Outreach Updates & Stories
Giving Thanks at York Community Resource Center
A Thanksgiving potluck cultivates gratitude and builds community at York Community Resource Center.
Puente del Pueblo Celebrates 10 Years
Since Puente del Pueblo's inception 10 years ago, it's transformed the West Chicago community. Find out more about this partnership between Outreach and Wheaton Bible Church, how Puente del Pueblo has grown, and how it's made a difference in the lives of individuals, families and the community.
2018 WYFS Fall Dinner
Check out video and photos from the 2018 Warrenville Youth & Family Services Fall Dinner!
Dressing for Success
The Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties (JLKD) recently offered a fun, educational training session on seeking employment to Jubilee Village (JV) residents, the latest in their ongoing support of JV.
Getting to Know CACTC
The Chicago Area Christian Training Consortium (CACTC) is a partnership between Outreach and other like-minded organizations to train future psychologists. Find out more about the consortium and Outreach's role within it.
Therapy Dog Returns to Quest
Gunnar the therapy dog recently returned to the Warrenville Youth & Family Services (WYFS) Quest program to celebrate the fact that he passed his first certified therapy dog test.
2018 Hearts of Grace Women’s Luncheon
Check out videos and photos from the 2018 Hearts of Grace Women's Luncheon, including the message from featured speaker Carol Kent.
WYFS Quest Showcases Art at Local Festival
As part of WYFS Quest's service learning curriculum, students were tasked with making canvas artwork featuring Outreach's mission statement to enter in Warrenville's annual Art on the Prairie festival.
Wheaton College Students Serve Jubilee Village
A group of Wheaton transfer students recently cleaned and organized the transitional housing facility while finding out more about the experiences of young, single mothers.
Quest Students Host Fundraiser
Students from the Warrenville Youth & Family Services (WYFS) Quest program had a blast, learned about basic business principles, and funded a fun trip at its third annual fundraiser in early August.
Middle School Students Complete Prevention Programs
Middle school students at OCC recently completed the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)/G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program led by local police officers.
Backpacks and School Supplies
Thanks to the generosity of two local church groups, students from OCC-Villagebrook have been outfitted with backpacks filled with school supplies.
WYFS Summer Quest Learns About Advocacy
Students in the Warrenville Youth & Family Services' summer youth program, Quest, have been learning about advocacy and writing their senators as part of Quest's service learning curriculum.
Summer Youth Program at OCC
The JNS (Jubilee Neighborhood School) program at Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream (OCC) has had a busy summer! Check out some of the highlights.
Art at OCC-Villagebrook
Thanks to a new program that launched this summer, Art at Villagebrook, adult residents in the community are able to enjoy fellowship while exploring their creative side.
Christmas in July
Please join us for our Christmas in July gift drive in preparation for the upcoming 2018 Christmas Store!
DuPage Foundation Awards Outreach Milestone Grant
Outreach is honored to be the recipient of the DuPage Foundation’s 6,000th grant, which will support York Community Resource Center.
OCC Hosts Author Mary Morgan
Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream hosted children’s Author Mary Morgan for a book-signing and special reading with the elementary students on May 8. Mary first met with the younger students in the JNS program,
Quest Celebrates National Day of Prayer
Quest, the Warrenville Youth & Family Services (WYFS) youth program, celebrated the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3rd. This year’s theme was “Unity” and Ephesians 4:3-3: “Make every effort to keep the unity
2018 College Tour
High school students from Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream (OCC) and Puente del Pueblo (PdP) in West Chicago spent their spring break visiting colleges on the annual college tour, as part of the College
WYFS Volunteer Appreciation Event
The annual WYFS Volunteer Appreciation Event was held on Monday, April 16 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Warrenville. Warrenville Youth & Family Services and Discoveries Resale Store & Furniture Annex staff honored the volunteers by
OCC Spring Dinner
The 2018 OCC Spring Dinner, benefiting Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream, was held on Friday, April 13 at the Embassy Suites in Naperville. This meaningful annual event was marked by the testimony of keynote speaker
OCC Villagebrook Hosts Easter Egg Hunt
On the cold, blustery Saturday of March 24th, 50 parents and children ventured outdoors to participate in the annual OCC-Villagebrook Egg Hunt. Almost 1000 brightly colored eggs were hidden around the Outreach classroom and
Going Beyond the Call
WYFS counselors are joining forces with the Warrenville Fire Protection Unit to treat mental health issues in crisis situations, and to help firefighters deal with traumatic events.
OCC Villagebrook Students Serve Parents and Families
As the culmination of their cooking classes, Outreach-Villagebrook students prepared and served dinner to their parents and families, an impressive feat performed under the instruction of Ms. Linda, the University of Illinois Extension Educator. Showing
Supporting the College Tour
A former OCC staff member continues supporting the annual college tour by donating towards it and motivating students to raise money for the trip at the same time.
Link Mentoring Learns Woodworking
A Warrenville Youth & Family Services (WYFS) Link mentor was recently able to share one of his hobbies with mentors and mentees.
Volunteer Group at OCC-Villagebrook
Thanks to Wheaton Bible Church volunteers for getting their hands dirty and serving at OCC-Villagebrook's after-school program.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Speaks to OCC Students
High school students from the Student Achievement Leadership Team (SALT) program at OCC were recently treated to a visit by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Robert Thomas. Judge Thomas spoke to the students about his life and career.
More Than a Meal
A Jubilee Village resident recently expressed her gratitude to staff and fellow residents by preparing a feast for the entire group.
Annual Outreach Events
2018 Hearts of Grace Women’s Luncheon
Check out videos and photos from the 2018 Hearts of Grace Women's Luncheon, including the message from featured speaker Carol Kent.
OCC Spring Dinner
The 2018 OCC Spring Dinner, benefiting Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream, was held on Friday, April 13 at the Embassy Suites in Naperville. This meaningful annual event was marked by the testimony of keynote speaker
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2018
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Celebration featured an inspiring message from Moody Bible Institute Radio Host Roy Patterson, a performance by OCC's children's choir, update on OCC's College Opportunity Program and more.
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 supports Warrenville Youth & Family Services.
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.