by Ellen Riggsbee | Feb 2, 2021 | Hephzibah, News
Hephzibah has a long history of growth and innovation in times of crisis and 2020 was no different as we weathered the COVID-19 crisis while providing more services for more children and families than ever before. By aiming to help and heal families in crisis before...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jan 26, 2021 | Hephzibah, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community
The pandemic forced the cancellation of many of Hephzibah’s usual holiday celebrations and events, but many of our long-time friends and donors stepped-up to make extra sure the holidays were filled with fun for the children and families we serve. “There was so much...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Dec 17, 2020 | Hephzibah, Hephzibah Home News, News
In Spring 2020, “keeping kids safe” took on a whole new meaning at Hephzibah Home as Chicago became a COVID-19 hotspot and a tiny but formidable pathogen transformed our lives. When shelter-in-place rules were implemented with remote learning and the 26 young children...
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...