by Ellen Riggsbee | May 10, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees
Right now, in the United States, there are almost 400,000 children in foster care. While it’s meant to be a temporary living situation for children in danger of abuse and neglect, the foster care system is complicated and it can take years for a child to settle in a...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Apr 20, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees
April 16 – 22 is National Volunteer Week, and is an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of volunteering nationwide. Here at Hephzibah, we take time this week to honor our volunteers that work hard to support Hephzibah, and to keep children safe. When...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Mar 8, 2023 | Hephzibah
Friday, March 3 was a night to remember for Hephzibah, and for all the guests who attended the Heart of Gold Ball. Over 315 attendees ate, sipped and danced the night away at Hephzibah’s largest fundraiser of the year. Celebrity Chef and Food Network Star Jeff Mauro...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Feb 14, 2023 | Hephzibah
February is Black History Month and is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the important historical contributions of African Americans. At Hephzibah we recognize the historical significance of this month, and also the importance of amplifying the voices of the...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 21, 2022 | Donor, Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News, Volunteer News
September 16th was a special day for us here at Hephzibah. It was the day we reopened the doors to visitors at Hephzibah Home, where some of the State of Illinois’ most vulnerable, abused and neglected children live. Our home has been closed to visitors and volunteers...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 8, 2022 | Hephzibah
Mary Anne Brown: A Champion for Children and Families In 1976, Mary Anne Brown followed her heart to Hephzibah Home and began a 41-year journey that would bring hope and healing to thousands of children and their families. When Brown—an Oak Park wife and mother with a...
