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Hephzibah Honors Durpetti Family with Heart of the Home Award

Hephzibah Honors Durpetti Family with Heart of the Home Award

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...
Heart of Gold Winners Mary and Bill DiSomma Honored at Heart of Gold Ball 2021

Heart of Gold Winners Mary and Bill DiSomma Honored at Heart of Gold Ball 2021

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...
2020 ended with a holly jolly holiday for Hephzibah!

2020 ended with a holly jolly holiday for Hephzibah!

by Ellen Riggsbee | Jan 26, 2021 | Hephzibah, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community

The pandemic forced the cancellation of many of Hephzibah’s usual holiday celebrations and events, but many of our long-time friends and donors stepped-up to make extra sure the holidays were filled with fun for the children and families we serve.  “There was so much...
Thank you for making a difference!

Thank you for making a difference!

by Ellen Riggsbee | Dec 26, 2020 | Hephzibah, Hephzibah Home News

Behind the scenes at Hephzibah Home during the pandemic

Behind the scenes at Hephzibah Home during the pandemic

by Ellen Riggsbee | Dec 17, 2020 | Hephzibah, Hephzibah Home News, News

In Spring 2020, “keeping kids safe” took on a whole new meaning at Hephzibah Home as Chicago became a COVID-19 hotspot and a tiny but formidable pathogen transformed our lives. When shelter-in-place rules were implemented with remote learning and the 26 young children...
Hephzibah is Growing to Meet Needs of Children and Families During Pandemic

Hephzibah is Growing to Meet Needs of Children and Families During Pandemic

by Ellen Riggsbee | Nov 13, 2020 | Hephzibah, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community

Covid-19 has hit families hard. But this is not Hephzibah’s first pandemic. We have been responding to the needs of families for 123 years, and we know what to do. Hephzibah has made the bold decision to increase our services and grow our programs during this...
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