Events

HOPE CENTER FOOD DRIVE

November 1st - 30th

As food insecurity rises, we’re hosting a food drive throughout November. The Northern Illinois Food Bank and local grocery stores are facing major shortages. Please bring your donations to The Hope Collective, placing them along the gym walls. If the church is closed, leave items between the front doors.

We encourage you to set up donation boxes at your business or find other creative ways to collect food. Postcards for outreach will be available at the Hope Hub. Together, we can make a big difference in our community!

Date: November 1-30th
Questions: Contact Donna Riemer

CHRISTMAS TOY STORE

Now - December 4

This Christmas, we’re thrilled to once again host a Toy Store for families who visit our Hope Center. Each parent or grandparent using the Hope Center can personally select gifts for their children, choosing exactly what they know will bring joy. Our guests can even pick out their own wrapping paper and enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate as we prepare their gifts. This special experience brings a touch of dignity and joy to a challenging time of year for families facing financial difficulties.

There are several ways you can be part of the celebration:

  • VOLUNTEER on one of our shopping days to assist our guests as they pick out gifts. Click here to volunteer
  • DONATE a new, unwrapped toy to The Hope Center—remember, we have teens in need of gifts, too!
  • SHOP at Upscale Rummage in Libertyville on November 16th; all proceeds from that day will support our Toy Store.
  • SHOP on Mondays at Altered State until the end of February. As their Mission Monday partner, 10% of your purchase will go to fund the Toy Store.
  • MONETARY DONATION: You can make a monetary donation directly to The Hope Center Toy Store. Click here to donate.

RACIAL RECONCILIATION

1st and 3rd Tuesdays
7 – 8:30 PM

We’re dedicated to being bridge builders, and if you’re also someone who wants to learn and contribute to honest conversations about racism with people across a spectrum of races, ethnicities, and backgrounds, this group is for you.

SINGLE MOMS THRIVING

Tuesdays at 6 PM

If you or someone you know could use the boost of meeting once a week with a community of other single moms, sharing challenges and triumphs, contact Donna at 847.719.7909 to find out more about getting involved.