by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 17, 2020 | Hephzibah, News
100% of Cookbook Sales by local resident Mary DiSomma to Support Hephzibah and Infant Welfare Society Mary DiSomma is many things: philanthropist, podiatrist, entrepreneur, and mother of four grown children. She is also an enthusiastic and imaginative baker; her first...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 8, 2020 | Events, News
“I didn’t get to see her for so long!” 7-year-old David said last summer at Camp HepSIBah when he finally got to see his big sister Tamara. Both children had come to Hephzibah in late 2018 in need of healing from trauma and neglect. Tamara responded to care quickly...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jul 24, 2020 | Hephzibah, News
Hephzibah is so fortunate and grateful to have such loyal, committed donors who share our dedication to the welfare of children and their families. We recently received a recurring donation that was so heartwarming we had to share it with you. One of our newest...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Volunteer News
We are proud to announce Hephzibah’s 2020 HeartPrint award winners: Zack Zubkus and Nina Petrosino, both of whom are extraordinary young people and both just graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School (OPRF). Zack Zubkus has been involved with Hephzibah since...
by Ellen Riggsbee | May 28, 2020 | Foster Care, News
“I love you” 9 year-old Timothy said as a plate of sliced apples and cheese was placed in front of him. He had his nose buried in a book and didn’t even look up. His foster mom, Debbie, walked out of the room and burst into tears. It had been a long couple of months...
