by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 21, 2022 | Donor, Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News, Volunteer News
September 16th was a special day for us here at Hephzibah. It was the day we reopened the doors to visitors at Hephzibah Home, where some of the State of Illinois’ most vulnerable, abused and neglected children live. Our home has been closed to visitors and volunteers...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jul 1, 2022 | Auxiliary News & Events, Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News, Volunteer News
Father’s Day this year was a special day at Hephzibah Home, but not in the traditional sense. The male staff at Hephzibah Home were in for a treat! The children at the home came together to make it an extra-special day for them. The kids honored these male staff...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jun 13, 2022 | Auxiliary News & Events, Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah in the Community, News, Volunteer News
It’s a tradition in Glen Ellyn on Memorial Day to participate in Hoof It for Hephzibah 5k Run/Walk and at Newton Park. The sun was shining, the temperature was perfect, and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky for this year’s event. This marked the return of Hoof It...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Feb 25, 2021 | Day Care, Hephzibah in the Community
A long-time anonymous Hephzibah donor remembers the many challenges of growing up in a low-income, single-parent household. He also remembers with great appreciation the generosity of the Oak Park community that came together to help his family manage during times of...
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...
