DuPage Care Center-DPCC

12/12/2025

The Holiday Banquet is a yearly tradition where all the residents and staff of DPCC gather to enjoy a holiday meal. The residents gather from every neighborhood and are served by the DPCC staff and volunteers. It a fun event full of good food, smiling faces, and beautiful music.

Here are some photos of the before and after of the event - it was an all hands on deck sort of day , so we were not able to capture the fun of the actual meal.

Looking forward to sharing all the other wonderful events we have planned for the rest of the year!

11/29/2025

Visit www.dpccfoundation.org/legacygala2026

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Week! The residents have been hard at work creating delightful treats. The Spanish Club crafted Horchata from scratch, while the residents of 3C worked together to make pan cookies.
We hope that your Thanksgiving preparations are just as delicious as ours!🦃

Fundraising initiatives help make these activities possible for the Recreation Department. Explore details about the upcoming Legacy Gala here:https://dpccfoundation.org/legacygala2026/

11/11/2025

Thank you to all who have served our country, especially the veterans among the residents, staff, volunteers at DPCC.

11/10/2025

🎃🍂🍁Residents, staff, volunteers, visitors and even our furry friends enjoyed celebrating Halloween all week long at DPCC! On the day itself, residents gathered for a Halloween Costume Party featuring live music.

Music entertainers and holiday decorations for events like this are funded through various fundraising initiatives that support the Recreation Department. Discover more about the upcoming Legacy Gala fundraiser by visiting:
www.dpccfoundation.org/legacygala2026

10/25/2025

Spread some cheer this holiday season at DPCC!
To learn more about the Adopt a Resident program contact elizabeth.butler@dupagecounty.gov
View upcoming volunteer opportunities by visiting https://givingdupage.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1016491

10/21/2025

If you're out and about in Wheaton today, keep an eye out for the DPCC Recreation Bus. Residents are currently enjoying a tour of the vibrant fall colors around town. The Recreation Department has truly gone above and beyond to make this outing memorable, featuring autumn decorations, music, and scavenger hunt for added fun!
The bus is even infused with a refreshing autumn scent. 🍁🍂🎃

Did you know that recreation activities like these are supported through fundraising initiatives? Learn more about the upcoming Legacy Gala fundraiser here: https://dpccfoundation.org/legacygala2026/

10/17/2025

Garden Season may have wrapped up, but thanks to the Master Garden Volunteers, residents can continue to engage and stay connected throughout the off-season. “Secrets from the Secret Garden” is a virtual program hosted by the Master Garden Volunteers that offers stories, fun facts, mini garden lessons and more!
This program started in 2023 and we are so excited to see what this next season brings!

10/12/2025

Thank you to the FT Cares Foundation for stepping up as a Platinum Sponsor for the DPCC Legacy Gala!

Sponsorships and donations like this play a crucial role in helping us raise funds for the Life Enrichment programs benefiting the residents at DPCC!

Learn more about how you can help the Legacy Gala by visiting: https://dpccfoundation.org/legacygala2026/

We're thrilled and grateful to announce that FT Cares Foundation has generously joined the Care Center's Legacy Gala as a Platinum Sponsor!

Interested in joining them? Check here for more opportunities!
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09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!

08/28/2025

Congratulations to Jim Benzin for being recognized as Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year. We are so incredibly grateful for all his years of service he has volunteered for the Veterans at the DuPage Care Center. Thank you, West Suburban Philanthropic Network, for recognizing his impact on the community and to Donka, Inc. for nominating him for this award.

Jim Benzin, Board Member of Donka, Inc., is our Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year.

A U.S. veteran, Jim spent more than 50 years advocating for and serving veterans.

His dedication to Donka’s mission to empower people with disabilities, including veterans and seniors, is both deeply personal and remarkably impactful.

Find out more about Jim’s impact on the community at the 2025 WSPN Philanthropy Awards on Thursday, Aug. 28 at College of DuPage.

For tickets and sponsorship information, visit https://tinyurl.com/242vv32k