Thanksgiving Basket Outreach
This is an annual outreach in partnership with Rock of our Salvation Church on Chicago's westside. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to prepare Thanksgiving baskets and/or deliver them to families in the Austin Community. This year, Thanksgiving baskets will be due to the Office of Christian Outreach (North end of the Todd M. Beamer Student Center) on November 16th and will be distributed November 17th. If you are interested in participating this year, you can find the list of items to include in your basket here. If you would also like to help deliver baskets, please come in to the OCO or stop by our table at the Stupe for more details.
Angel Tree Outreach
This is an annual outreach in partnership with Prison Fellowship. This year, Wheaton will sponsor 100 children from the Austin Community of Chicago. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to purchase gifts and/or deliver them with the help of members from Rock of our Salvation Church. This year, Angel Tree gifts will be due to the Office of Christian Outreach (North end of the Todd M. Beamer Student Center) December 10th and will be distributed December 15th. If you are interested in sponsoring a child or delivering presents please come in to the OCO for more details.