Plainfield's Webb Chevy to Host Barbecue for the Troops

On Saturday, July 19, Webb Chevy Plainfield is firing up the grill to host a community fundraising event with food and fun for all ages. 

For the second consecutive year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and its dealer members have partnered with the USO of Illinois to host more than 60 Barbecue for the Troops community fundraising events.

All proceeds raised will directly support troops deployed and at home; military families; wounded, ill and injured troops as well as families of the fallen, through the USO (United Service Organizations). 

The event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Webb Chevy, 16140 S. Lincoln Highway.

Suggested donation is $3 for hamburgers, $2 for hot dogs and $1 for drinks.

In 2013, the inaugural year of the USO Barbecue for the Troops program, CATA member dealers collectively raised $37,500 – accounting for approximately 40 percent of the total funds raised nationally through this initiative.

“This is just one example of the goodwill that Chicagoland new-car dealers bring to their communities,” Colin Wickstrom, CATA chairman, said in a press release. “I can genuinely speak on behalf of the CATA membership when I say that, as an association, we’re proud to be a part of such a great cause and we look forward to kicking off this year’s USO Barbecue for the Troops events.” 

Those who cannot attend an event can still show their support for the troops and have a chance to win barbecue-themed prizes on social media. Now through July 21, fans can submit barbecue photos or videos with hashtag #BBQ4Troops on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to be entered to win weekly prizes from Bub City and a grand prize – a barbecue basket filled with a gift card, barbecue sauces, dry rubs, flavored wood chips, a T-shirt and other barbecue accessories – from Real Urban BBQ.

USO Barbecue for the Troops is a national fundraising campaign that encourages organizations and communities to host barbecues and raise funds for local USO programs and services. For the full listing of CATA Barbecue for the Troops events, visit www.DriveChicago.com. For more information on the overall Barbecue for the Troops initiative, please visit www.BarbecuefortheTroops.com.