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.
Christmas Store 2018
The annual Christmas Store, which allows qualifying families to select gifts and purchase them at an affordable price, was a great success thanks to volunteers and those who donated!
Knights of Columbus Donate Coats to OCC
Thank you to the Roselle Knights of Columbus and Caputo's Fresh Market stores for donating coats to OCC! A total of 267 coats in kids' sizes from XS to XL were donated.
Making Christmas Special
Thank you to the St. Irene's Council of Catholic Women for making Christmas special for students in the WYFS Link mentoring program!
Preparing for Christmas at OCC-Villagebrook
Almost 30 adults and children came out to the OCC-Villagebrook classroom on December 7 to make ornaments for the community holiday tree in the Villagebrook office.
Quest Serves the Homeless
Warrenville Youth & Family Services (WYFS) Quest students decided to help the homeless by making homemade signs and putting donation boxes around the community.
Giving Thanks at York Community Resource Center
A Thanksgiving potluck cultivates gratitude and builds community at York Community Resource Center.