Spring Break Fun at Villagebrook
OCC-Villagebrook kicked off spring break with some friendly competition, community fellowship, and fun with a pasta sauce cookoff.
Angela’s Story
Growing up in DuPage County, Angela’s life took a significant turn when her family experienced the tragic loss of her father. She spent her adolescence figuring out life for herself. When she discovered she was pregnant, she moved back home but soon realized her living situation was unsafe. She enrolled in the Employment Opportunity Center
Leaving a Legacy: WYO Director Gail Hoffman Retires
As Gail Hoffman retires from Wheaton Youth Outreach, she reflects on her 21 years at the organization, the growth and change the programs have experienced, special memories, and her plans for the future.
Valentines at WYFS Quest
The Warrenville Youth & Family Services Quest program celebrated Valentine's Day with a fun party! Students ate pizza, made valentines, and played "Cupid Dodgeball," "Who is my Valentine?" and bingo with prizes. According to Quest teacher Beth O’Connor, the day was full of laughter, teamwork and overall good company. One student said, "We should
Community Dodgeball
Warrenville Youth & Family Services (WYFS) and Wheaton Youth Outreach (WYO) staff recently joined in the fun at a community dodgeball tournament at Hubble Middle School on February 13. The event raised funds for the Hubble Middle School athletics department. Several WYFS staff and LINK mentoring pairs cheered on the WYFS/WYO team from the bleachers. "Overall,
Valentines at OCC-Villagebrook
Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream-Villagebrook residents recently joined together for an evening of crafting on February 13 to prepare for Valentine's Day. The group made Valentine boxes for students to bring to school the next day to contain all the Valentines they would be receiving. Teen Council and Parent Council members were on hand
Giving from the Heart
Longtime Outreach supporters Hal and Jennifer Merck share their heart for Kingdom giving, why they chose Outreach, and how they maximize their gifts.
Local Scout Serves Jubilee Village
Thank you to Vince Cascio, a young man working on his final badge towards becoming an Eagle Scout, for serving Jubilee Village! For his project, Vince chose to bless Jubilee Village with two benches for the outdoor patio.
MLK Day Celebration 2019
The 20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration took place on Monday, January 21. This year’s theme was “Beloved Community: Becoming the Dream” and featured speaker was Dr. Sheila Caldwell, chief intercultural engagement officer at Wheaton College.
Spreading Christmas Cheer at York
York Community Resource Center held a Christmas event on December 8 that included tree decorating, Christmas crafts and gift wrapping.