A special fundraiser June 8 focusing on works by local artists will benefit South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS). Artists interested in helping can donate their works for sale. All proceeds will go to SSFS to help the agency maintain its outreach programs to those dealing with domestic violence. [Read More…]
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H-F community pitches in to help local domestic violence agency after state funding dries up
The state might be failing to provide support for local domestic violence agency South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS), but the Homewood-Flossmoor community is working to fill the funding gap. On Thursday, March 23, Loulou Belle shop in downtown Homewood hosted a fundraising event for SSFS, and on Saturday, March 25,[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…]
‘Vagina Monologues’ performance to benefit South Suburban Family Shelter
A Homewood woman, Marie Goulet, is helping bring a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” to Governors State University as part of V-Day Chicago, a world-wide fundraising and awareness event with the mission to end violence against women.
‘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 holiday family donations
South Suburban Family Shelter, Inc. is looking for individuals, families or businesses interested in participating in its annual Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program. Generous donors will purchase and wrap gifts for families who are in crisis because of domestic violence. Food is also needed, including turkeys, chickens and non-perishable items for holiday[Read More…]
SSFS candlelight vigil to kick-off domestic violence awareness month
South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) will hold its annual candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, to kick off a month of activities in October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. The event will be held at the Irwin Community Center band shell at 18120 Highland in Homewood. There will[Read More…]