As we head into the new school year, Willow is helping kids get back to school with a backpack drive, August 1-8.  More details coming soon!

 Visit wccarecenter.org/backpacks for the latest details.

Backpack Drive

Sunday, August 1 & 8 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Willow South Barrington Lobby

• Drop off items during our church services in the lobby August 1 and August 8.
• Between services, anyone can drop off donations near the Care Center pick up lane July 25-August 8. 

Supply List

Here's the list of supplies we're collecting with your help!

• Writing Utensils: #2 pencils, pens (black, blue, red), crayons, colored pencils, markers, dry erase markers, highlighters
• Tools: Scissors, protractor, glue stick/bottle, pencil sharpener, erasers
• Paper: Spiral notebooks, three-ring binders, 3" x 5" index cards (ruled), notebook paper (wide-ruled), two-pocket folders
• Supplies: Sanitizing wipes, tissue paper, reusable water bottles, backpacks

Flyer coming soon 

Backpack Bash!

August 10-14 | Hours Vary | Mobile Locations and Care Center

• The Backpack Bash is our fun way to connect with the community and distribute the backpacks and school supplies!
• We'll have mini pop-up shops full of free backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts.
• Plus, we'll have music, food, outfit shopping, and fun!

At our Mobile locations: 

Saturday, August 7 for School District 59 in Des Plaines

Wednesday, August 11 at Helen Keller Junior High School

Friday, August 13 at Algonquin Apartments

At the Care Center:

Tuesday, Aug 10, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Wednesday, August 11, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 12, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Saturday, August 14, 8 a.m.–10 a.m.