FVHH Building Under Renovation
We are renovating our building and a few things are temporarily changing! Starting Saturday August 20, 2022 Lending Closet services will be suspended for the rest of the year. Friday […]
Doug Irvin Joins FVHH Board of Directors
The Board has approved Doug Irvin to fulfill an unfilled term to the end of 2022 and then to begin a full term as a new director. Doug is the […]
Golfing for Men’s Grief
How a Game of Golf Can Change the Lives of Grieving Men in Our Community. “Iron sharpens iron,” is an expression widely used. In the context of grief support agency, […]
FVHH Welcomes New Director of Spanish Language Grief Services
Fox Valley Hands of Hope welcomes Gabriela (Gaby) Alcantara to our staff team as Director of Spanish Language Grief Services. Gaby is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and recent graduate […]
Kane County Covid-19 Memorial Ceremony
January 28, 2022 Remarks by Jonathan Shively, Executive Director, Fox Valley Hands of Hope Many of us are feeling overwhelmed with sorrow and sadness. Loss under the best of circumstances, […]
FVHH Welcomes New Clinical Intern
The FVHH staff is delighted to introduce our new intern for the 2021-2022 school year, Gaby Alcantara. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work in May, Gaby is […]
Grief and Art Expression
Grief is a difficult beast. Grieving individuals are often asked to express what they are feeling or thinking, so that the people around them can understand how best to support […]
FVHH Welcomes New Executive Director
Please join the FVHH Board and staff in welcoming our new Executive Director, Jonathan Shively! The FVHH Board has chosen Jonathan because they see him as a truly caring leader, […]
FVHH Celebrates 40 Years in the Community
Today we are celebrating 40 years of of service in the community! Fox Valley Hands of Hope has come a long way since its early beginnings in the basement of […]
FVHH Welcomes New Youth and Family Grief Counselor
FVHH has started the new year off by welcoming Youth and Family Grief Counselor, Jacquelyn Jennings, MSW! Jacquelyn brings with her a wealth of knowledge from her academic endeavors at […]
Agency Updates During COVID-19
Fox Valley Hands of Hope (FVHH) continues to provide compassionate guidance and support for the grieving at no cost to the community. In the time of COVID-19, when grief seems […]
Grieving in the Time of COVID-19
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Dear Grieving Parents
Dear grieving parents, I have always admired you. Grieving while parenting means your days are filled with waves of sorrow, moments of unexpected joy and endless other emotions that sneak […]
Slow Down and Let Your Angels Help You
I was blessed to have a mom who showed unconditional love. You know, one of those rare (and feisty) birds. And I fully realize that not everyone is as fortunate […]