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Thriving Together Luncheon: Nurturing Bright Futures and Inspiring Change

Thriving Together Luncheon: Nurturing Bright Futures and Inspiring Change We are happy to announce that our Spring Luncheon, Thriving Together, was a great success! The event brought our community together at the beautiful USG Headquarters in Chicago to help break the cycles of poverty, trauma, and neglect. Together, we raised an astounding $155,000 that will go towards

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OHU Creating an Inclusive Environment for LGBTQIA+

How OHU Creates a Safe and Inclusive Environment for LGBTQIA+ Individuals At OHU, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and accepting environment for all individuals who access our services. As we proudly celebrate Pride Month, we had the privilege of speaking with Emily Owen, the Director of Programs for the Residential and Group Homes

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Running Towards Hope: One Hope United’s Spring Shuffle 5K

Running Towards Hope: One Hope United’s Spring Shuffle 5K On a beautiful Sunday morning, One Hope United hosted its annual Spring Shuffle 5K event at the Sun Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa, IL. The event brought together the One Hope United community to serve the mission of providing education, resources, and support to children

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The Power of Early Education: Setting Up Success for Children

The Power of Early Education: Setting Up Children for Lifelong Success Education serves as a fundamental pillar of personal growth and development. From the time we are born, we are constantly learning. These early years are some of the most important stepping stones to help a child succeed early in life. It is during these

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USA Ice Team Joins One Hope United for an Unforgettable Day

The Power of Partnership: USA Ice Team Joins One Hope United for an Unforgettable Day On a chilly winter morning, a group of USA Ice Team pros headed out on frozen Deep Lake, a private lake in the Chicago suburbs. The pros, known for their skills on the ice and their love of the sport, had come

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OHU Pilots Free Clothing Store for Children in Foster Care

OHU Pilots Free Clothing Store for Children in Foster Care Lake Villa, Ill. (Jan. 27, 2023)–One Hope United launched its first “Hope Closet” event on Dec. 28 at boy’s residential campus, Ermit L. Finch Campus at Lake Villa. Clothes, shoes, and winter wear were donated to the organization by Indiana nonprofit, Cross Border Partners. The private

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Top Box Foods & One Hope United Distribute 200 Thanksgiving Meal Kits

Top Box Foods & One Hope United Distribute 200 Thanksgiving Meal Kits By noon last week on Friday, cars lined South Ernie Krueger Circle and spilled onto Sunset Avenue as they made their way to Busy Bee Children’s Center. Families excitedly waved as they waited for the “Thanksgiving Dinner Box Giveaway” event to start, an event

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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Foster Parent

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Foster Parent Foster parents make an immeasurable difference in the lives of the children in their care. Whether a foster youth’s biological parents are working to reunify with them, or the youth is waiting to be matched with loving adoptive parents, foster parents can provide safety,

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Sibling Pair Finds Forever Home after Seven Years in Foster Care

Sibling Pair Finds Forever Home after Seven Years in Foster Care In 2015, Elijah and Deviana were removed from their biological parents’ care when Elijah was only a year and a half and Deviana six months old. The siblings were placed with a foster family through a foster care agency in Florida. When the COVID-19

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Former OHU Executive Director Continues Legacy of Service

Former OHU Executive Director Continues Legacy of Service Pat Griffith Stoller joined One Hope United when it was known as Central Baptist Family Services. Before working at the organization, she served on several policy committees with the organization’s staff members. She respected these colleagues, and her confidence in the mission grew quickly. Pat always knew

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