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Matching Grant Maximized!

20 July 2010

Matching Grant Maximized!

Many of you sacrificed to help us maximize a dollar-for-dollar matching grant offered by some generous donors. Thank you doesn’t begin to let you know how grateful we are for your generosity!Read more

$20,000 Matching Grant Offered

8 June 2010

$20,000 Matching Grant Offered

A couple generous donors are offering a dollar-for-dollar matching grant for all new donations, up to $20,000! To qualify for the matching grant, the donations have to be new, or above and beyond any 2010 pledge levels. This matching grant is only being offered through Friday, July 2.Read more

AFH Benefits from Tonner Doll Company Charity Auction

24 May 2010

AFH Benefits from Tonner Doll Company Charity Auction

A Friend's House received more than $11,000 in donations at the Tonner Doll charity auction. Tonner Doll Company hosted its annual convention in Lombard, IL last weekend, and invited three representatives from AFH to attend.Read more

Celebrating with an AFH Graduate

24 February 2010

Celebrating with an AFH Graduate

On  Tuesday, Feb. 23, AFH staff members, volunteers, board members and residents were able to celebrate Melissa’s graduation. Melissa came to A Friend’s House struggling with self-harm, an eating disorder and severe depression.
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Pantry & Paper Items Needed

5 February 2010

Pantry & Paper Items Needed

Thankfully, many of you help us keep our grocery costs low by donating items we use frequently. There are key pantry and paper items that we go through quickly at A Friend’s House. Since we have established menus, we know what ingredients we will need for the upcoming months.
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My Story

Melissa

Melissa

As a child Melissa liked dolls, playing with her brothers and taking nature hikes with her dad.

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Heather

Heather

How does a married mother of four end up at A Friend’s House not just once, but twice? By one seemingly harmless decision at a time.

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