As the holiday season approaches, South Suburban Family Shelter’s Adopt-A-Family program is looking for donors to help those in need. These victims of domestic violence and their families will likely have nothing for the holidays unless residents step up to donate, said Brittany Williams of SSFS. The wrapped gifts will[Read More…]
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Candlelight vigil Oct. 1 marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
South Suburban Family Shelter will hold a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, to mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The gathering will be at the Irwin Park Bandshell, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. The event will include music, survivor testimonies and an exhibit of T-shirts[Read More…]
Used cell phones helping to underwrite SSFS services
That old cell phone may be a cast-off to you, but it can be of benefit to South Suburban Family Shelter, a nonprofit organization offering assistance to those affected by domestic violence. “The fundraising potential is limitless,” said Vicki Meilach, community outreach coordinator at SSFS. “We work with a company[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter awarded $20,000 grant from Mary Kay Foundation
South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation to further the organization’s efforts to combat domestic violence and provide rehabilitation services throughout the South Suburbs and the Chicago metro region. “At SSFS, we are incredibly grateful for support from the Mary Kay[Read More…]
Artists performing Oct. 14 in domestic violence benefit
Artists from the South Suburbs will be performing Oct. 14 in “eNOugh: Arts Against Abuse,” a program of original dance, theatre, song, poetry and spoken word. The presentation is at 8 p.m. at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre 330 W. 202nd Street in Chicago Heights. Admission is $15. The[Read More…]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month marked by vigil Oct. 2 at Irwin Park
The community is invited to the South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) 12th annual candelight vigil at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at Irwin Park, Ridge Road at Highland Avenue in Homewood. The vigil will feature music by members of Bel Canto Children’s Choir and a presentation by Cook County State’s[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter thanks community for funding help during state budget crisis
To the SSFS Community, In January, South Suburban Family Shelter sent out a ‘Call to Action’ into our community, because we had just learned that the State of Illinois did not appropriate funds for our largest grant. Unsure what the future held for us, we remained committed to serving the[Read More…]
Party to help raise funds for South Suburban Family Shelter set for March 25
Supporters of South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) are planning a special fundraiser for March 25 to help the agency weather its reduced budget due to lack of state funding. The party starts at 7 p.m. at the Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. All funds will go directly to[Read More…]
‘Tell 7’ campaign spreading the word on SSFS lack of state funding
South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) has launched a campaign to spread the word that it needs its promised funding from the state. SSFS, an agency based in Homewood that works with victims of domestic violence, is urging supporters to join the “Tell 7” initiative by doing three things: call, give[Read More…]
South Suburban Family Shelter seeks donations for holiday Adopt-A-Family program
South Suburban Family Shelter Inc. (SSFS) is looking for individuals, families or businesses interested in participating in its annual Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program. Adopt-A-Family is designed to help victims of domestic violence and their children during the holiday season. The victims and their children who participate in Adopt-A-Family are experiencing[Read More…]
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