by Ellen Riggsbee | Jul 1, 2022 | Auxiliary News & Events, Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News, Volunteer News
Father’s Day this year was a special day at Hephzibah Home, but not in the traditional sense. The male staff at Hephzibah Home were in for a treat! The children at the home came together to make it an extra-special day for them. The kids honored these male staff...
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 | Mar 15, 2022 | Hephzibah
We are excited to announce that our Heart of Gold award winners, Ken & Patty Hunt, have generously sponsored a challenge match — they will match all donations up to $250,000! We were able to raise an incredible $228,256 from night of event donations at our...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Mar 11, 2022 | Hephzibah
Birthdays are like no other holiday. They celebrate a single person and the anniversary of when they came into being. For a child who has been abused or neglected, celebrating their birthday is essential to their healing. Birthdays have always been a big deal at...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Mar 10, 2022 | Hephzibah
On an evening full of joy, heartwarming stories, standing ovations honoring staff and community members, and an after party complete with a dramatic lightning strike — Hephzibah supporters gave more generously than ever before at this year’s Heart of Gold Ball...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Feb 22, 2022 | Hephzibah
The Hephzibah Children’s Association Heart of Gold Award annually honors those who have enhanced the well-being of disadvantaged children on the local or national level. This year Hephzibah will recognize Oak Park residents Illinois Senator Don Harmon and...