2025 Year in Review This year we celebrated graduations, alumni successes, fundraising events, and much more! We are so grateful for all the support we have received this year and are looking forward to another great year of supporting children, youth, and families across Illinois and Florida. In January, we celebrated the New Year with
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One Hope United’s Family Legacies On October 8, 2025, we celebrated One Hope United’s 130th anniversary and the legacy that OHU has created within the communities we serve. Over the last 130 years, we have continued to advocate for the safety, hope, and livelihood of children and families throughout Illinois and Florida. And we are
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Recap of OHU’s Spring Luncheon, Thriving Together Our annual Spring Luncheon, Thriving Together, exceeded all expectations! Held at the beautiful BMO Harris Bank Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, the event brought our community together in support of OHU’s mission to serve and advocate for the thriving of children, youth, and families. We proudly raised over $127,000,
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Celebrating OHU Day: 128 Years of Impact Key Milestones in OHU’s Journey 1895: Reverend Ezra L. Scofield founded the Chicago Baptist Orphanage in Downers Grove, IL, which would eventually become One Hope United. 1903: Dr. J.A. Leavitt founded the Hudelson Baptist Children’s Home in Centralia, IL. 1948: Chicago Baptist Orphanage acquired the “Great House” in
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