The Local Difference
One donor shares why she chose OCM.
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Sometimes a simple breakfast and lunch can change your life.
Connie Weaver, a long-time resident of DuPage County, was invited to breakfast by a friend from church—Tim Hultgren, an OCM trustee. It … |
Why Be a Mentor?
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Mentors and mentees discuss why their relationship is so mutually beneficial and rewarding. Watch this video to learn more!
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Bus Challenge Update
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There’s less than a week left in the “Join the Race to Buy the Bus” Challenge! The challenge seeks to raise money to buy a new bus for the Outreach Community …
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Join the Race!
Hearts of Grace sponsors a special challenge to replace the bus at the Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream.
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Hearts of Grace, the women’s network that supports Outreach Community Ministries, is always looking for new ways to support the most vulnerable in our community. Currently, there’s a need for a …
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Families Helping Families
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Nic and Joy Tosto are all about family. Nic, a Warrenville resident since 1999, was a single dad with three small children when he met Joy, who was a single … |
An Investment That Pays Dividends
Impacting a high school student’s life requires time and effort. One mentor says it’s beyond worth it.
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“It’s the ultimate delayed gratification.” So says Denny, who served as a volunteer tutor and mentor with the high school program at the Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream. When he …
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Room at the Inn
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“… and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” …
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Buddy Up!
One mentor shares how he puts his faith into action by volunteering with the Big Buddies mentoring program.
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When Ted Gray talks about his little buddy, Carlos, his eyes light up and a huge smile crosses his face. “Carlos loves to play soccer,” he says. “That’s one of his …
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All I Want for Christmas
We’re recruiting Hearts of Grace women to hold gift drives for this year’s Christmas Store at the Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream.
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We’re looking for a few good women.
Actually, we’re looking for more than a few. The Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream hosts a Christmas Store for vulnerable families in December, and … |
Celebrating Back to School
Block Party in Warrenville a success despite the rain.
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Summer block parties are filled with lots of fun—good food, games to play, and new neighbors to meet! The Back to School Block Party sponsored by Warrenville Youth and Family Services …
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