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Message from the President

Reflecting on this year fills me with gratitude. Rooted in Christian faith, excellence, and evidence-based practices, we've strengthened communities by building relationships and meeting needs with dignity and justice.

Our work is a testament to renewed dedication, creating opportunities for individuals and families to become all that God intends. Your compassionate support fuels this journey of hope. Thank you for standing with us in transforming lives and bringing God's love to those we serve.

President and Chief Executive Officer

We restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be.

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2024 Impact Stats

Your faith lived out

With your support...

Counseling

77% of people receiving mental health treatment reported improvement

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Employment Training

100% of young adults obtained housing and employment upon program completion

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Family Stabilization

2,504 individuals, families, and older adults served through case management and counseling services

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Transitional Housing

6,657 days of shelter care provided to young single women and single mothers with children

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Youth Development

403 students enrolled and 97% maintained good academic and social standing

Volunteers Make a Difference

1,971 total volunteers

27,519 hours served

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2024 Stories

Meet Tonika

Tonika's dream of college felt out of reach until she joined Outreach's after-school program as a teen. With tutoring, mentorship, and unwavering support, her potential and resilience flourished. Overcoming challenges, she earned scholarships, achieved her MBA, and now thrives as an HR professional at BNSF Railway.

Tonika's gratitude for Outreach's life-changing impact shines as she reflects on how it turned her dreams into reality—a powerful story of mentorship and perseverance.

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Meet Mateo

A young man whose journey from Colombia to Carol Stream at age 8 reshaped his future, Mateo's story is one of transformation and triumph. Growing up in a missionary family, his mother turned to Outreach for support. With guidance from staff and the mentorship of an Outreach volunteer, Mateo thrived—mastering English, excelling academically, and earning a scholarship to a private school before being accepted to Yale University.

Now giving back as a volunteer, Mateo's story showcases the life-changing power of Outreach.

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Meet Dr. Halder

Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Amy Halder, a first-generation graduate and non-native English speaker who overcame incredible odds to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor. Moving to Chicago from Bangladesh at just 11, her path was transformed by the mentorship of the Outreach Carol Stream team.

Now a resident physician, her story is a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of Outreach's after-school programs and mentorship.

Women's Network Celebrates 30 Years of Empowerment

For 30 years, the Women's Network has empowered women and children through faith-driven support, fundraisers, and events, advancing Outreach's mission while building a community of impactful, compassionate women.

Maximizing Impact

Social Enterprises

Serving Carol Stream, Lombard, Wheaton, and surrounding communities.

Donated materials—from clothes and accessories to furniture and cars—are resold at fair prices, generating support for Outreach's programs. All goods sold are generously donated by individuals, stores, area hotels, corporate partners, and estates.

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Revenue

$358,109 in total net revenue

“If you commit to tough work, new work, if you commit it to God, He is with you; it makes all the difference in the world.”

Chris Ellerman Founding CEO

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Financial Integrity

July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Outreach’s total revenue grew by 8.82% over the past year. With your support, we served 2,859 individuals while maintaining financial integrity through independent audits, board-approved budgets, and rigorous oversight of grant expenditures, and quarterly performance reviews.

8.82% in total revenue growth

50 church partners

2,859 individuals served

We're celebrating

$11.2M total revenue