Announcements

• Family Fun Day! @ Herrin City Park ~ Sept. 8th
  

  The Herrin House of Hope hosts their 8th annual Family Fun Day Benefit celebrating our 7th year of service to the Herrin Community on Sunday, September 8th in the Herrin City Park from 12:30-6:00p.m. This event is a family-oriented celebration of the Herrin community and their commitment to helping people in need.  Bands, Worship Teams, Choruses and music from the Herrin area of local churches & community will perform at the Herrin Park band shell in the heart of the Herrin City Park.  There is no admission charge for the event or parking fees.  Our Food court will open up at 12:30, and we invite everyone to come out after church and enjoy lunch on the grounds from our various vendors who are all donating the total proceeds to benefit the Herrin House of Hope.  There is also an incredible silent auction and cake walk that is always a blast and raises great funds for the House of Hope.  The year as always will feature a Children’s Fun Zone and Adult activities throughout the day.  These activities will include children’s games, pony rides, bounce houses and so much more for the kids.  Family Fun Day brings together local organization, businesses, area churches and Herrin Restaurants serving delicious food, desserts and drinks, all for one purpose to make Herrin an even better place to live as we work together to provide resource to fund the next year of operation at the Herrin House of Hope. This year, we will be featuring these great food vendors as part of our day: Sergio’s Mexican, Community of Faith Church BBQ Heroes, 1st Baptist- Dogs, Brats & Burgers, , Harvest Time Shake-ups, OLMC Drink Booth, Herrin Church of Christ Dessert Paradise and more.

  All the proceeds of the day will go to help support the ministry of the Herrin House of Hope.  The Herrin House of Hope is celebrating its 7-year anniversary of service to the Herrin Community
• Meals for the Kids ~ Free @ "the House!"
  

  the House of Hope will Provide Free Meals to All of Our Kids! ~ All Summer Long! ~ Come on In and Join Us for Lunch! Everyone Eats Free!
  Free summer Kids meals are part of the Summer Food Service Program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.

  For More info visit:  http://summerfeedingillinois.org
• Shining the Light in Herrin
  

  Proud to Share this recent article on "the House!" Director, John Steve! ~ He has came a long way, since walking his neighborhood in Chicago... and we are Thankful that He has Made the Most of his Second Chance! ~ Shining the Light in Herrin 🙏

  follow the link below... 

  https://www.georeentry.com/illinois-reentry-alumnus-6th-year-as-nonprofit-director/?fbclid=IwAR0xbaOvIEMQ7-UCr4YcMLxUc1R9fxWZTfAdlbHTg7G-5Ok95FuUbk3RjiQ
• BlueCross BlueShield Continues Their Support in 2019
  

  BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois continues their Support for “the House!” in 2019! ~ BCBS has supported “the House! “ since the beginning, not only financially, but through the many hours the employees have spent Volunteering! 
  For more information on BCBS check out their website @ https://www.bcbsil.com
• Sponsor a Day
  

  Sponsor a Day! Help Us Feed those in Need in Our Community! For a one time donation of $250 or only $21 a month You Can Sponsor a Day @ "the House!" 
  It's a Great Way to honor a Loved One or Recognize Your Business!  

  To Donate    Click Here
• Sign Up for Retired Senior Volunteer Program
  

  We are Happy to Announce our Partnership with the Egyptian Area Agency on Aging and Their RSVP Program! ~ What is the RSVP Program? ~ RSVP = Retired Senior Volunteer Program ~ Want More Information on How to Sign Up? Call (618) 895-8311 and let 'em know You want to Volunteer at "the House!" ~ information visit ~ http://www.egyptianaaa.org/RSVP_of_SI.html
• Downloads To Publicize The Ministry.

  We provide a growing number of downloads for you to use to share the news about the Herrin House of Hope ministry.  CLICK HERE  to see what is currently available.