Without the donations of generous individuals and businesses, none of this can be done. Your financial support provides more than 20 percent of our budget, and without it, we would not be able to fulfill our commitments.
Although we are small, WACO makes a significant contribution to the advancement of the children we serve. We are known for our annual holiday program – we take more the 500 preschoolers shopping for themselves and their families.
If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of children in Chicago's northwest and western suburbs, there are a number of opportunities to get involved with us. The children we work with are all living at or below the poverty level.
Woodfield Area Children’s Organization is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating positive childhood memories and providing basic needs, along with educational support, for children living at or below the poverty level in Chicago's northwest and western suburbs.
More About UsOur WACO scholarships are awarded in memoriam of John Bestmann; William A. Kelly, Sr.; and Michael J. O'Malley, who founded and grew WACO, enabling the organization to reach the level of impact – for thousands of children – that it has today.
Application deadline: May 31, 2025
Multiple $1,000–2,000 scholarships will be awarded (one per person).
Recipients will be notified by email by June 30, 2025, so please watch your email!
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of WACO. Without your help, we simply cannot do all the things we do each year. At WACO, we are all volunteers; we do not have any paid positions. From the president on down, we all help whenever and wherever we can. Whether as a board or committee member, or as a volunteer on the day of an event, please consider joining us.
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