United SERTOMA (SERvice TO MAnkind) in Lemont, Illinois, is a volunteer-based 501 (c)(3) charitable organization by a group of dedicated individuals who had a desire to help those in need of assistance in Lemont, Lockport and Homer Glen communities. The SERTOMA Foundation, an international charity, believes that universal communication, whether heard, seen or spoken, is the key to human understanding. The purpose of the SERTOMA Foundation is to support the approved charitable and educational programs of our SERTOMA family through effective fund raising, investment of funds and the distribution of proceeds.United SERTOMA has raised and distributed over $700,000 to local causes in Lemont and surrounding communities over the past twenty-five years. It is our continued goal to raise funds to assist as many as we can. Charitable partners have included Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy, Shady Oaks Camp, Hope & Friendship and Little Mountain Community Theatre.

In 1996 a group of Grundy and Will County businessmen, with a common interest in outdoor sports and a desire to help those less fortunate, created Sportsmen for Charity. The early years produced some good results through Golf Outings, Shooting Events and Raffles. In 1999 an annual event was started and has grown steadily with each passing year. Together these events to date have provided $1,500,000.00 to local Charities. Last year we were able to contribute $100,000 to Center for Disability Services, (formerly UCP) , $13,000 to Hope Helps, $7,500 to Big Brother/Big Sisters, $5,000 to Special Connections, and $10,000 to Operation St Nick and other local charitable organizations.