Wayne/Winfield Area Youth Family Services - WAYS

09/09/2025

Save the Date for a yummy fundraiser next month at The Village Tavern of Carol Stream! Tuesday October 14th.

WAYS receives 20% back from the proceeds of the event.

Download and print the flyer in the link below to show to your server!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zWLYCx_G1yBNH28I20LeR2JxbZcjPSmc/view?usp=sharing

08/15/2025

Want the perfect excuse to eat out this weekend?
Order from Oberweis, 338 W. Army Trail Road, tomorrow (Saturday, August 16th) during 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM and 20% of your sales will be donated back to Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS).

Your support is MUCH appreciated and all you need to do is order in store/by phone mentioning Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS)!

RSVP & details here: https://grouprai.se/s307681

Commit to Eat in support of Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS) at Oberweis on Aug 16

06/12/2025

Save the Date for a yummy fundraiser next week at the Carol Stream location of Wendy's! 🍔🍟

Download and print the flyer in the link below or show the flyer on your phone.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l0sHCOcwxvxqoPFGRVrhyRun2ozCSWb1/view?usp=sharing

04/22/2025

📢Did you hear the news?! Online pre-bidding has opened for our silent auction fundraiser!

You can now start bidding on your favorite items! We have some really awesome baskets that you don't want to miss!

Check out the auction at https://charityauction.bid/ways42

You can also visit the event website to purchase $10 lunch tickets to attend the event in person next Tuesday April 29th. The food is catered by Augustino's (yum!!).

Call our office 630-231-7166 for help buying tickets or if you have any questions.

03/05/2025

Looking for something fun for your kids to do over the summer?
Check out WAYS summer camp!

Some info about our camp this year:

When: June 2 - August 8
Hours: Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm
Cost: $125 per week (sliding scale available for eligible families)
Daily Rate: $45 (not eligible for sliding scale)
For children Grades K-5 (must have completed Kindergarten)

Weekly activity calendars will be available after May 1st and can be found on our website: ways4change.org/summer-camp

Call 630-231-7166 to register or if you have any questions!

02/25/2025

Donor spotlight!

A huge thank you to Posies and Pearls by Kay for donating these two gorgeous refurbished silver trays to use in our silent auction!

You can follow Posies and Pearls by Kay on Facebook and make sure to check out some other beautiful trays on the website: https://posies-and-pearls-by-kay.square.site/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2fq5K6uBTUvXgmE_CxQ72DCuKKHpze85pYFXC7K9WV8f_QihHKz2hW3rs_aem_19ZyT3o45Ol3UnY6wQxbtw

Custom orders are available and all trays are food safe!

Check back to see these items in fun baskets available to bid on in our auction!

WAYS Annual Luncheon and Silent Auction is Tuesday April 29th from 11:30am - 1:30pm. The auction will open online April 22nd!

01/10/2025

Hello All!

We are looking for donations of items to use in our silent auction fundraiser April 29, 2025.

Are there any local businesses interested in donating? This is a great way for local businesses to gain community exposure! You will be recognized at the event as a donor and your business cards will be included in the basket.

All funds from this event help to support our social services.
Please comment below or email waysintakes@gmail.com.

Thank you!

10/28/2024

Had a great time participating in Carol Stream Park District’s Trick or Treat Trail event this past weekend!

10/08/2024

Eric has immediate availability for in-person or online sessions!

If you are interested in working with Eric, please call our office at 630-231-7166 to schedule your first session!

10/02/2024

Only 2 weeks until this exciting event! Who's excited to get some good food?! 🍔

09/09/2024

Save the date! Join us Tuesday October 15th at the Village Tavern & Grill of Carol Stream for a very special Eat Out 2 Help Out Event!

Can't wait to see you there!

09/07/2024

Enjoyed the DuPage County Mental Health Expo!