by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 3, 2024 | Hephzibah
Kathy Nugent had a knack for making children smile and feel cared for. As a long-time staff member of Hephzibah’s After School Care Program, Kathy was well-known throughout Oak Park as a nurturing and thoughtful caregiver for thousands of children spanning four...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Aug 20, 2024 | Hephzibah
The number of families facing homelessness in the Chicago area is on the rise. As housing costs skyrocket and inventory of affordable housing plummets, many families are faced with the devastating reality of homelessness. In record numbers families are being forced to...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Aug 15, 2024 | Hephzibah
Each year, we gather thousands of back-to-school items from big-hearted donors to help the families we serve return to school. These donations, together with help from dozens of volunteers, help prepare families struggling to afford back-to-school costs that rise each...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jul 16, 2024 | Hephzibah
Nature has amazing healing qualities—just ask Jenny Wise, Art Therapist at Hephzibah Home. Nature therapy is a regular part of the treatment we provide for children living at Hephzibah Home, where the state’s most severely abused and neglected children ages 3-11 come...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jul 8, 2024 | Hephzibah
The generous spirit of the Knaul family is well-known by their family and friends. Kevin and Tiffany Knaul, along with their children Emily and Carter, frequently gave back to their community and spent their time volunteering. Several years ago, after Kevin’s sudden...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jul 1, 2024 | Hephzibah
What’s in a logo? A logo can mean so much—it’s an immediate way to identify a group and is the foundation of a brand identity. Logos are designed to be memorable, to foster brand loyalty and make organizations stand apart. That is exactly what we intended by creating...
