ONE in FIVE CHILDREN will experience the death of someone close to them by the age of 18
SEVEN INÂ TENÂ TEACHERS CURRENTLY HAVE AT LEAST ONE STUDENT IN THEIR CLASSES WHO HAS LOST A PARENT, SIBLING OR CLOSE FRIEND IN THE PAST YEAR
I loved that there was a place that my whole family could be ministered to on their level.
Herbie’s Friends Parent ,
Grief Takes a Hike is an experience like no other, and you have to do it. It’s work, but necessary work so you can heal.
Grief Takes a Hike Family ,
What we do
The Mission of Fox Valley Hands of Hope is to embrace the quality of life and to provide HOPE for those experiencing grief or life-threatening illness. Our professional staff and trained volunteers are community-funded, allowing us to provide the best in compassionate care, free of charge.
Our programs are designed to provide support for adults, children and families, regardless of age, income level, race or religious beliefs. We believe that every person in need should be given hope.
#GiveMoreHope
Making a Difference
Project Hope
Support for Adults
Family Programs
Grief Takes a Hike
Equipment Lending Closet
HOPE IN ACTION Blog
Saluting our volunteers
Guiding Star helps adults grieving death of Mom or Dad
A special thanks to our Garden Party volunteers
Clients Served (Jan to Oct 2018)
Service Volunteers
Youth & Family Served
School Districts Served