Community Events Around DeKalb County, IL

FREE OIL CHANGES FOR VETERANS
On Veteran’s Day, we perform free oil changes for all current and past U.S. servicemen and women. We consider it a privilege to protect the engines of those that have so valiantly protected the freedom we enjoy.

Your DeKalb County NAPA Auto Care Centers realize that you have many choices when it comes to quality, affordable, and dependable vehicle repairs and maintenance. And we appreciate that you choose one of our Centers for your needs. That’s why we want to give back to our communities — to show our gratitude and appreciation. 

Each month, a portion of the proceeds from oil changes at our shops is donated back to a worthy cause in the community.

2024 NAPA Auto Care Center Oil Changes for Charity

January: Hope Haven

Hope Haven’s mission is to provide shelter, meals, and life skills programs for homeless individuals and families while preparing them for re-housing. Hope Haven will advocate for the rights of the homeless, and those at risk for becoming homeless, while working in collaboration with others to end homelessness in DeKalb County. Learn more at their website, HopeHavenDeKalb.com.

February: Safe Passage

It is the mission of Safe Passage to promote the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb County. They provide services including crisis intervention, medical advocacy for victims, short and long-term housing for survivors and their children, counseling, legal advocacy, children’s services, prevention programming and a partner abuse intervention program. Find out more at their website, SafePassageDV.org.

March: Society of St. Vincent De Paul

The Society’s nearly 100,000 trained volunteers in the United States provided 12.5 million hours of volunteer service in 2018, helping more than 5.4 million people through visits to homes, prisons and hospitals at a value of more than $1.1 billion dollars. See more at their website, SVDPUSA.org.

April: Children's Learning Center

May: YMCA Strong Kids

The focus of the YMCA is to strengthen families – and by doing so truly does build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. By providing healthy programming which incorporates the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, they build children of character, self esteem and confidence, that will grow to build strong families. Learn more at KishYMCA.org.

June: Tails Humane Society

Tails Humane Society is a limited admission animal shelter providing a safe haven for over 2,800 animals each year. They are committed to providing each animal the time and medical care they need to have their best chance at adoption. The Tails mission is to build a compassionate community through the care of companion animals. Learn more at their website, TailsHumaneSociety.org.

July: Opportunity House

Opportunity House is a non-profit community sponsored rehabilitation center serving adults with developmental disabilities in DeKalb County. For over 50 years, they’ve focused on providing quality of life for our clients, offering programs and services to meet their employment, housing and social needs. Find out more at their website, OHInc.org.

August: Pay it Forward House

Pay-It-Forward House is a healthcare hospitality house established to provide a home-away-from-home for family and friends of patients receiving medical treatment. Most of their guests are here visiting a loved one at Kindred Hospital-Sycamore, or at KishHeath System’s Kishwaukee Hospital or under the care of DeKalb County Hospice. Learn more at PayItForwardHouse.org.

September: Toys for Tots

The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. The Marine Toys for Tots Program collects new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. You can learn more at their website, ToysForTots.org.

October: Lets Talk Turkey

The Salvation Army’s “Let’s Talk Turkey” event is designed to collect turkeys, other food and even money for distribution to DeKalb-area families living at or below the poverty line. Local churches provide side dishes and the meals are distributed to those in need who sign up for a meal.

November: Freezin’ for Food

The “Freezin’ for Food” food drive collects donations of food and cash that will go toward the DeKalb Salvation Army, during a time of the year when the needs are greatest. Look for locations around the DeKalb-Sycamore area and be sure to drop off whatever you can to help the cause.

December: Elder Care Services

Elder Care Services has been dedicated to helping seniors as well as those who are concerned for or directly responsible for their care throughout DeKalb County since 1988. They are committed to providing education, support, resources, and hands-on involvement to the older adult or those who care for them. Find out more at ECSDeKalb.org.