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The Woodfield Area Children’s Organization (W.A.C.O.)

Woodfield Area Children's Organization (W.A.C.O.)
W.A.C.O. is a non-profit charity that provides assistance to needy children through various financial support initiatives, as well as through volunteers. W.A.C.O. is a 100% volunteer organization, with no paid positions. A full 97% of all proceeds go to helping children in need.

Through a partnership between concerned individuals, a number of suburban business and corporations, and numerous municipalities, W.A.C.O. serves several community-action agencies.

W.A.C.O. Partnerships Include:

  • The Children’s Advocacy Center of North & NW Cook County (Care for Abused Children)
  • CAFE (Children and Family Education)
  • Children’s Home + Aid + Family Center (Subsidized Daycare for 110 Children)
  • ECDEC (Early Childhood Development Enrichment Center)
  • FIND PI (Family Involvement Nurturing Development & Prevention Initiative)
  • Two Rivers Head Start – Located in Elgin, IL
  • U.S. Marine Corps Reserves – “Toys for Tots”

As part of their assistance program, W.A.C.O. collects and delivers a wide variety of needed items to the above groups, including:

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Books
  • School Supplies
  • Appliances
  • Furniture
  • Bedding
  • Toys
  • Games

The Woodfield Area Children’s Organization’s mission is fulfilled primarily through these annual events:

  • End of Winter Coat Drive
  • Partner Bowling
  • Read to Succeed Children’s Book Drive
  • Summer Reading Program
  • Partner Softball
  • Soap, Shampoo & School Supplies Drive
  • Coats for Kids Program
  • Thanksgiving Food Drive
  • Christmas Shopping Tours
  • Toys for Tots Toy Collection
  • Bill Kelly Scholarship
  • John Bestman Scholarship
  • Michael O’Malley Scholarship

The Patrick Dealer Group is a longtime proud sponsor of the Woodfield Area Children’s Organization, actively supporting their initiatives through year-round fundraising efforts. In addition to financial contributions, the Group donates technical equipment such as computers, as well as office furniture and other gently used items, especially during dealership renovations and remodels. These donations help equip the organization with the tools needed to continue their valuable work in the community.

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For more information and volunteer opportunities, please visit: www.waco4kids.org