Spring Into Service!
May 16, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMSpring Into Service! Invitation for Community members & Business teams to roll up their sleeves and make a difference.
Spring Into Service!
CILA Care & Connect Cleanup: Invitation for Community members & Business team bonding
Join Us in Making a Difference!
We invite your business team and dedicated community members to participate in our annual CILA Care & Connect Cleanup—a meaningful day focused on enhancing the homes and lives of adults with developmental disabilities in our community.
This is more than just a cleanup; it's an opportunity for hands-on team building, community engagement, and deeply connecting with the vital mission of Oak Leyden.
Event Details:
Detail | Information |
Event Name: | CILA Care & Connect Cleanup |
Date: | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
Time: | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Lunch and refreshments provided) |
Location: | Various CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) homes across the near - west suburbs of Chicago |
Who: | Business Teams, Local Organizations, and Dedicated Community Members |
The Mission: Caring & Connecting
Our Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) are the homes of individuals with developmental disabilities. By joining this event, your team will directly contribute to creating a safer, cleaner, and more beautiful environment for the residents.
What Your Team Will Achieve:
- Caring for Spaces: Tasks will range from mulching, gardening, painting, clearing debris, washing windows, and light interior improvements.
- Connecting with the Mission: Volunteers will get a tangible understanding of how CILAs function and the supportive community we strive to build around our residents.
Benefits for Your Business & Team
- Meaningful Team Building: Work alongside colleagues in a refreshing, outdoor environment on tasks that have a lasting impact.
- Visible Community Leadership: Demonstrate your commitment to social responsibility and supporting vulnerable populations.
- Exclusive Recognition: Your business will be recognized on our website, social media, and in post-event communications as a key community partner.
- Networking Opportunity: Connect with other local businesses and engaged community leaders.
How to Get Involved
We welcome teams of all sizes! Please RSVP by April 30, 2026, so we can assign your group to a specific CILA site and prepare supplies.
To register your team or volunteer, please contact:
- Jean O’Brien: Development Manager
- Office Phone: 708 524 1050 x259
- Cell Phone: 708 642 0456
- jobrien@oak-leyden.org
- Home - Oak Leyden
We look forward to partnering with you on May 16th to truly make these homes shine!