Jeff Mauro Named Heart of Gold Winner

Some stars light the night sky, while others shine light on Hephzibah’s goal of helping children in foster care achieve a brighter future. When guests gather to Celebrate the Stars Among Us at the celestial-themed Heart of Gold Ball, March 7, Hephzibah will honor Food...

Soup & Bread Events Serve the Community

Serving warm soup and bread on a wintery Tuesday evening appealed to Mary Lane and Meaghan Fitzgerald as a way to draw attention to two great causes.  Their upcoming Soup & Bread Forest Park events are set for 5:30 to 8 pm on Feb 3 at Skrine Chops, 7230 Madison...

Thank You for Giving

A big thank-you from all of us at Hephzibah for your tremendous generosity this Christmas. The children were delighted by all the wonderful gifts. With your help we were able to fulfill many wishes!   We are so grateful for the volunteers who helped with our foster...

Blackhawk Bryan Bickell Visits Hephzibah

Who better to show empathy for rescued dogs than a group of kids who can identify with the need to feel valued and understood? Bryan Bickell, a forward for the Chicago Blackhawks, and his wife Amanda, visited Hephzibah Home with their family on December 22 to read a...

2015 Heart of Gold Ball

When the sun goes down and the stars come out on Saturday, March 7, hundreds of Hephzibah supporters will be stepping out for a celestial evening of dining and dancing under the stars in the Skyline Loft at the Bridgeport Art Center. This spectacular event space —...

Made by Hand for Hephzibah

Jean Powell doesn’t like to be idle. As a new member of Hephzibah’s Oak Park Auxiliary Board, she has quickly applied her talents for knitting and sewing to benefit Hephzibah’s kids. Powell hosted an afternoon tea at her home on November 9 to showcase and sell a...