by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 12, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News
It’s Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week. Hephzibah has many child welfare worker heroes among us, and caseworker Brianna Lane is one of them. Her incredible journey from foster child to foster care caseworker inspires us all: How long have you worked for...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Sep 7, 2023 | Foster Care, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, News
Just what is an auxiliary board, you ask? Great question! At Hephzibah, auxiliary boards are groups of volunteers who collectively raise funds and increase awareness in the wider community – all in support of Hephzibah’s mission. Our three auxiliary boards...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Aug 8, 2023 | Auxiliary News & Events, Events, Hephzibah, Hephzibah Employees, Hephzibah Home News, Hephzibah in the Community, News, Volunteer News
There are endless benefits that come from a lifetime of volunteering. Volunteering gives individuals a sense of purpose, improves physical and mental health, helps people engage in their community and simply makes people happier. However, one long-time volunteer for...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Volunteer News
We are proud to announce Hephzibah’s 2020 HeartPrint award winners: Zack Zubkus and Nina Petrosino, both of whom are extraordinary young people and both just graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School (OPRF). Zack Zubkus has been involved with Hephzibah since...
by Ellen Riggsbee | Feb 25, 2020 | Volunteer News
“I love when we go to Pumpkin Moon and buy things with my allowance,” says 6 year-old Hephzibah foster child, Chance, of spending time with his Heartmate volunteer. If you are looking for a way to really make a difference in your life and the life of others, it...
