Every Little Bit Helps!
Deep in the heart of one of St. Charles’s treasured landmarks lies a hidden gem. STC Underground is a place where teens can hang out with friends, do homework, access computers, play video games or watch TV — all the kinds of things teens normally do after school and on weekends. More than 1,000 local teens are members.
With its classic leather sofa and chairs to its impressive bank of computer terminals and gaming equipment, the Underground is every teenager’s dream environment. A microwave oven and beverage machines are available, while entertainment systems serve up the latest movie releases. There’s a stage where budding musicians can “strut their stuff” and pool tables where friends can “shoot some stick.” Tables and chairs provide a quiet place to do homework, aided by direct computer access to resources via the internet. Both drug- and alcohol-free, the Underground offers a safe, friendly and comfortable environment for students in grades 6-12.
Open 40 hours each week, the teen center staff’s mission is to provide structure and attention, helping teens build interpersonal skills, enhance their self-esteem and discover new interests. The staff have personal, educational and professional experience qualifying them to work with youth, but what separates them from their peers is the level of compassion and involvement both bring to their work. Spend any time talking to them about the Underground and the students they see there every day, and their enthusiasm and caring shine through, from their concern for the kids’ well-being to their pride in the teens’ accomplishments.
Fundraising Events
Community Garage Sale
Keep all the profits from your sale! More than 100 homes participate annually! For details: click here
Holiday Fundraising Campaign
Making an end-of-year tax donation? Consider supporting your local teens! The annual average attendance record of 5,500 visits clearly indicate that STC Underground Teen Center is enjoyed by teens of all ages. To make a contribution of any amount: click here
How Teens Help Raise Funds
- Grant Presentations
- Bake Sale
- Holiday Gift Wrapping
- Car Wash
- Concession Sales
History of Contributors
In recognition & appreciation for the generous donors over the years:
2018
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $500
St. Charles Youth Commission Program Support: $3500
St. Charles Youth Commission Renovation Grant: $2700
Kane County Health Department Social Norms Marketing Grant: $5000
2017
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $1000
St. Charles Youth Commission: $3500
The Zimmers Family: $30
The Kasal Family: $50
The Andersen Family: $100
The Barfield Family: $100
2016
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $1000
St. Charles Youth Commission $3500
2015
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $1000
St. Charles Youth Commission $3500
Kane County Reality Program Grant: $2,500
2014
Riverstone Wealth Partners/INVEST Financial: $250
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $1000
St. Charles Youth Commission $3500
Kane County Reality Program Grant: $1,000
2013
Jeff Greenwald: $100
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $1000
St. Charles Youth Commission $3600
2012
Anderson Enterprises Inc.: $15
Mendel Plumbing and Heating: $50
Mc Nally’s Irish Pub: $50
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $1000
St. Charles Youth Commission: $3600
2011
St. Charles Youth Commission: $3000
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $1000
Kelly Orthodontics: $50
Bond Dental Studios/Dr. Irena M. Hyrel DDS: $100
Mike and Nancy Hill: $25
Alarm Detection Systems Inc.: $25
St. Charles Township: $1000
Colonial Cafe Certificates
2010
St. Charles Youth Commission: $3450
