The Berwyn Township is partnering with our local schools to be sure that all of Berwyn's school children stay warm and dry this winter. New or clean "gently worn" winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens can be donated at several locations listed below. Items can always be dropped off at the Berwyn Township, 6600 W. 26th Street, Berwyn, Illinois.

Won't you do your part so children withing our community can feel the warmth this winter? when you think of purchasing winter items for your families, please consider donating an extra coat or last year's clean gently used items to the Berwyn Township. It's guaranteed to make you feel all warm inside!

other locations to drop off coats:

Berwyn Police Department - 6401 W. 31st Street, Berwyn

City of Berwyn - 6700 W. 26th Street, Berwyn

MacNeal Hospital - 3249 Oak Park Avenue, Berwyn

Sonny's Slots and Cafe - 6721 W. 26th Street, Berwyn

Flu shots are limited to Berwyn residents' Proof of residency is required. Appointments are recommended, Walk-ins welcome. $10.00 Quadrivalent (for patients 6 months & older), $35.00 High-Dose (for patients age 65 & older). 

CASH ONLY

Free vaccines are available for children eligible for the VFC program and for adults using MEDICARE Part B as their primary insurance. You must present your Medicare card and valid photo ID

We are partnering with dietitians from Dominican University who will be coming to meet with people to provide nutrition counseling. One-on-one sessions can last up to 45 minutes. Clients are welcome to leave their contact information by calling 708-788-6600 ext.11, and a dietitian will return their call within 48 hours to set up an appointment. 

Next Counseling Date will be: Tuesday, November 20, 2018     9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Howard Brown Health will be at the Health District the first Monday of each month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, and the first wednesday of each month from 3:00 pm - 8:00pm.

They will be providing confidential scrreenings for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), including rapid HIV testin & counseling, Hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, and some forms of contraception. More testing sites and info at howardbrown.org/outreach

Many Berwyn families have difficulty making ends meet and providing gifts for their children is an expense that can't afford. Last year, through the community's generosity, we were able to assist 96 households - including 152 children ages 13 and younger - in celebrating the holiday season.

Do you have cheer you can share? Would your family like to help another family celebrate this holiday season? Berwyn Township is seeking organizations or individuals to sponsor, or "adopt" a family for the holidays. Families are referred to Berwyn Township through the school social workers. Interested sponsors will be matched with a family and given their contact information to better address the needs of the family. If you prefer, you can be a Secret Santa and provide for a family anonymously. Lastly, you may also choose to help by making a monetary donation to help defray the cost of the program.

If you would like more information about this program, or if you would like to sponsor a family, please contact the Berwyn Township office at 708-788-6600.

The Berwyn Township Offices & the Berwyn Health District offices will be closed in observance of The Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 22, 2018 & Friday, November, 23, 2018. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 9:00 am