic with random items. If you have new items not being used and need re-gifting send them in!
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The puppies are coming!!!!!!

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the ReSale Shop, enjoy music, games, raffles and auctions, and........

adopt a puppy!

We are in need of Silent Auction Basket items. See the link below to donate.We've added more info about our Community Open House on Saturday, April 20th, 2024.

Silent Auction, Games , Raffles, Music, Shopping, and.........

PUPPIES!!

Tails Humane Society will be holding an adoption event during our Open House! Yay!

We are also looking for items for our auction baskets. Check out the e-mail below for suggested items.
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Design contest is open to everyone! No age restrictions! More detailed info in Comment Section.The 45th Anniversary Logo Design Contest is LIVE!!!

The winning design will be featured on multiple merchandise options that will be available for purchase at our Community Open House on Saturday, April 20th from 1:30-3:30pm. (SAVE THE DATE! More info coming soon.)

There is no age requirement to participate, everyone is welcome to submit an entry. More detailed information is available in the e-mail link below in #c#comments
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If you have a group who would like to come visit give us a call at 815-756-8444.

We love visitors 😁😁😁
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First sign of SPRING!! Easter decor is now available.

Hop on by the ReSale Shop and take a peek.
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If you'd like the e-mail detailing contest guidelines that goes out on 2/27/24, go to our contact page at barbcitymanor.org. or DM us your name and e-mail address!We're getting ready to celebrate!🎉🎉🎉

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming logo design contest!
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Welcome Sarah Norwell!!!!Say hello to our spring intern Sarah! She has been working hard all day refreshing the Barb City Manor Instagram page. Follow us on IG to see her progress.

Thank you The Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies at NIU and DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership for such a great program!

We are excited to collaborate with Sarah Norwell over the next few months on some very special 45th Anniversary projects.

**Access our Instagram below!
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During a recent Crossword Puzzle Activity a resident was asked "How do you know so much?"

Her response "I read a lot of books set in many different places about many different subjects".

We offering you a great education in February!

ALL BOOKS ARE ONLY 25 CENTS!
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