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 We Do Care is becoming a catalyst to connect the Community with established service organizations that provide tangible support and/or thanks to our men and women in uniform. These service organizations are who we consider to be our partners.
Through our Freedom Festival we plan to make a real difference by having you interact with these partners to determine how you would like to best help those who serve. Our partners typically provide support for one or more of the three following groups.
Active Duty Men & Women – who are answering the call of duty.
Military Families – who are sacrificing every day.
Veterans – who have given so much for you and I and continue to earn our support.
Use the links at the left to learn about the specific partners who will be on site and in our Care Village during past and future Freedom Festivals.
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 Saturday September 6, 2008, We Do Care is hosting Barrington's 1st annual 9.11 Mile Freedom Run. This runner and walker friendly race will be special in many ways. In remembrance of the courage, compassion, and triumph of the human spirit, that has come from the 9.11 terrorists attacks, race participants will have the chance to bring these same qualities to our beautiful yet challenging course through Barrington and Barrington Hills countryside. Unique performance race shirts will allow for personalized messages of support and thanks to our men and women in uniform, veterans, and military families. All the details will be announced soon...so return here often to learn more and watch for registration information.
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An evening exploring the ideals of democracy, freedom, & liberty. Jacob Needleman, professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University and author of The American Soul, will be the featured guest. At the heart of The American Soul is a call to rediscover the timeless truths hidden within the founding vision of the American nation.
Questions to be explored include:
• What is the idea of America?
• What does America mean?
• What are the duties we have that are implied by our rights?
• What was the spiritual core at the founding of our country?
• What is freedom?
• Is democracy more than a model of government?
• What is the common greatness that we are all a part of?
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Yellow Ribbon
Support Group
Our mission is to support the men and women of the United States active military forces deployed to foreign shores through prayers, letters, and "wish list" packages on behalf of all Americans. Encourage their continued dedication to the protection of the United States and the endorsement of peace on earth around the world. Learn More
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