Chip In Batavia

Chip In Batavia To support students of BPS101 on free/reduced lunch or in temporary housing situations. CHIP IN BATAVIA stands for Community Helpers Impacting People In Need.

In October 2013 a concerned resident of Batavia was informed that there were 40+ homeless children attending Batavia Public Schools. According to the BPS101 Director of Student Services/Homeless Liaison, these children were living with their parent(s) at homeless shelters in St. Charles and Aurora, in their cars, in motels (moving constantly to get the best rate) or doubling up with another famil

y. The children often lack the snacks needed to get through the school day, backpacks, school supplies, changes of clothing, shoes, coats etc. We also help students who fall in the low income/free-reduced-fee waiver category. CHIP IN was formed by a group of community members who wanted to aide these children to ensure they are given the best opportunities, given their situations, to meet their full potential during the school day. CHIP IN has continued to grow over these past 9 years, thanks to the support of our community. We have a Chip In liaison that works with each school and we work with the BPS administration staff. They share needs of students and families, and we move very fast to to take care of these needs. We help students on free/reduced lunch and the percentage of students in BPS101 is now over 19%. We can help with many areas: clothing, school supplies, transportation, school activities/clubs/programs, classroom needs, beds/furniture/help finding rentals, gift cards, college and laptop scholarships, support after school mentor program, support social/emotional programs at BHS, RMS and elementary level......we are open to all needs shared by BPS staff members. We buy items needed, and keep a stock of gift cards. Since so many in our community have been so generous, we use our page to share needs that many may want to help with....before we spend our funds. CHIP IN will use this page to keep you updated on current needs and items we are looking for. Please help us spread the word and LIKE us so that you have the most current information. THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY!

Thank you Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation! We love our partnership!
09/03/2026

Thank you Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation! We love our partnership!

🧥❄️ Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation Winter Gear Drive is Coming! ❄️🧤

As you start pulling out those bins of winter gear and realizing what no longer fits, please don’t toss or donate those items just yet! 💗

The Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation’s annual Winter Gear Drive is coming this October, and we’ll soon be announcing our drop-off dates and locations.

We’re collecting clean, gently used or NEW winter gear in ALL sizes — infant through adult, including:

🧥 Winter coats
❄️ Snow pants
🥾 Snow boots
🧢 Winter hats
🧤 Mittens & gloves

Everything collected stays right here in our community and is distributed to Batavia schools through Chip In Batavia and the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.

With your help, we can do it again and make sure our Batavia neighbors have what they need to stay warm this winter. đź’—

Start setting those outgrown and unused winter items aside now — drop-off details coming soon!

08/28/2026

We got one donated!!!! Thank you!!!

Anyone have a crock pot? Helping Lazarus House find one for a client.

Another big thank you to Bethany Lutheran Church for their amazing school supply drive! We are so very grateful for all ...
08/26/2026

Another big thank you to Bethany Lutheran Church for their amazing school supply drive! We are so very grateful for all your help and support year round!!!!

08/21/2026

Request from a teacher for a family- Long Shot we know!!!!Anyone have a working electric clothes dryer to donate!?

We have so much to be thankful for as the new school year starts. Delnor NW donated 30 new reusable water bottles! Mark ...
08/05/2026

We have so much to be thankful for as the new school year starts.

Delnor NW donated 30 new reusable water bottles!

Mark Malkowski and Marmion collected and donated many bags of school supplies. Like they also did last year!

VWR International LLC put together 200 drawstring bags of school supplies!

Holzl Homes collected supplies and gift cards and gave out ice cream to donors and also put together many drawstring bags!

We are SO GRATEFUL TO THEM and every donor who has dropped off supplies, gift cards, water bottles, backpacks and more. WE HAVE THE BEST COMMUNITY!

Please share!
08/05/2026

Please share!

Please spread the word! For individuals that have lost their SNAP benefits, Illinois has a new program called FRESH to provide support.

Thank you so much to Holzl Homes for your school supply drive this morning to help students start the school year strong...
07/22/2026

Thank you so much to Holzl Homes for your school supply drive this morning to help students start the school year strong! A lovely morning with lovely women helping our community! And their amazing group will organize the supplies into drawstring bags for students to pick up at their schools!

To our wonderful donors -
Thank you for supporting local students by donating school supplies for Chip In Batavia. Together, we can help kids head back to school feeling prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.

And because it's July and summer is meant to be enjoyed…they had Free ice cream!
đź‘‹ Thank you Holzl Homes, where real estate meets real estate!

This WEDNESDAY!! Thank you for your support!
07/20/2026

This WEDNESDAY!! Thank you for your support!

Help Students Start the School Year Strong!

Join us in supporting local students by donating school supplies for Chip In Batavia. Together, we can help kids head back to school feeling prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. Mark your calendars!

Holzl Homes School Supply Drive
đź“Ť Batavia Public School District 101 Parking Lot at 335 W. Wilson St., Batavia
đź“… Wednesday, July 22
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

And because it's July and summer is meant to be enjoyed…

🍦 Free ice cream for everyone who donates!

School Supply List Needs:

Mechanical pencils
Black/blue/red ballpoint pens
Plastic 3-prong and 2 pocket folders
3 pack of highlighters
Loose leaf paper - college ruled
Colored pencils
Colored markers
+ any gift cards for new gym/school shoes
Small donations make a big difference. We hope to see you there!

đź‘‹ We're Holzl Homes, where real estate meets real estate!

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BPS101 Offices, 335 W. Wilson Street
Batavia, IL
60510

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