Community Organizations

Organization

African American Men of Unity (AAMOU)
Provides mentoring, rite of passage, leadership development, cultural connection, manhood/womanhood (adulthood) training, life skills, job/career readiness and social and emotional well-being to at risk youth ages 7-21. Member of Project Safe Aurora. More information about Project Safe Aurora is available here: https://kanehealth.com/Pages/Violence-Prevention.aspx Free gun locks available for pick-up: To schedule a pick-up, email ricky1rodgers@aamou.org or call 630-606-1910
Website: https://aamou.org/
Address: 712 S. River Street, Suite H, Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-606-1910
Eligibility: Youth of all Racial/Ethnic backgrounds that desire positive role modeling and mentorship
Insurance: Services funded through grants, school districts, or private foundation and/or sliding fee scale
Language: English


Algonquin Area Public Library
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities, free gun locks available for pick-up. Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, F-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm.
Website: https://www.aapld.org/
Address: Main Library: 2600 Harnish Drive; Branch: 115 Eastgate Dr. Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: Main Library: 847-458-6060; Branch: 847-658-4343
Eligibility: Area Residents
Insurance: N/A
Language: N/A


Aurora Police Department
Law enforcement. In an emergency, call 911. Free gun locks available for pick-up. Front desk hours: 24/7
Website: https://www.aurora-il.org/342/Police-Department
Address: 1200 E Indian Trail Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 630-256-5000
Eligibility: Area Residents
Insurance: N/A
Language: N/A


Aurora Public Library
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities Warming and Cooling Center Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, Fri and Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Free gun locks available for pick-up at the times listed above.
Website: https://www.aurorapubliclibrary.org
Address: Santori: 101 S. River St; 233 West Branch: S. Constitution Dr.; Eola Branch: 555 S. Eola Rd,
Phone: 630-264-4117 (main number for all locations)
Eligibility: Area Residents
Insurance: N/A
Language: N/A


Chicano Times
Free gun locks available. To schedule delivery or pick-up, email to the address listed.
Website: chicano.times1@gmail.com (email address)
Address: Aurora-based delivery available, or pick-up at various events
Phone:
Eligibility: Area Residents
Insurance: N/A
Language: English, Spanish


Fox River Valley Libraries
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities, free gun locks avaiable for pick-up. Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, F-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.
Website: https://www.frvpld.info/
Address: 555 Barrington Avenue East Dundee, IL 60118
Phone: 847-428-3661
Eligibility: Area Residents
Insurance: N/A
Language: N/A


Kane County Health Department - Gun Lock Program
The Kane County Health Department makes gun trigger locks available for all gun owners to pick up from our lobby between the hours of 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Website: https://kanehealth.com/Pages/Locks.aspx
Address: 1240 North Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-208-3801
Eligibility: Free to all gun owners
Insurance:
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Maple Park Public Library
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities, free gun locks available for pick-up. Hours: Mon 10am-7pm, T-Th 1pm-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm.
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/mapleparklibrary/
Address: 302 Willow Street, PO Box 159, Maple Park IL 60151
Phone: 815-827-3362
Eligibility: Area Residents
Insurance: N/A
Language: N/A


Montgomery Police Department
Law Enforcement. In an emergency, call 911. Free gun locks available for pick-up during the following times: M-F 8am-4:30pm.
Website: https://www.montgomeryil.org/139/Police
Address: 10 Civic Center Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538
Phone: 630-897-8707
Eligibility: Area Residents
Insurance: N/A
Language: N/A


Pingree Grove Police Department
Law enforcement. In an emergency, call 911. Warming and Cooling Center hours: 8am-9pm. Free gun locks avaiable for pick-up at the following times: M-F 7:30am-2:30pm.
Website: https://www.villageofpingreegrove.org/155/Police-Department
Address: One Police Plaza, Pingree Grove, IL 60140
Phone: 847-464-4600
Eligibility: Area Residents
Insurance: N/A
Language: N/A


St. Charles Public Library
Book lending and media resources, youth and adult activities. Warming and Cooling Center hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, F-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. Free gun locks are available for pick-up also during the hours listed above.
Website: https://www.scpld.org/
Address: One South Sixth Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-584-0076
Eligibility: Area Residents
Insurance: N/A
Language: N/A


START Program
Equips youth for life success. START Program's vision is to be catapults for change, to be a constant hub and network for our youth. They will be able to work well in a group, but not be afraid to stand alone when necessary. They will be better equipped mentally. They will make conscious decisions and better choices throughout life. They will become more emotionally sound, learning to communicate constructively and effectively by having a platform to vent and release without being judged. They will also become physically fit. Exercise has been proven to relieve stress, to promote respect among peers, and also attack obesity head on. We focus on community and youth development, violence prevention, building bridges for success, maintaining family structure and support systems, and more. Free gun locks available for pick-up. To schedule a pick-up, email: info@STARTprograms.org or call: 312-838-5200.
Website: https://startprograms.org/
Address: 550 2nd Ave., Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: 312-838-5200
Eligibility: Youth and families
Insurance: All programs are offered at no cost unless otherwise stated and all costs or fees are subject to be waived for families who cannot afford to pay.
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