Barrington, IL-based Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, completed another unprecedented year by fulfilling its mission to support local non-profits through monetary donations. Due to its fund-raising efforts throughout 2025, the chapter was able to help local charities ring in the New Year 2026 by donating over $25,000 to various organizations, specifically in the areas of historic preservation, education, patriotism, conservation, and Native Americans.

John Spratt, Battalion Chief at Wauconda Fire Department and Signal Hill’s Mary Miller.

(L-R) Cynara Pierzina, President, Encore Music Academy, Signal Hill’s Joyce Wright, and the Academy’s Amy Tucker.

Right photo (L-R) Signal Hill’s Ruth Groth and Jen Hermonson, Parks and Recreation Director, Parks and Recreation City of Elgin.

(L-R) Beth Nawara, Curator of Elgin History Museum and Signal Hill’s Jackie Marcus in the museum archives.

(L-R) Brian Coyle, Director of Cultural Affairs for Village of Barrington, Signal Hill’s Jackie Marcus, and Conor Libit, Cultural and Community Center Manager for Village of Barrington at the Barrington White House.

Veteran Edward Trautner and “Itchy” accepted a donation from Signal Hill’s Rita Duffy.

(L-R) Kim Vigue, (Menominee, Oneida), Executive Director, and Signal Hill’s Patty Matecki.