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Coming Events
The Wildflower Project
The Wildflower Project through MDW Cares is a year-round program for teenage girls in Kane County looking for a different way to learn, connect, and grow.
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Using gardening as a foundation for connection, participants move through the natural cycles of planning, planting, tending, and harvesting while building confidence, friendships, life skills, and emotional resilience in a low-pressure, supportive environment. The program combines hands-on learning, intergenerational mentorship, mental health-informed support, and experiences with local farms, small businesses, and community partners.
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Planning and recruitment begin in Fall 2026, with the first full program cycle launching in October 2026.
Support Group -
The Perimenopause Posse
Perimenopause is weird. You don't have to figure it out alone.
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The Perimenopause Posse is a welcoming community where we laugh, vent, learn, and navigate this season of life together. Join us twice a month for real conversations with women who get it, plus quarterly talks from local experts who can help answer your questions and provide practical guidance.
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Details: Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 6:30 PM at House of 423 in Geneva
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Questions? Email Elizabeth at elizabeth.mdwcares@gmail.com
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This is a peer support group designed for connection and education, not medical advice or therapy.
Ground + Gather
Designed especially for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent kids, this offering includes a grounding yoga practice followed by coffee and connection—creating intentional space to rest, recharge, and feel supported.
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Upcoming Schedule:
Sunday, 3/15 - 11 AM to 1 PM
Sunday, 5/17 - 11 AM to 1 PM
Sunday, 7/26 - 11 AM to 1 PM
Sunday, 9/20 - 11 AM to 1 PM
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The Essentials Exchange
The Essentials Exchange began with a simple question: What happens when someone can't access a basic necessity?
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Our first campaign is to focus on increasing access to menstrual care products throughout Kane County. But we also recognize that community needs change over time.
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As we build relationships with schools, nonprofits, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community members, we are listening closely to the challenges people face.
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The Essentials Exchange exists to help neighbors support neighbors by connecting community resources with real, identified needs. As those needs evolve, so can we.​
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