Hope's Front Door

We have a tremendous need this year for our School Supply Distribution program due to the increased number of students we provide supplies to. Please consider donating and help make a difference for children in your community! Learn how to help at hopesfrontdoor.org/school-supplies

Enjoy family fun, good food and community support - join us today at in for their 40th Birthday of Giving Fundraiser! 10% of today’s sales support Hope’s Front Door.

Hope's Front Door wishes everyone a wonderful Disability Pride Month! This is a time to celebrate your uniqueness and achievements. Hope's Front Door is proud to help support the struggles this community faces and help them feel proud of who they are!

Join us July 18th at Culver's in Downers Grove for their 40th Birthday Fundraiser! Spin the prize wheel and enjoy kid's face painting from 3-6pm and surprises for drive thru guests! We'll be collecting school supplies for students in need and proceeds go to Hope's Front Door. Come out and help support your community!

Donate school supplies now through August 9, 2024! Hope’s Front Door is gathering NEW school supplies so that children (elementary through high school) are prepared and equipped to succeed on Day One! Can YOU help? Find big need items and more information at hopesfrontdoor.org/school-supplies

Looking to volunteer and help those in need? We are currently seeking Data Entry volunteers!

This role typically works in our offices once-a-week, outside of client hours and behind the scenes. If you or someone you know is interested in helping support our mission and make a difference, visit hopesfrontdoor.org/volunteer

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Remember that expressing your feelings and needing help is not a sign of weakness - it's a sign of strength. Learn more about at mhanational.org/bipoc

The goal of our Pathways to Employment program is to provide insights and soft skills needed for a successful job search, retention, and growth in a job. Learn more about Pathways to Employment and all the Pathways Programs we offer at hopesfrontdoor.org/pathways

Join us all month long as we work to support local students in need by collecting NEW school supplies for our Back-to-School Supplies Drive! Learn the items that are needed and how you can help at hopesfrontdoor.org/school-supplies

Happy 4th of July from Hope's Front Door! We hope you have a safe holiday and enjoy time spent with friends, family and loved ones.

Today's Health Workshop was developed and presented by Midwestern University Doctor of Physical Therapy students and faculty advisors. We are so grateful to Midwestern University for helping us make this event possible for our community members! https://bit.ly/3RjzTEP

Hope's Front Door is proud to partner with Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club. For the toiletry and feminine hygiene product drives they conduct on our behalf and the financial support they provide, we are so grateful!

Learn more about this organization at https://www.hjwc.us/

Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States. It is a time for reflection and celebration to acknowledge such an influential time in history. But it is also a time to assess and plan for further improvements in our society.

We are currently seeking Job List volunteers! This role is done from home and provides a crucial information tool that allows us to better serve clients.

Our volunteers are the face and heart what we do, and we provide training to ensure you feel comfortable in your role. If you or someone you know is interested in helping us make a difference, visit hopesfrontdoor.org/volunteer today!

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father figures who are always there to lend a helping hand!

Our services to DuPage County's unhoused population are two-fold.
Our programs and services are meant to ensure individuals and families maintain a stable household so they don't become unhoused.
For those experiencing homelessness, we collaborate our services with other agencies to help them become housed.
Learn more about how we lend a hand of hope at hopesfrontdoor.org/services

We are currently seeking Data Entry volunteers! This role works behind the scenes, and though the role doesn't work directly with clients, it provides a crucial information tool that allows us to better serve clients.

Our volunteers are the face and heart what we do, and we provide training to ensure you feel comfortable in your role. If you or someone you know is interested in helping us make a difference, visit hopesfrontdoor.org/volunteer today!

Hope's Front Door is here to help ensure the health and wellness needs of all are met, including those of men. Learn more about our promise at https://bit.ly/3wgJZiz

We work to ensure the health and needs of all are met, providing medical supplies, prescription medication, oral and vision healthcare through the high-quality assistance of our community and business partners.

Hope's Front Door is not just a name; it's our promise. With care, we light the way forward with immediate assistance and access to further resources. ☀️

Our Pathways Programs offer life-skill education and a clear pathway to self-sufficiency. Learn more about our Pathways to Well-Being and all the Pathways Programs we offer at hopesfrontdoor.org/pathways

LAST DAY to enter our Grand Raffle!

Help us celebrate 25 years of service to the community, raise funds to support our Pathways to Employment Program AND get your chance to win $2,500!

Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3UzCdbk

We partner with individuals, businesses and community organizations to ensure our client's needs are met. Find our community partners and the help they provide at hopesfrontdoor.org/partners

Only a few days left at your chance to win $2,500 in our Grand Raffle! Tickets purchased help benefit your community members.

Enter today at https://bit.ly/3UzCdbk

Thriving Mothers, Thriving World! 🌍 This , help break the cycle of malnutrition by investing in women. Learn more at worldhungerday.org

Today and every day we remember and honor all those who have served. Happy Memorial Day from Hope's Front Door!

Connect with local social services through 12:30pm at the Downers Grove Public Library today!

The DuPage County Health Department will be at the library with their mobile WIC clinic. Patrons can stop by for a full appointment or to receive a WIC EBT card with food benefits.

To get enrolled in WIC, the following items are required:
-ID
-Birth Certificate of children
-Insurance Card
-Proof of Address
-Proof of Income
-Children present
-Any placement papers (if foster children)

The Community Kitchen Little Free Pantry will have a table with free clothing items and information about their services.

Hope's Front Door, which offers support to people facing urgent health and financial crises, will also be present to connect people with their services.

Finally, stop by the library social work intern table to learn more about the DG library’s social services and/or to schedule an appointment for counseling or social service referrals.

*The social work intern program at the Downers Grove Public Library is funded by the DG Public Library Foundation.

“I’m grateful for the toilet paper, deodorant and body wash. It seems small but makes such an impact on my and everyone’s life,” a Laura, a client explained.

Sometimes little things mean a lot. For Hope’s Front Door clients receiving toiletry items can have a big impact on the lives of their families as they work towards household stability.

We thank Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church-Darien (olopdarien.org)for collecting over 1300 toiletry items from toothpaste to body wash. HFD is also sending a shout out to Hustle Fitness- Willowbrook (hustlefitness.com/willowbrook) for collecting hygiene items in December and hosting a workout fundraiser, raising over $200 for us!

To learn more about holding a toiletry drive, contact us at [email protected] or click on Wish List (https://rb.gy/rwg2hw) to view needed items.