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AHC's Blog
The stories within have helped shape who we are today and where we're going.
Our blog has been telling the Almost Home story since 2021. It’s where we share the neighbors we’ve helped, the milestones we’ve reached, the volunteers who make the work possible, and the schools, businesses and community partners who have become part of our story.
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Happy TuesdayMonday Soup Kitchen!Tag Days Fundraiser!Growing with GratitudeMonday Nights are my favourite!Big Thank You to Univar SolutionsOur community gardens are thriving!Thank you to C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.A big thank you to our incredible food teams!Southside Smash and Dink Tournament Fundraiser!A Massive Thank You to the Incredible Seniors from Marist High SchoolBack-to-school gratitude
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Friends…Gratitude.Amazon SmileThis is love.This is Aidan.31DaysofGivingMarch of DimesNarcan TrainingCome to the table.SNEAK PEEK SUNDAY!Dinner was amazing.Stone Soup KitchenSharing our impactStone Soup KitchenCan we brag a little?Stone Soup KitchenAlmost Home Fun FactStone Soup KitchenStone Soup KitchenStone Soup KitchenSome Bunny Loves YouA trip down memory laneWe collected some needsRemember our friend Tim?Paint & Sip FUNdraiserI am good at many things.Paint & Sip FundraiserStone Soup Kitchen, EasterWill you join us next week?Almost Home Softball league23 guests with full bellies.In memory of Daniel CampbellMake People Feel Loved TodayLast night's #StoneSoupKitchenA few thank yous are in order!Bi-weekly Wednesday Free StoreI have fantastic news to share.Save the Date for AH's next Narcan Training on June 25thWhat a day. What a day. What a day.What a wonderful problem to have!I posted this one year ago today.Student Council Raises Money for AHDecember is a very busy time for us.For those asking about our friend TimWill YOU join us next week? We hope so.Because Everyone Needs Help SometimesBecause Everyone Needs Help SometimesWe had 41 guests, with 5 being new faces!Our Donna did some bus stop lovin’ today.I know it’s late…But I just have to share.Need another reason to celebrate with us?Loaves and Fishes Closet Amazon wishlistBeing at the kitchen is good for the soul.Our volunteers tonight rocked it, as always.What a fantastic night at #StoneSoupKitchen!The only thing Naloxone enables is breathing.Dashboards in our tracking software… nerd alertWhen she fled her abuser, she left everything behind.On May 19th of this year, I saved my friend Joe's life...We had a beautiful time at #StoneSoupKitchen last night.Billy's heart was the purest most of us have ever known.Almost Home’s Stone Soup Kitchen fed 28 bellies tonight!!The last of the gifts have been delivered to our friends.Our food team called in sick. That's ok, these things happen.Just in case you needed another reason to celebrate with usAnother successful Stone Soup Kitchen took place last nightTo everyone that adopted a friend: I cannot thank you enoughYesterday’s #StoneSoupKitchen had to look a little bit differentAs always, dinner was delicious at the Stone Soup KitchenChristmas Day dinner at our Stone Soup Kitchen was a beautiful successToday was living the dream, chills-on-your-arms type of experienceBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago's annual Community Kindness EventHERO's Hidden in Plain Sight Trailer season kicks off APRIL 2ndChristmas came early at our 3rd annual holiday party at the GuildhausOur friends from Marquette Bank went above and beyond at #StoneSoupKitchenOur 4th annual Christmas party at the Chicago Ridge Nursing and Rehab CenterIf you have a minute, please take a moment to read the story I'm about to share
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31 Days of GivingHow can you help?Our 8th and final Share the Loaf Thursday of 2021!Stone Soup KitchenStone Soup KitchenStone Soup KitchenA little holiday magicFanny May save the dateShare the Loaf ThankfulnessStone Soup Kitchen, Team SueOur first Stone Soup KitchenThanksgiving Fundraiser BasketsOur 7th Share the Loaf ThursdayOur 6th Share the Loaf Thursday!Bus Stop Lovin', Almost Home stylePatio Pals make laundry care bagsBack in the game, with a little helpAlmost Home as your charity of choiceGuildhaus dinner and Narcan trainingRandom acts of kindness - Giving TuesdayKindness Club in Evergreen Park helps outEagle Project: 60+ Blessings Bags for our friendsNext week - Sneak Peek at the 31 Days of Giving Calendar!If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please reach out for helpOur new Overdose Grief Support Group
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Community spotlights, current projects, gratitude and the people who keep showing up.
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October is our 2026 31 Days of Giving.
One practical item at a time, the community is helping rebuild the pantry for the neighbors who count on it.
See what is needed today, choose what works for you and help put the next item back on the shelf.
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Community update
Happy Tuesday
Groceries, bus cards, gas for a job interview, phone bills and other practical answers.
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Community spotlight
C.J. Erickson brought more than a donation.
A collection drive, financial support and a team that showed up to serve a fresh Monday Dinner.
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Monday Dinner
Monday nights are a favorite for a reason.
Food teams, setup crews, lunch packers and people making a room feel like a place where everyone belongs.
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Community garden
Growing with gratitude.
What began in a backyard grew into a community garden with help from local partners.
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Students showing up
Marist seniors brought heart and hustle.
Students organized donations, assembled laundry kits and wrote encouraging notes.
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