Youth Development – Outreach

50 Years of Faithful Yeses

August 30, 2026

For more than 50 years, Chris and Carlene Ellerman have lived a remarkable story of faithfulness, service and saying yes. What began with opening their own home to young people […]

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Making a Difference, One Student at a Time

July 31, 2026

For the past three years, Trish has dedicated her Thursday afternoons during the summer to teaching and encouraging high school students at Outreach Carol Stream, doing what she loves most […]

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The Life I Only Dreamed About

June 23, 2026

Growing up amid instability, college felt more like a dream than a destination. Through the support of her aunt, caring mentors, and Outreach’s youth programs, Serena found encouragement, faith, and […]

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Joan’s Story of Connection and Hope

April 26, 2026

Raised in a close-knit Chicago family as the youngest of ten, Joan built a life rooted in resilience, raising three daughters and navigating life after losing her husband. As independence […]

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Bringing Hope and Healing Close to Home

November 21, 2025

In DuPage County, access to affordable mental health care has long been out of reach for many families. Outreach Counseling Center York was created to change that. What began with […]

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TaKyla’s Story

November 7, 2025

A first-generation college student from Glendale Heights, TaKyla was raised by a single mother and joined Outreach in third grade, where she found steady support and encouragement. With help from […]

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Dr. Halder’s Story

July 2, 2024

Dr. Amy Halder shines bright in the competitive world of medicine despite the challenges. Being a first-generation graduate with English as her second language, she never gave up and pressed […]

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