We are so thankful for the generosity of a group of donors led by the Hesed House Board of Trustees who are challenging our community to support our neediest neighbors this holiday season. For a full list of this year’s Holiday Matching Gift Challenge lead donors, please click here. All donations made to Hesed House… Read More
1st Annual Great Gatsby Gala Presented by AGWS
Please join us for the 1st Annual Great Gatsby Gala Presented by American Guardian Group of Companies! The event held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Paramount Theatre from 7pm to 10 pm will bring together the community for a night of camaraderie, entertainment, wine, and most importantly, the chance to support Hesed House.… Read More
13th Annual Hike for Hesed
Join us on Saturday September 16, 2017 for the 13th Annual Hike for Hesed! Walk alone or with a team of co-workers, family or friends through downtown Aurora, a journey that many individuals staying at Hesed House take daily. Join us immediately after the Hike for food, live music and fun activities for the whole… Read More
Join us for the 6th Annual Derby Party!
6th Annual Gala to benefit Hesed House. The afternoon includes Southern Hospitality and Derby Excitement including specialty Derby Drinks, craft beer sampling, passed wine, champagne and oh, the food....delectably delicious! A Derby Diamond Draw, plenty of horse racing, a fun-filled afternoon for a great cause. And the ever-popular Derby Diva Hat Contest! So grab some… Read More
Westfield Insurance Foundation’s Legacy of Caring Fund Benefits Hesed House
Esser Hayes Insurance Group President, William H. Hayes and Hesed House Executive Director, Ryan Dowd Hesed House received a grant from Westfield Insurance Foundation thanks to the help of Esser Hayes Insurance Group. The grant is part of the new Westfield Legacy of Caring program in which Westfield agencies across the country were invited… Read More
Hesed House's Second Annual Dignity Ride
The Second Annual Dignity Ride to Benefit Hesed House will be held on August 28, 2016 at 8:00 AM beginning at Fox River Harley Davidson located in St. Charles, Illinois and ending at O’Malley’s Pub & Eatery located in Aurora, Illinois. Following the Dignity Ride, there will be an after party held at O’Malley’s. The… Read More
Hesed House Partners with H&R Block
Hesed House is partnering with H&R Block this tax season! Click here to download our referral form with the necessary referral code and take it to the office when you have your tax return prepared. If you are a new H&R Block client, we will get a $20 contribution. Thank you for supporting Hesed House!… Read More
Hesed House Executive Director Announcement
Amidst much speculation and anticipation, the Hesed House Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce today that the next leader for Illinois’ 2nd largest comprehensive homeless shelter and resource center will be Ryan Dowd. After reaffirming their sincere thanks to Michael Cobb, who recently resigned, for his service to the staff and guests of Hesed… Read More
Leadership Change at Hesed House
Effective January 5, 2016, Michael Cobb has resigned from Hesed House. The members of the Board of Trustees express their sincere thanks to Michael for his service to the staff and guests of Hesed House and wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors. The Board is moving quickly and thoughtfully in search… Read More
Art for the Soul
by Lynne Saidac, TLC Associate Director Every Tuesday afternoon I carry a bag of art supplies upstairs to PADS in the hopes that a few guests may want to relax for an hour and experience some creative expression. There are usually two to five people that I can coerce into joining in. I have hope… Read More