Almost Home’s Stone Soup Kitchen fed 28 bellies tonight!!
The most memorable moment of the night for me was after dinner service. Ronel’s message of faith began with singing Silent Night and playing an acoustic guitar. The room was still kind of booming with conversation until everyone heard “…hooooly night.”
And all was calm, indeed.
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Christmas came early at our 3rd annual holiday party at the Guildhaus last night!
Every single person received a gift.
And not just any gift, but something that was asked for, wanted and needed, and given with love by YOU.
Their eyes light up when their name is called, and it's a beautiful site to see. Grown men, many a little rough around the edges, have child-like joy on their faces. There is a giddiness in the room.
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Our 4th annual Christmas party at the Chicago Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center took place today!
All 193 residents received a stocking filled with love and Christmas cheer today, and we were able to leave a few extra for anyone who happens to come in over the next few weeks.
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December is a very busy time for us.
It's also a time when MANY individuals, families, businesses and fellow ministries share their blessings with us!
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As always, dinner was delicious at the Stone Soup Kitchen last night!
I love seeing our numbers grow each week.
I love seeing strangers coming together to enjoy a hot meal with each other.
I love seeing friendships being made.
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This is Aidan.
His mother, Patty Ellison, joined the Almost Home family at the end of 2018 with a mission to remove the stigma from addiction.
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Another successful Stone Soup Kitchen took place last night!
Dinner was delicious! Thank you to our food team, Girl Scout Troop 60102, their families and leaders for making last night so enjoyable.
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