Serve Our Schools
We believe that all kids matter to Jesus and that the local church is uniquely called to care for children in our community who would benefit from another caring, reliable relationship. Research shows that the common factor in determining a child's future success is if they have stable, committed, healthy relationships with adults in their lives.
Christ Church partners with organizations that are serving in local elementary and high schools. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to develop relationships with students and impact our local schools.
Email Kelly Shiell at kshiell@ChristChurch.us to get involved!
Serve Opportunities
Back-to-School Drive | July 7–August 2
Collect reusable water bottles, lunch boxes and $20 Walmart gift cards (to purchase shoes). Items will be distributed at a Back-to-School event on August 10 in Villa Park, in partnership with our food pantry. Drop off at the Oak Brook campus, door 17, or the Butterfield campus, door 1. Lockboxes are available outside each door for the gift cards.
Kids Hope Mentoring
One-on-one mentoring program for students at Stevenson Elementary, York Center Elementary, and North Elementary. 1-hour weekly commitment during the student's lunch. Learn more about the impact here.
Teacher Appreciation
Support teachers by being a part of our teacher appreciation team. Provide snacks and special treats to teachers in the schools.
Resilient
Upstart Tutoring
Weekly in-school program at Addison Trail High School and Willowbrook High School (District 88) providing students the skills necessary to seek a rewarding career in the construction trades and an opportunity to enter a trade apprenticeship program. Math tutors needed from 1–3 p.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
Breakfast & Books
North Elementary School
Read a book to a group of children twice a month from 7:45–8:05 a.m.
Breakthrough
East Garfield Park
After school academic & enrichment activities (K–8), teen night (high school), sports & fitness (K–12), & adopt-a-classroom.
By The Hand Club
Austin, Cabrini-Green, Englewood, Altgeld-Murray
After-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child - mind, body, & soul. Serves more than 1,500 K-12th graders in Chicago's most under-resourced neighborhoods.
Fox Valley Christian Action
Elgin
Leadership development program for middle school and high school students. Seeking small group leaders on Monday or Tuesday nights.
Inner City Impact
Logan Square & Cicero
Leadership development, after school programs, sports leagues and camping for elementary - high school students.
Young Life
Hinsdale & Western Springs
Engage with Young Life clubs and activities by attending and building relationships with students.