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...
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....
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...
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...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Aug 8, 2023 | Auxiliary News & Events, Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News, Volunteer News
There are endless benefits that come from a lifetime of volunteering. Volunteering gives individuals a sense of purpose, improves physical and mental health, helps people engage in their community and simply makes people happier. However, one long-time volunteer for...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jul 24, 2023 | Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News
There’s not much Molly Pyne can’t do. As the Behavior Interventionist at Hephzibah Home she is quick on her feet when it comes to running her programs. This is helpful when you work in child welfare where unexpected twists and turns are the norm. For over 10 years,...
