Join us for our 19th Annual Bowl A Thon!

We Grow Dreams is gearing up for our 19th annual Bowlathon Fundraiser, which will take place on February 22, 2026, at Parkside Lanes in Aurora! This event plays a crucial role in supporting our efforts to provide job training and employment opportunities for young adults with disabilities from across the western suburbs. We currently work with 47 remarkable individuals who participate in our greenhouse programs independently, with support, or through partnerships with local organizations and school district transition programs.

Throughout the year, we remain committed to maintaining our property so that our plants and facilities are ready to thrive in every season. The skills our team members acquire—ranging from practical life abilities to valuable workplace competencies—are vital steppingstones that have enabled many participants to secure employment here at We Grow Dreams or in local businesses throughout the region. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to advancing our mission, and your encouragement means the world to us. We invite you to consider sponsoring our event, donating an item, or joining us in person for an afternoon filled with bowling, camaraderie, and celebration – follow the Bowlathon.net button for more information!

We Grow Dreams' Seed Swap Event

Now that the January cold snap has finally passed, we can finally start preparing for a sunny Spring season! If you are preparing your seedling trays, taking inventory of your many seeds and planning your garden now, consider stopping by We Grow Dreams to participate in our Seed Swap Event through February 28th!

We will have tables set up with various varieties of seed that you can choose from, or you can purchase a pre-made kit from our website or in store. A kit costs $20 and comes with 6 envelopes for seed. To see what we have to offer this year or to place an order for pickup, click on the Seed Page link below. 

We have lots of quick growing seeds like Zinnias, lettuces, cucumbers and squash if you just have the need to see something grow, and we even have seeds to be started in the next few weeks like alyssum, peppers, tomatoes, and so much more for you to have fun with or enjoy a fun growing project. All funds from this event will help to support our mission to provide employment for adults with disabilities.

Spring is coming!

The time has come to start planning your garden spaces for the upcoming warm weather! According to our Groundhog Day prediction, there will be just 6 short weeks until winter is over! With our plant plugs starting to arrive, we’re eager to get everything growing for you to pick out when the time is right! Begin the planning process by looking at what is NEW for this Spring, or get into the real details by viewing our Products list to see all of the many different varieties we’ll be growing in a variety of different pot sizes! Our team members will be working hard each week to get everything filled and ready for you in time to plant!

We're still open 5 days a week!

We Grow Dreams remains open all year with quality houseplants, herbs, and succulents while we prepare for the new year! However, because the daylight is lacking, our hours will be decreasing! We’ll remain open 9AM-2PM Tuesdays-Saturdays to keep our team members busy!

Our Mission
To provide people with disabilities the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives and to train and work in a supportive, safe, and caring environment while producing and providing products and services to the community. In this pursuit, we honor the concepts of human dignity, respect, hard work, fellowship, and friendship.

1055 W Washington St

West Chicago, IL  60185

 

Mailing:

PO Box 861

West Chicago, IL. 60186

Office:  630/293-0100

Fax:  630/293-0100

[email protected]

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Off-Season Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday & Monday: CLOSED