Upcoming events.
🎁 Christmas Toy Giveaway 2025 Spreading Holiday Cheer — One Toy at a Time
We’re excited to celebrate the season of giving with our annual Christmas Toy Giveaway!
Tentative December 21, 2025
Location TBD
🎁 Toy pickup for registered children (ages 0–14)
🍪 Holiday treats and refreshments
🎶 Festive music and giveaways
🧥 Winter coat & essentials table
🎄 Holiday Toy Drive 2025
Donate a toy. Share a smile.
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0–14 this holiday season!
Your generous donation will help make the holidays brighter for children in underserved families across our community.
🎯 Goal: 300 toys
🗓️ Collection Dates: November 16 – December 7
📍 Drop-Off Locations: TBD
🛍️ Preferred Items: Dolls, books, puzzles, trucks, board games, STEM kits
💫 “Last year, we gave away 180 toys to children across Maywood and nearby communities—thanks to supporters like you!”
Backpacks for Bright Futures
🎒 Backpacks for a Brighter Future – Supply Giveaway Event!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Armstrong Park, 391 Illini Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188
🎉 Hosted by: Helping and Developing Families Inc.
Join Us for an Afternoon of Fun and Giving!
We’re 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:
🎈 Games
🎶 Music
🌭 Food
🎒 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 – while supplies last!
Want to Help?
📦 Supply Donations Welcome!
We're still collecting supplies! Drop-offs can be arranged – every pencil, notebook, and backpack helps.
💸 Make a Donation Online:
Or send via Cash App: $hadinc25
Your support makes a direct impact on local students in need.
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.