Evangelical Child & Family Agency

09/01/2025

08/29/2025

Only 5 days left to order your t-shirts for the ECFA Stride Together for Life Walk to support ECFA's Life Affirming programs. So, invite your friends, family and church groups and come out to the East Pavilion at Herrick Lake in Wheaton on Saturday September 20th. You can learn more about ECFA's programs as well as enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake as well as have some snacks and there will be activities for the kids. Hope to see you there!! Register and order your shirts at https://STFL2025.givesmart.com

08/27/2025

ECFA's Stride Togther For Life walk is September 20th, however, there's only one week left to order your official Stride Together For Life t-shirt. Follow the link to order yours now. https://STFL2025.givesmart.com

08/25/2025

Read more about how others are helping us, how you can help, and what's happening next:

https://mailchi.mp/evancfa/20255625-5855994

🚨Please note, the date of our auction is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 (there was a small misprint in this newsletter)🚨

08/22/2025

Good news! Due to popular demand, we've extended the t-shirt guarantee deadline for our Stride Together for Life fundraiser.

You now have until September 3rd to register and secure your event t-shirt. Don't miss out on this fun walk around Herrick Lake in Wheaton on Saturday, September 20th, in supporting us to Affirm Life, Build Families, Heal Relationships and Restore Hope.

Register today at: https://STFL2025.givesmart.com or scan the QR code below.

08/20/2025

A huge thank you to Donna and Steph for their thoughtful donation of toys to our 2025 Benefit Auction! Their support is vital to the success of this event and directly helps us in our mission.

Our auction on Friday, November 14th, will feature a variety of incredible items, all made possible by the kindness of donors like Donna and Steph. If you're inspired to contribute, you can browse and purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/czS6m1t.

We also invite you to register for the auction and be a part of a night dedicated to making a difference. Register now at https://ECFA2025Auction.givesmart.com.

08/18/2025

Good news everyone! Didn't register by the old deadline? No problem! We've extended registration for ECFA's Stride Together for Life until Wednesday, August 27th. This is your last chance to get an event t-shirt with your registration! We would love to see you at Herrick Lake. Don't miss out—register now! https://STFL2025.givesmart.com

Stride Together with us For Life!

08/15/2025

ECFA would like to thank Wheaton Foster Closet and College Church Kid's Harbor for donating 100 backpacks for us to give to our clients. Their generosity is greatly appreciated.

08/13/2025

Please join us for a morning of outdoor fun at beautiful Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. This year will be at the East Pavilion. The festivities start at 9:00am with check in and after the walk, which begins at approximately 9:30 there will be snacks and fun activities for the kids.
NOTE: THERE ARE ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT TO ORDER A T-SHIRT! So please click on the following link to register and get that t-shirt ordered. https://STFL2025.givesmart.com

08/11/2025

ECFA is looking for a few w**d pulling warriors to help spruce up our entrance. By creating a well-maintained and welcoming entrance, you'll be helping our offices reflect the professionalism of our organization and allowing us to focus our resources on the important work we do.

If you can help, whenever it is convenient for you, please contact Dan Vallaro at 630-653-6400 or danv@evancfa.org to set up a date and time. Thank you.

08/11/2025

Find the support you need through ECFA's individual and family counseling services, available at a range of affordable fees, including no cost. We are dedicated to helping you and your family build strength and resilience through personalized therapy. For details, visit https://www.evancfa.org/counseling or reach us at 630-653-6400.