by Ellen Riggsbee | Jun 25, 2024 | Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah in the Community, News
Hephzibah’s history of strong leadership continues with the selection of our newest leader, Jason Patenaude, as Chief Executive Officer effective June 24, 2024. “Jason brings a growth-oriented mindset to the new role of CEO at Hephzibah and his extensive financial,...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jun 18, 2024 | Hephzibah
Celebrating Juneteenth is now a national holiday in the United States, and for good reason. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, celebrates Black freedom and commemorates the official end of slavery in America. Hephzibah recognizes the significance of Juneteenth and...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jun 13, 2024 | Hephzibah
2024 marks the 50th year the Hephzibah After School Care and Summer Camp Program has been in existence and we are celebrating! Join us for a free community celebration and reunion event. This event is open to our entire community including past and present program...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jun 11, 2024 | Hephzibah
The OPRF Huskie Helpers hosted an annual celebration of the end of the school year for the children at Hephzibah Home. For years this wonderful group of high school volunteers from Oak Park River Forest High School has been organizing this event for the children...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jun 4, 2024 | Hephzibah
June is Pride Month and is a time to celebrate and amplify the voices of the LGBTQ+ community in the present moment and throughout history. LGBTQ+ children and youth especially need the support of communities and caregivers not just in June but year-round. Hephzibah’s...
by Ellen Riggsbee | May 29, 2024 | Hephzibah
“Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be.” — Rita F. Pierson Hephzibah foster parents are heroes who feel compelled to help children in...
by Ellen Riggsbee | May 15, 2024 | Hephzibah
The Hephzibah HeartPrint Award was created to honor high school seniors who have gone above and beyond for Hephzibah, and we are lucky there is never a shortage of candidates! The HeartPrint Award winners are seniors who have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to...
by Ellen Riggsbee | May 9, 2024 | Hephzibah
Last weekend marked the 7th annual Care & Spare, Hephzibah Chicago Auxiliary Board’s signature event. This event always draws a crowd, and we’re not surprised! Care & Spare brings together auxiliary members and their friends for fun events that raise funds for...
by Ellen Riggsbee | May 7, 2024 | Hephzibah
May is National Foster Care Month. Currently, there are over 368,000 children in foster care in the United States. Of those, 108,000 are waiting to be adopted. The reasons these children are not able to return to their homes vary, but most were removed as a result of...
by Ellen Riggsbee | May 1, 2024 | Hephzibah
It’s gala season at Hephzibah! Each year, following the Heart of Gold Ball, there’s another special gala that warms the hearts of all who attend and celebrates some very special individuals. The Kids Gala, held at Hephzibah Home for the children who live there, is...
