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Sunday, January 14, 2018

Safe Families for Children Fundraiser at Chicago Auto Show!

LYDIA Home and Safe Families for Children is proud to invite you to First Look for Charity on February 9^th. This black-tie affair enables participants to behold the nation’s largest auto show in grandeur, the evening before the show opens to the public, and indulge in a variety of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live music and a new vehicle giveaway.

Here's the best part: For each ticket you buy, Lydia Home and Safe Families for Children receives a tax deductible donation of $223. These funds come directly to us for programs helping children and families in crisis. It’s an amazing opportunity to enjoy a unique experience and help hurting people at the same time.

We need your help!
Please purchase your tickets right away and share this event with your friends and family. If you’re not able to attend, please consider giving a gift to support the children we serve.

Buy your tickets now!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Benefit Concert for LYDIA

projectMUSIC

Featuring Spirit Family Reunion on Aug. 24

You are invited to spend an eclectic and energizing evening with Spirit Family Reunion at a benefit concert for LYDIA. Funds raised through this special event on Aug. 24 will be used to send the 40 kids who live at LYDIA to camp. It's all part of projectMUSIC, which has raised more than $150,000 for the cause since 2007.

The concert will take place at Catalyst Ranch in Chicago. Only 150 tickets are available, at a cost of $200 each (every $400 enables us to send one child to overnight camp). CLICK TO LEARN MORE

PURCHASE A TICKET or, if you can't attend, please MAKE A DONATION. When purchasing a ticket or making a donation, please be sure to select projectMUSIC - Donation Only or projectMUSIC - Ticket.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Lydia Benefit Gala 2012

Save The Date!

LYDIA's Benefit Gala 2012

Thursday, November 15

Donald E. Stevens Convention Center

Rosemont, Illinois

The evening will include a silent auction, dinner and a special message by popular pastor, speaker, and author Stuart Briscoe! You will also hear inspirational stories from people whose lives have been touched by LYDIA's ministry of compassion.

For information about hosting a table or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Erica Dorantes byemail or call 773-653-2249.

CLICK TO RSVP

Thursday, May 24, 2012

projectMUSIC™

Take one night. Make some music. Send 40 kids to camp.

Donate Now

June 16, 20127 - 10 pm
Catalyst Ranch
656 West Randolph
Chicago, IL

To attend this event or make a contribution to help, please click here.
100% of your contribution will help fund a child from LYDIA attend overnight camp.

For more information, click here: http://www.lydiahome.org/event.aspx?site_id=10086&event_id=293627

featuring a special private, acoustic performanceexperience and an eclectic and energizing evening,
by American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox
to benefit the LYDIA.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT WILLOW CREEK

Select Thursdays & Saturdays, May 10-June 7, 2018, 7pm - 9pm DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 4pm - 8pm Adoption Community Picnic. Butterfield Park, Elmhurst. Join us for an evening of connection with other adoptive families! A photographer will be taking free family photos. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP at adoption@willowcreek.org .

Thursdays, July 19-Oct 25, 2018 DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 8:30am-5:00pm DCFS Educational Advocacy training. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

ON-GOING GROUPS

Waiting Families Group: Families in the process of adopting meet every 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11:15 service (about 12:30) in the Link, (the breezeway connecting the atrium to the Care Center) for connection, support, & encouragement. For more information contact Angela Osgood at 773-430-5304.

First Mom Group: Women who have placed a child for adoption are invited to meet together for community, encouragement, support, & healing. no matter where you are on your journey. The group meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:45. For more information contact Jan Collins (a fellow birthmother) at 773-983-3773.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Adoption Church Co-Coordinator: Help coordinate the adoption activities associated with the Adoption Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. Interview process required. Call Dina 708-363-2599.

Foster Care Church Coordinator: Coordinate the foster care activities associated with the Foster Care Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. . Interview process required. See Dina 708-363-2599.

Family Friend (Safe Families): Provide parent or child mentoring, babysitting, transportation, or other supportive services to families. Background check required.

Resource Friend (Safe Families): Provide assistance to host families by offering good & services or professional skills to serve children who are placed in Safe Families.

Prayer Team: Provide ongoing prayer support for family and ministry needs.