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $1100
Dickens Mason Kissel DDS LTD: $50
Tri-City Fitness: $50
WEBIT Services Inc.: $25
Kelly Orthodontics: $50
Michelle S. Horton DDS: $15
Anonymous: $15
Marketing and More, Inc.: $50
Treasurer of Unity Lodge: $100
PMA Outdoor Equipment: $100
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church: $50
Delnor community Residental Living, Inc.: $100
DBA/Marshall Architects: $25
Moss Family Funeral Home LTD.: $50
2009
St. Charles Youth Commission: $4300
St. Charles Noon Kiwanis: $950
Grimms Hallmark Stores: $25
Gina’s Subs and Pizza Inc.: $25
St. Charles Bank and Trust Company: $100
Dawn’s Beach Hut: $15
Colonial Café Certificates
Darlene Marcusson: $25
E. and T. Glass and Mirror Inc.: $25
Tri City Exchange Club Foundation: $50
PMA Outdoor Equipment Inc.: $100
Sam’s Club Gift Card
O’Donnell Commercial Real Estate: $50
2008
St. Charles Youth Commission: $4300
Kiwanis: $650
PMA Outdoor Equipment: $100
Harris NA: $100
Samuel and Darlene Marcusson: $15
Lazarus House: $15
Grimms Hallmark Store: $25
Dawn’s Cafe LTD: $15
Kelly Orthodontics: $25
Klinkey Heating and Sheet Metal: $50
Penny Hazen Insurance Agency Inc.: $25
Marshall Architects: $50
Colonial Ice Cream Certificates
2007
St. Charles Youth Commission: $3,200
Kiwanis: $950
Delnor Community Hospital: $25
Harris Bank of St. Charles: $100
G. Klemm Roofing Co.: $15
Frank Advisory Services: $50
PMA Outdoor Equipment, Inc.: $100
Michael & Nancy Hill: $50
Dare to Engage, Inc.: $50
Grimm’s Hallmark Stores: $25
The Holmstad: $100
O’Donnell Commercial Real Estate: $50
Dawn’s Cafe and Ice Cream Creations: $15
Marshall Architects: $50
E & T Glass and Mirror: $25
Life Journey’s Counseling, Inc.: $25
2006
St. Charles Youth Commission: $1,200
Dick’s Sporting Goods: $75
St. Charles Breakfast Rotary: $250
Klinkey Heating and Sheet Metal, Inc. Air Conditioning: $250
Sunshine Lighting: $50
Grimm’s Hallmark: $25
Kelly Orthodontics: $50
DBA/Marshall Architects: $50
Darlene Marcusson: $25
Fox Waterproofing: $25
PMA Outdoor Equipment, Inc.: $100
Evergreen Landscape Associates, LLC $50
Cooper Hong, Inc.: $100
First Choice Bank: $100
Campton Township: $25
Autumn Tree Care Experts, Inc.: $50
Harris Bank of St. Charles: $100
2005
St. Charles Kiwanis Noon Club: $500
St. Charles Youth Commission: $1,200
St. Charles Breakfast Rotary: $500
1-800-DryClean of Eastern Kane Co. – James Galdikas
Mike & Vicki Congleton
Barabra Anderson
DBA/Marshal Architects
Grimm’s Hallmark Store
Harris Bank of St. Charles
Life Journeys Counseling
Murray Properties, Inc/Foxfield Realty, INC
Darlene Marcusson
Slender Lady of St. Charles
Spare Wheels Transportation, INC
PMA Outdoor Equipment Inc.
Stephanie Doherty/Coldwell Banker
Sunshine Lighting, INC
Yurs Funeral Homes
First Choice Bank – Ken Shuman
2004
St. Charles Kiwanis Noon Club: $500
St. Charles Breakfast Rotary Club: $1,000
St. Charles Youth Commission: $1,200
Mike & Vicki Congleton
Evergreen Landscape Associates
Fox Basement Waterproofing
Eric & Rebecca Groth
Harris Bank of St. Charles
Michele Horton DDS.
Life Journeys Counseling
Klinkey Heating & Sheet Metal
Larry & Sharon Maholland
Murray Properties, Inc
PMA Outdoor Equipment Inc.
Robert & Kimberly Walters
Jackie Schieszler
Windy City Amusement, Inc-Anthony J. Salerno Jr.
2003
St. Charles Youth Commission: $5,200
St. Charles Kiwanis Noon Club: $470
AMI Communications
Barabra Anderson
Blue Goose Supermarket
Charlestowne Cinema 18
Mike & Vicki Congleton
LaSalle Bank
Murray Properties INC.
Wehler Peterson & Associates, Ltd.
Prior to 2003
James Web Jr. and Nick Web with donated materials from Royal Builders, constructed a stage in the Keg Room of the STC Underground. The stage is used monthly for our concert series and boasts an array of other daily uses at the teen center.