Hesed House | 1st Monday/Tuesday of the Month | Hesed House
The congregation of Wheatland Salem Church orchestrates donations and volunteers to feed as many as 200 homeless residents dinner and breakfast at Hesed House on the first Monday and Tuesday of the month.
Check out the events page for need supplies and volunteer opportunities.
led by the Hesed Group. Questions? contact Fred Kviz | email | 331.999.3174 or Pam & John Carron | email | 630.677.6856
Helping Hands | call for day/time/location
Do you enjoy cooking and sharing your hospitality? Helping Hands is a group who assist Wheatland Salem individuals / families with meals during those unique life events where a homemade meal can be a true blessing.
led by Georgia Harle | email | 630.778.1562
Georgetown Reading Buddies | Various times/days (Non-Covid)
Come be part of a group that goes into the school to be a reading buddy with the students. There are various times and days available.
led by Carolyn Tsikouris | email | 630.355.7357
Treasure Bears | reservations required | call for more info
Treasure Bears provide an opportunity for people who have been traveling the journey of grief to make a memorial teddy bear out of clothing that belonged to their loved one. Two consecutive Saturdays.
led by Barb Hoyle | email | 630.674.9341 and Jeanine Sullivan | email | 630.853.5802
Giftmart | call for day/time/location
Giftmart is a ministry that partners with our local schools to give a hand up at Christmas to the families. We have one-day serving opportunities throughout December and planning opportunities for the event throughout the year.
led by Jeanine Sullivan | email | 630.853.5802
Refugee Team | Meets throughout the Year
Learn about how to volunteer throughout the year as a Friend, a Driver, teach ESL, or learn about some of the supplies that are needed through World Relief as the most vulnerable families are in need.
led by Georgia Harle | email | 630.778.1562
Stephen Ministry | call for info
Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who receive special training to provide 1-to-1 listening, caring, and encouraging support to people going through a crisis or a difficult time.
Apprentices: Margaret Walkosz | email | 630.234.2976 and Carol Ehler | email | 815.258.1067 and Susie Sottosanto | email
Congregational Care | call for info
A team of volunteers from our congregation who are available for prayer, a note, a phone call, a visit, or for practical help for people in our congregation.
led by Margaret Walkosz | email | 630.234.2976
Missions & Military Team | Various Times & Days
Christmas stocking for military to Operation Support Our Troops America and WSC Military families. Seamstresses and assistants needed.
led by Barbara Hoyle | email | 630.674.9341
Common Thread | call to get connected
Our common thread is prayer. We knit or crochet prayer shawls, prayer patches and prayer scarves to be distributed by the Congregation Care Team.
led by Barb Hoyle | email | 630.674.9341
Ambassador Team | Email for Info
This is an extension of the hospitality team providing safety and security for WSC Campuses.
led by John Meszaros | email
Garden Committee | 1st Tuesday of the Month | Call for info
This team updates and maintains the outdoor beauty of Wheatland.
led by Jackie Murphy | email | 708.751.9222
Giftmart Scarf & Cap Team | various workshops TBA (Also work at home throughout the year)
Making yarn or fleece scarves and stocking caps for Giftmart families.
led by Barb Hoyle | email | 630.674.9341