by Ellen Riggsbee | Mar 14, 2019 | Hephzibah, News
When 7-year old Kaden’s teacher noticed his bruises one morning, it set off a chain of events that mobilized local Oak Park residents into action and brought hope, happiness, and a furnished apartment into the lives of Kaden and his three siblings. It also put his...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Mar 14, 2019 | News
Hephzibah’s 2019 Heart of Gold Ball was a huge success on March 2, as more than 350 guests attended the event at the stunning Bridgeport Arts Center. Local award winners were highlighted with the Heart of Gold and Heart of the Home awards at the event. The event...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Nov 30, 2018 | News
When Oak Park resident Kathleen Sheehan first met Chance through Hephzibah’s “Heartmate” program, she had no idea how enriching the relationship would be for both of them. Then 6-year old Chance arrived at the Diagnostic Treatment Center after leaving an abusive home...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Nov 30, 2018 | News
Volunteering to help others is a way of life for the four winners of this year’s Hephzibah’s Heartprint Award. Since 2001, the award has recognized high school seniors from OPRF, Trinity, Fenwick, Riverside Brookfield, and St. Ignatius that have distinguished...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Oct 25, 2018 | News
When parents and educators work together to support learning, children are more likely to do well in school, stay in school and enjoy school. But the children aren’t the only ones who benefit. According to Hephzibah Head Start Director Melissa Smith, parent engagement...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Oct 23, 2018 | News
October was Arts and Humanities month and as part of the Oak Park Art League’s new exhibition exploring the theme of beauty emerging out of what has been broken, the children at Hephzibah Home created a one-of-a kind art piece that is now a part of the league’s...
