The North Aurora Mothers Club (NAMC) is an Illinois 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Each year, we disburse monies raised to various community organizations and our local schools. In the 2010-2011 year, we disbursed over $20,000. Here is a sample of the organizations we have helped in the past:

• All District 129 schools in North Aurora
• Messenger Public Library
• Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
• Todd Early Childhood Center
• LivingWell Cancer Resource Center
• Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry
• Family Counseling Service
• Mutual Ground
• Herbie's Friends (part of Fox Valley Hospice)
• North Aurora River District Alliance
• Day One Network
• Hesed House
• Pregnancy Information Center
• Hoofbeats and Heartbeats
• Visiting Nurses Association
• Youth Outlook

NAMC Members at the June 2010 Banquet

Throughout the year we sponsor several local events, raise money for local organizations and recognize community members for their service.

• Operation Christmas
  The NAMC coordinates and supports a community-wide effort to help more than 50 families in need during the holiday season with their wish lists and household needs.



• North Aurora Winter Gala Fundraiser
  Held in February, this event is open to the community. All are invited to share in a fun filled evening of dinner, dancing and silent auction/raffles. For ticket information please email waysandmeans@northauroramothersclub.org.



• Commitment to Service Award
  Award given annually to a community member who embodies the spirit of the NAMC�s mission.



• North Aurora Days
  Three days of music, food, and games.



• Free Community Dinner
  A free dinner provided on a Sunday evening in the middle of winter. All North Aurora residents are invited to share an evening of with their neighbors and friends while enjoying a warm, hearty pasta dinner.



• North Aurora Community Parade
  The annual North Aurora Community Parade is held on the third Sunday of each May at 2 pm. The parade celebrates North Aurora businesses, clubs, friends and neighbors with floats from schools, bands and organizations in the village, and is followed by North Aurora River District Alliance's Party in the Park at the Fox Valley riverfront.

The NAMC participates in our community through many philanthropic endeavors. Some recent activities include:

• Hannah Brazendale Replenishment Blood Drive
• March of Dimes March for Babies
• Feed My Starving Children (Aurora)
• Northern Illinois Food Bank
• Fox Valley Hospice Cookie Drive
• Fox Valley Animal Welfare League
• Book Drive for Family Focus
• Adopt-a-Highway (Orchard Road between Oak and Randall)