February 21, 2025 | #1

Welcome Back to the Heart of Our Mission!

Dear Friends,

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new bi-monthly newsletter, "Holy Family Connections," and the release of our 2024 Impact Report! These publications offer a comprehensive look at Holy Family Ministries' work and the incredible impact you've helped us achieve.

Holy Family Connections will keep you informed and engaged with progress updates, inspiring stories, and program highlights as we continue our mission to support and uplift the students, families, and communities we serve. This newsletter is a window into daily life and Holy Family Ministries' achievements.

Our 2024 Impact Report details the significant strides we've made together. It showcases the growth, change, and resilience our staff, students, and community have demonstrated over the past year. We're more committed than ever to providing a safe, nurturing environment where education, hope, and faith empower the next generation. The report highlights the impact of your support and demonstrates how it translates into tangible results for those we serve.

In each edition of "Holy Family Connections," you’ll find inspiring stories from our community, highlights from our programs, updates on our community initiatives, and opportunities for you to get involved and make a difference.

Whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading the word, your support has been vital to our success. We couldn’t do this work without you. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us create lasting change.

We hope these stories inspire you to stay connected and engaged with the work of Holy Family Ministries. We are building brighter futures for our children and families, one step at a time.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey!

With gratitude,

The Holy Family Ministries Team

Read the 2023-2024 Impact Report

News and Noteworthy

Have a Heart Luncheon on February 8th

A record-breaking $30,000 was raised at the "Have a Heart for Holy Family" luncheon, exceeding all previous fundraising efforts for the Marlene Bakle Scholarship Fund.

Wings for Kids

Every Tuesday in February, at any Chicagoland Hooters location, HFM and Hooters partners for the Wings for Kids event! A portion of all wing sales (dine-in or pickup) benefits Holy Family, supporting students with classroom supplies, technology, and more. This annual initiative, which has raised almost $1 million since its start in 1992, continues to provide crucial resources for Holy Family students.

More information here.

Alumna Spotlight

Chicago native and Holy Family Alumna Destiny Jackson has officially signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. She'll join the team in 2026, fulfilling her dream of staying close to her roots while playing for a program that feels like home.

Get Involved

The Holy Family Fellowship Alliance Board (HFFAB) plays a vital role in advancing the mission of HFM.

In 2025, HFFAB aims to expand its reach by adding new members who are passionate, professional, and committed to social justice, leadership, and community development.

Could that be you?

Learn more about this opportunity here.

Upcoming Events

Join us on April 26th at Glen View Club for our Spring Benefit to raise money for the Holy Family community.

The event begins at 5:30 pm with a dinner to follow.

Click here for more information.

Ways to Give

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