by Ellen Riggsbee | Dec 21, 2023 | Hephzibah
Local firefighters from the Village of Oak Park Fire Department have hearts of gold! For the second straight year, the crew from our local fire station have decorated the outside of Hephzibah Home with cheerful and festive decorations for the holiday season. These...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Dec 14, 2023 | Hephzibah
When children arrive at Hephzibah Home, they come from unimaginable circumstances and were almost always abused and neglected. They are often on high alert and fearful of their surroundings and staff who are suddenly caring for them. Staff at Hephzibah Home are never...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Nov 16, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah
All children deserve love, support, security and a forever home. As we acknowledge National Adoption Month this November, we also recognize the incredible and open-hearted families that have been created, enhanced and expanded through adoption. Each year, Hephzibah’s...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Nov 14, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News
We Are Thankful! Each year at this time, we pause to reflect on all the reasons we have to be grateful. Throughout the year, we collect contributions and gifts and receive volunteer assistance and support that help us provide the children and families we serve with...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Oct 12, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News
The view from the windows of Hephzibah Home is a typical Oak Park view from the tree-lined street just north of the elevated train tracks. You can see the occasional El train whizzing by, the treetops from the south side of the tracks, and a blue sky on a clear day....
by Ellen Riggsbee | Oct 4, 2023 | Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah in the Community, News
Right now, in Illinois, there are thousands of children in foster care waiting for a home. These children, who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, need stability, love, nurturing and safety. As troublesome as this reality is, it means that our...
