Picklepalooza 2 Fundraiser
What an amazing time we all had in August at Pickled Wheaton for our second annual sold-out Picklepalooza 2 fundraiser! Congratulations to our Intermediate/Advanced bracket winners Team "Wolfie," Sue Kamphuis and Barb Iverson, and to our Beginning/Intermediate bracket winners Team "Shorty," Kristen Short and Lisa Leuer!! Thank you so much to all of our sponsors, players, attendees, volunteers and the Picklepalooza committee for all of your hard work on this incredibly fun event that raised $8000 in sponsorships for GECRC and had 50 pickleballers and fans attend!
What's happening at GECRC 
GECRC Expansion to Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center (GECRC) and CCSD89 (D89) have partnered to open a new GECRC site in D89. Objectives are to enroll 40 low-income ELL (English Language Learner) middle school students, who are currently deemed at academic risk. Through participation in the GECRC after school tutoring and mentorship program, students will improve their academic skills, while finding the social and emotional support needed for academic readiness and success.
Read full article >We are so thankful to be able to become a part of the CCSD89 community and truly appreciate how the district has captured the spirit of GECRC in this wonderful video.
We did it thanks to our generous GECRC community!
How your support helps
We have seen impressive academic results, logged in record volunteer hours, and increased our community support. Take a look at some of our results below.
VOLUNTEERS / YEAR
Volunteer tutors are integral to the success of GECRC after-school and summer programs. Join us!
Become a volunteer tutor today.
MORE DOLLARS RAISED
Over $550,000 was donated by individuals, community grants and fundraisers, and in-kind donations in 2023-2024. Thank you to our generous supporters!
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LIVES CHANGED
More than 1000 students' lives have been positively impacted since 2003 through academic and social support provided by volunteer tutors, trained staff and community partnerships. GECRC students engage in rich enrichment opportunities, which help build community and self-confidence.