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A New Vision for Hephzibah

A New Vision for Hephzibah

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,...
Thankfulness

Thankfulness

by Ellen Riggsbee | Nov 14, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News

We Are Thankful! Each year at this time, we pause to reflect on all the reasons we have to be grateful. Throughout the year, we collect contributions and gifts and receive volunteer assistance and support that help us provide the children and families we serve with...
A Mural is Reborn.

A Mural is Reborn.

by Ellen Riggsbee | Oct 12, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News

The view from the windows of Hephzibah Home is a typical Oak Park view from the tree-lined street just north of the elevated train tracks. You can see the occasional El train whizzing by, the treetops from the south side of the tracks, and a blue sky on a clear day....
Employee Spotlight: Camiya Honorable

Employee Spotlight: Camiya Honorable

by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 26, 2023 | Day Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah in the Community, News

Camiya Honorable, Day Care Program Site Supervisor, takes her job seriously. Camiya is part of a team that facilitates Hephzibah’s After Care and Summer Camp programs. She makes sure these programs, which offer affordable, enriching and nurturing environments to...
Brianna’s Story: From Foster Child to Foster Hero

Brianna’s Story: From Foster Child to Foster Hero

by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 12, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News

It’s Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week. Hephzibah has many child welfare worker heroes among us, and caseworker Brianna Lane is one of them. Her incredible journey from foster child to foster care caseworker inspires us all: How long have you worked for...
Hephzibah’s Auxiliary Boards Make Lasting Impact

Hephzibah’s Auxiliary Boards Make Lasting Impact

by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 7, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News

Just what is an auxiliary board, you ask? Great question! At Hephzibah, auxiliary boards are groups of volunteers who collectively raise funds and increase awareness in the wider community – all in support of Hephzibah’s mission. Our three auxiliary boards...
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