Kristi’s Story
One Woman’s Journey To Independence
Life Lessons
This summer, thanks to the OCC Big Buddy program, one high school student took a break from the classroom to get a hands-on lesson in construction. It all started when Dick Routsen, Big Buddy mentor, noticed that his neighbors’ shed needed a new roof—and saw an opportunity. "Our neighbors Ken and Mary Jo Krauss, fellow OCC volunteers
Water Day
Water Day, a fun event for students and staff alike, marked the last week of OCC's 2017 summer programs.
Challenge Match Supports WYFS Youth
Thank you to all who helped us meet the Alfred Bersted Challenge match with $31,625 by June 30! Thanks to generous donations, the foundation will award $25,000 to the Quest program at Warrenville Youth & Family Services (WYFS), improving outcomes for at-risk students and making a positive impact on local youth. Chris, an eighth-grade program participant, says Quest is the
L2E Summer
Highlights of the Learn 2 Earn (L2E) junior high summer program included visits from 2017 Miss Black Teen Illinois and US Army Recruiter Sergeant Oviedo, as well as participation in the D.A.R.E. program.
Therapy Dog Visits Quest Students at WYFS
A local friend of Warrenville Youth & Family Services introduces Quest students to Animal Assisted Therapy by bringing her puppy-in-training to visit.
Author’s Visit and Book Signing at York
Check out photos of a special event at York Community Resource Center: an author visit and book signing.
Summer Superheroes at WYFS
Students in the Quest summer youth program are researching their culture and country of origin, finding the "superhero" of their nationality.
Summer at Villagebrook
Teen Council served Northern Illinois Food Bank's Mobile Pantry; Wheaton Christian Reformed Church reaches out to students at this summer's Fun in the Park.
Summer at PdP
Business mentoring, summer camp, anatomy lessons and more—check out photos from Puente's summer youth program.