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 | Dec 9, 2021 | Hephzibah, News
Dear Friends, At Hephzibah we like to say that meeting the changing needs of children and families is “in our DNA.” After more than a century of helping children thrive and families flourish through economic downturns, war and social change—we were uniquely equipped...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Feb 2, 2021 | Hephzibah, News
Hephzibah has a long history of growth and innovation in times of crisis and 2020 was no different as we weathered the COVID-19 crisis while providing more services for more children and families than ever before. By aiming to help and heal families in crisis before...
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...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Nov 25, 2020 | News
Because it helps to be reminded of all the good things in life – especially during times of stress – we asked the children living at Hephzibah Home what they are thankful for this year. On behalf of the more than 1,400 children and families Hephzibah serves, and our...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Oct 22, 2020 | Hephzibah Home News, News
We are two months into our e-learning institute at Hephzibah Home and most of our kids are doing well thanks in large part to our incredible staff who have improvised and supported them while they transition to remote learning. All-day screen time was exhausting for...
