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