
Upcoming events.

Backpacks for Bright Futures
๐ Backpacks for a Brighter Future โ Supply Giveaway Event!
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Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
๐ Time: 12:00 PM โ 3:00 PM
๐ Location: Armstrong Park, 391 Illini Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188
๐ Hosted by: Helping and Developing Families Inc.
Join Us for an Afternoon of Fun and Giving!
Weโre excited to host our annual Back-to-School Giveaway to ensure every student starts the school year equipped and confident.
Bring the kids out for a fun-filled day of:
๐ Games
๐ถ Music
๐ญ Food
๐ FREE backpacks and school supplies
Event Details:
Child must be present to receive supplies
School supply list is recommended to help us match items
First come, first served โ while supplies last!
Want to Help?
๐ฆ Supply Donations Welcome!
We're still collecting supplies! Drop-offs can be arranged โ every pencil, notebook, and backpack helps.
๐ธ Make a Donation Online:
Or send via Cash App: $hadinc25
Your support makes a direct impact on local students in need.

๐ Holiday Toy Drive 2025
Donate a toy. Share a smile.
Weโre collecting new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0โ14 this holiday season!
Your generous donation will help make the holidays brighter for children in underserved families across our community.
๐ฏ Goal: 300 toys
๐๏ธ Collection Dates: November 16 โ December 7
๐ Drop-Off Locations: TBD
๐๏ธ Preferred Items: Dolls, books, puzzles, trucks, board games, STEM kits
๐ซ โLast year, we gave away 180 toys to children across Maywood and nearby communitiesโthanks to supporters like you!โ

๐ Christmas Toy Giveaway 2025 Spreading Holiday Cheer โ One Toy at a Time
Weโre excited to celebrate the season of giving with our annual Christmas Toy Giveaway!
Tentative December 21, 2025
Location TBD
๐ Toy pickup for registered children (ages 0โ14)
๐ช Holiday treats and refreshments
๐ถ Festive music and giveaways
๐งฅ Winter coat & essentials table

Christmas Toy Giveaway
Giving back to the community. Toy giveaway for ages 6 months to 12 years. Servicing Maywood, Bellwood, Broadview, Hillside and Melrose Park.

Brown Bag It.
Brown Bag It Day. Join us as we prepare and serve 50 brown bag lunches to families in need.