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SINGO at the Farm

Friday, Oct. 23, 6-9 p.m. | Register today!

Main Stay Farm’s Harvest at the Farm Multi-Chamber Mixer, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 5–7 p.m.

Multi-Chamber Mixer

Tuesday, October 27 | 5-7 PM

2026 Founders’ Award recipient Patty Johnson (center) with Main Stay founder Sara Foszcz (left) and Volunteer Manager Monica

Patty Johnson Receives Main Stay’s 2026 Founders’ Award

A volunteer since 2013, Patty brings a warm, steady presence to Main Stay

Fall Diddley Craft Show flyer for October 10–11, 2026, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, featuring 200+ artists and vendors.

Fall Diddley 2026

Shop, explore and support mental health services in McHenry County!

Main Stay SINGO sponsorship graphic featuring a lighted marquee sign that reads “SINGO! Become a Sponsor!”

Become a SINGO Sponsor

Become a 2026 SINGO at the Farm Sponsor

Two goats standing closely together in a grassy farm enclosure, with one gently resting its head against the other. Text overlay says September 14.

Dementia Care: A Community Education Opportunity

September 14 | 10-11 AM | On-site | Free to Public

Graphic featuring diagonal stripes in muted red, yellow, white, blue, and green on a dark gray background, representing the Disability Pride flag.

Disability Pride Event

Saturday, July 25 | 10AM-1PM | Off-site

Pink poppy flowers bloom from Main Stay's adaptive garden in the foreground with Main Stay's cupola and weather vane visible against a sunset sky with scattered clouds.

Roots & Rhythms: A Night in the Garden

August 14 | 5-7 PM | On-site

A sheep wearing a Santa hat while standing in an arena at Main Stay Therapeutic Farm

Christmas in July

Help spread some holiday cheer this Christmas in July at Main Stay!

Main Stay’s Northern Lights Holiday Card featuring the words “Happy Holidays,” horse Zeke standing beneath the Northern Lights, and a 32nd Annual Communicator Awards Award of Distinction seal.

Main Stay Receives Award of Distinction for Northern Lights Holiday Card

We did it again!

Help Bring Brandy and George to Main Stay

Help bring two new program horses to Main Stay!

How You Can Help

Main Stay is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and receives no state or federal funding. Through the generosity of individuals, private foundations, corporations and service organizations, Main Stay is able to touch hundreds of lives each year.

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