by Ellen Riggsbee | Feb 11, 2021 | Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Home News
The kitchen is often referred to as the “heart of the home,” so it is especially fitting that Hephzibah’s 2021 Heart of the Home Award will be presented to the Durpetti family, owners of Chicago’s beloved Gene & Georgetti Steakhouse. “We are so grateful to...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Feb 4, 2021 | Events, Hephzibah Home News
Celebrating the Gifts of Mary and Bill DiSomma There is no limit to the generosity and caring spirit of Mary and Bill DiSomma and Hephzibah is thrilled to present these heartfelt philanthropists and caring community members with its 2021 Heart of Gold Award. The award...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 8, 2020 | Events, News
“I didn’t get to see her for so long!” 7-year-old David said last summer at Camp HepSIBah when he finally got to see his big sister Tamara. Both children had come to Hephzibah in late 2018 in need of healing from trauma and neglect. Tamara responded to care quickly...
by Ellen Riggsbee | May 28, 2020 | Events, News
The Hephzibah Western Auxiliary held their 20th Annual Hoof It for Hephzibah 5K Run/Walk this past Memorial Day Weekend. As the result of Covid-19 and the need for social distancing, the Auxiliary quickly shifted to a virtual Hoof It. This switch gave the participants...
by Ellen Riggsbee | May 7, 2020 | Events, Hephzibah, News
On Friday, May 1, Hephzibah’s Chicago Auxiliary hosted the first-ever Virtual Quarantine Olympics, a fun-filled night of games and virtual competitions that raised $4,500 for our children and families! More than 150 participants, from across the U.S. and even as...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Feb 18, 2020 | Auxiliary News & Events, Events
In 2014, Western Auxiliary members Tami Wanless and Megan Scheck turned their shared passion for Hephzibah and Tami’s musical experience into the first “Rock ‘N’ Roll for Your Heart & Soul” fundraising event. Since then, the event has skyrocketed to become one of...
