Back To School Event
Join us August 11th at Cantigny Park for a special event for West Chicago students and families. The event will feature a backpack giveaway, 60+ community resource partners, health fair, safety zone, and raffles.
Sign Up for Volunteering!
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering! At this time, we’re fortunate to have plenty of helping hands for our Back-to-School Event. We truly appreciate your support for West Chicago students!
Resource Partner Sign Up!
Be part of this year’s Back to School Event and help create a fun, engaging day for West Chicago families! We invite partners to host an activity for school-aged children that ties into a back-to-school theme or your organization’s mission. Giveaways for kids and resources for parents are welcome.
Click below to register and get more details about what to bring and how to prepare.
Support Us!
WeGo Together for Kids is proud to support West Chicago families through our annual Back to School Event on August 11. Each K–12 student receives a backpack filled with supplies, and this year, we anticipate serving over 1,900 students.
You can help by donating items directly through our Amazon Wishlist, every contribution makes a difference.
Back to School Event Guidelines!
We're happy to welcome families! Please review these guidelines to ensure a smooth event.
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Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Preschoolers from Educare West DuPage, D33 students (preschool through 8th grade), and D94 students will receive backpacks with essential school supplies. Backpacks are limited.
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Entry to Cantigny is free on the day of the event. Please mention WeGo Together for Kids at the gate.
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Families may begin lining up as early as 4:30 PM.
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Event entry starts at 5:30 PM.
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No ID is necessary to attend.
Have fun!
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