Outreach Updates & Stories
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.
From Garden to Table at OCC
Students at Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream are learning how to grow vegetables and eat healthier this summer thanks to the Center's first on-site garden.
DuPage Foundation Awards Outreach $150,000 Grant
From left: Megan Shebik, DuPage Foundation Trustee; Bonnie Malcolm Chrisman, Outreach Community Ministries; Ruth Ann Snodgrass and Jim Snodgrass, donor-advisors; Chris Ellerman, Outreach Community Ministries; Ruth Carlson, DuPage Foundation and Grant Committee member.
Golf | Food | Wine Experience
We celebrated the 6th annual Golf, Food & Wine Experience on June 19 at Butterfield Country Club, raising scholarship funds for Transitional Housing, the College Opportunity Program and the Employment Opportunity Center.
Summer Youth Programs 2017
Summer’s here! Outreach's summer youth programs kicked off on June 19—take a peek at the fun and learning that's planned across the sites.
*Sara’s Story
A local high school student is finding hope and healing through counseling at Wheaton Youth Outreach.
Class of 2017
Congratulations to the Student Achievement Leadership Team (SALT) program class of 2017! This year, the high school program at Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream (OCC) is graduating three seniors.
From Program Recipient to Volunteer: April’s Story
Watch as April shares about her journey from a Christmas Store recipient to an Outreach volunteer and Christ follower.
College Tour 2017
High school students from Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream and Puente del Pueblo spent their spring break visiting colleges on the annual college tour.
Discoveries Celebrates 15 Years
Discoveries Resale Shop recently marked 15 years of serving Warrenville. All proceeds directly support the programs of Warrenville Youth & Family Services.
Carefest 2017
Wheaton Bible Church volunteers served Outreach at multiple sites earlier this month, tackling everything from indoor spring cleaning to yard work.
2017 OCC Spring Dinner
The 2017 OCC Spring Dinner, benefiting the Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream, was held on April 20 at the Sheraton Lisle in Warrenville. The event featured keynote speaker Chaplain
Giving Local
After seeing the ministry change lives in their community, a local couple chooses to support Outreach as Partners.
Community Youth Serve Older Adults
Some special visitors have been bringing extra smiles to Older Adults Program participants this spring.
Middle School at PdP
Puente del Pueblo's (PdP) middle school program, which meets at both Timberlake and Main Park sites, combines academics, fun and socio-emotional learning.
Sharing Library at Jubilee Village
The Books for Birthdays team launched a sharing library at Jubilee Village, which is composed of gently used books for moms and their children.
Local Alumna Chapter Visits York
The local alumna chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma visited York Community Resource Center as part of its "Reading is Fundamental" service project.
WYFS Teams Up for a Cause
Warrenville Youth & Family Services (WYFS) staff recently had some fun connecting with community partners Warrenville Police and Fire Departments and Hubble Middle School at a dodgeball competition.
JLKD Serves Jubilee Village
Jubilee Village thanks Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties (JLKD) for making a difference in the lives of young, single mothers through recent service projects.
Books for Birthdays
Hearts of Grace launched Books for Birthdays, a project that will provide every child in OCC’s elementary school program and toddlers at Jubilee Village a new book and treats on his or her birthday.
Contributing to the Mission
Charlie and Bette Varvaro share why they choose to support Outreach as Partners.
Celebrating and Serving
An Outreach supporter uses his birthday party as an opportunity to serve Outreach and introduce friends and family to the ministry.
COP Graduates
Congratulations to Alberto Ayala and Zack Gentle, two College Opportunity Program (COP) students who recently earned their college degrees!
Furniture and Friends
Jubilee Furniture volunteers discover that the only thing better than volunteering is volunteering with your friends.
Shirene’s Wedding
After overcoming a difficult past, a Jubilee Village graduate ties the knot and includes JV staff in her special day.
Counseling and Connecting
How a WYFS counselor helped a young girl overcome anger issues while building a positive relationship with her whole family.
Christmas Store 2016
The Christmas season is a bit brighter for 1,531 local children thanks to the annual Christmas Store, hosted December 10 by Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream and Puente del Pueblo.
Annual Outreach Events
2017 OCC Spring Dinner
The 2017 OCC Spring Dinner, benefiting the Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream, was held on April 20 at the Sheraton Lisle in Warrenville. The event featured keynote speaker Chaplain
WYFS & Discoveries Volunteer Appreciation
WYFS & Discoveries volunteers are invited to this special appreciation event on April 11.
Christmas Breakfasts
Christmas Breakfasts, held over a series of Saturdays in December, are open to Outreach's Partners and Leadership Partners. Hear ministry highlights and inspiring ministry plans from CEO Chris Ellerman.
Warrenville Youth & Family Services Fall Dinner
The annual Fall Dinner on November 6, 2015 supports Warrenville Youth & Family Services.
Outreach Community Center Spring Dinner
The 30th Annual Spring Dinner benefitting the Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream will be Friday, April 29, 2016, featuring keynote speaker Father Greg Boyle.
Christmas Store
The Christmas Store is a special one-day event held each December. Qualifying families can affordably shop for Christmas gifts for their children - at a savings of 75% off retail price.