Hope for the Holidays During a time of year when most are checking off lists, decorating and preparing for family gatherings, grievers are struggling through this holiday season. Fox Valley Hands of Hope staff and volunteers are dedicated to support and comfort the adults, children and families we serve all year long through special […]
#GivingTuesday 2018 #GivingTuesday was nothing short of a victory for Fox Valley Hands of Hope. This year, our organization attempted to tackle a whole new approach to #GivingTuesday in hopes of furthering our community reach and success for the 2018 campaign. Gayle Deja-Schultz, Fox Valley Hands of Hope’s Director of Development, attended a 4-part […]
Cookie Event 2018: Another Sweet Success The 2018 Cookie Event was a roaring success! With the time and effort of Fox Valley Hands of Hope volunteers, community members, and FVHH staff, we were able to give out 190 well filled, assorted cookie plates! These cookie plates are delivered by dedicated volunteers to the Hands […]
2018 5K to Remember Saturday, September 15, 2018 Please join FVHH in a walk to celebrate the memory of your loved one! On Saturday, September 15th Fox Valley Hands of Hope will hold its annual 5k family fun run and walk. Please join us that day in remembering your loved one and celebrating their life. A […]
Community Education “It’s Okay…say their name” the unique journey of losing a child to addiction. Terri Roman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is now retired from many years of school social work. She dedicates her to time to facilitating the GRASP group. This group is a community of people who have […]
Grief Takes A Hike Camp 2018 Written by: Pam Bills, LPC Child Bereavement Specialist July is always my favorite time here at Fox Valley Hands of Hope. There is a palpable buzz in the air as we prepare for camp. Colorful bins filled with games, art supplies, and provisions can be found in […]
VOLUNTEERS are an integral part of the services Fox Valley Hands of Hope provides to the community – leading support groups and programs, providing comfort care services to clients and their families, serving as ambassadors throughout the Fox Valley, helping with fundraising, baking goodies for clients, and providing administrative and event support. FVHH salutes all […]
GUIDING STAR is a new program from Fox Valley Hands of Hope designed to support adults who have gone through the death of a parent or parental figure – their “Guiding Star.” We talked with Christy Pitol, FVHH’s Manager of Bereavement Services, on how the death of a parent affects us, whether we’re 30, 40 […]
For more than 37 years, this organization has reached out to those in need of care, support and friendship as they face life-threatening illnesses or the loss of a loved one. Our corps of dedicated volunteers – more than 300 strong – is our strength, and provides Fox Valley Hands of Hope with the ability […]
YEARS AGO, a core group of pioneering grievers at our organization started The Weaver’s Circle to offer connectedness for people, ages 50 and older, who had gone through spousal loss and were venturing forth in the unknown territory called “singlehood.” The “Weavers” wanted to establish bonds through recreational activities, and began meeting once a month […]
Grief Takes A Hike (GTAH) is Fox Valley Hands of Hope’s annual program for grieving families – providing them with a camping weekend where they can learn about self-care and coping techniques together, while interacting with others who have experienced similar loss. At the same time, they can enjoy indoor and outdoor recreational activities – […]