WHO WE ARE
Brown County is home to a wide range of nonprofit organizations working to strengthen our community through education, support services, youth programs, and more.
Community & Economic Development
Action Brown County (ABC)
Promotes community and economic development through local initiatives and events
Website: browncountyil.org
Facebook: @actionbrowncounty
United Way of Brown County
Raises and distributes funds to local nonprofits, supporting youth programs and low-income families
Website: browncountyuw.com
Facebook: @browncountyuw
Tracy Family Foundation
A private foundation supporting education, leadership, and community development in Brown County
Website: tracyfoundation.org
Facebook: @tracyfamilyfoundation
Health & Human Services
Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois
Provides mental health services across the region
Website: mhcwi.org
Facebook: @MHCWI
Brown County Food Basket
Offers supplemental food to families in need, distributing food monthly at the old Versailles School
Phone: (217) 773-3903
Brown County Against Cancer
Provides financial support to Brown County residents battling cancer
Facebook: @BrownCountyAgainstCancer
Education & Youth
Brown County Music Boosters
Supports music education programs in local schools
Phone: (217) 773-2513
Mt. Sterling Community Center YMCA
The Mt. Sterling Community Center YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the community through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
Website: mtsterlingymca.net
Facebook: @mtsterlingymca
Housing & Community Facilities
Harvest House Inc.
Provides rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults, and people with disabilities
Phone: (217) 773-3325
Randolph Lane Housing Corporation
Develops and manages rental housing for eligible individuals based on income, age, or disability
Phone: (217) 773-3325
Country Lane Apartments
Offers affordable housing options for low- to moderate-income families
Phone: (217) 773-3325
Faith-Based & Civic Organizations
Hope Through Faith Ministries, Inc.
Provides faith-based community support and services
Website: hopethroughfaithministries.com
Facebook: HopeThroughFaithMinistriesInc
Ministerial Alliance of Brown County
A coalition of local churches collaborating on community outreach
Phone: (217) 773-3903
Kiwanis Club of Brown County, Illinois
Focuses on serving the children of the world through various community service projects
Facebook: @KiwanisClubofBrownCountyIllinois