We have something going on every month. Here is a summary of each event. Please be sure to READ MORE to get the details for this year's event.

The goal of this act of compassion is to provide a sack lunch to nourish the body and uplifting notes of inspiration and compassion to lift the spirits of those who are struggling and alone.

We seek donations of Prom Dresses, Suits, Dress Clothing and accessories to help provide a low cost alternative for those who have a need for these dress clothes. 

High School seniors are invited to apply for a Hope and Friendship Scholarship. $1,000 and $500 scholarships are awarded.

The items needed to keep a household functioning are often very difficult to afford. Even if a household has been gifted assistance from the State of Illinois (SNAP) and/or Lemont Food Pantries, assistance funds are not allowed to be used to purchase cleaning products, personal care items or paper products.

For Easter it would be a wonderful gift to create a basket of food that will become a families Easter Dinner right here in our corner of the world. Great project for small groups, CCD classes, neighbors, scout troops etc.

Many depart for mission work outside of our corner of the world during summer. Hands, feet and hearts are needed here too. Join us on Mission Stay Saturdays to commit a few hours to helping seniors, disabled, and those who have experienced hardships, with their outdoor yard work and small household repairs.

Have any gently used, unused, slightly worn but still usable bikes, skates, scooters, wagons, strollers, etc?  All items donated will be offered to those who truly will appreciate and could use your unused wheels.

Support us in spirit, donation, time, food or effort as we try to meet a basic need of providing food and positive interaction for our youth during the summer months.

You have one birthday and 364 UnBirthdays! We get our youth together for a fun night of ​games, food, crafts and laughs.

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Get refreshed in the wonderful Park District pool, enjoy some delicious pizza and pick up a backpack and school supplies.

Mark your calendars!

Tournament Date: August 8, 2020

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Registration information coming soon.

Every Person is Crucial - join us for this block-party type event. A family fun night of food, games, challenges, face painting and more. Lots for kids of all ages to enjoy. Bring your neighbors!

An annual gathering of Christian students of all ages at a flagpole in front of their local school for prayer, scripture reading and sharing of our faith during the early morning before school starts.

Collecting gently used winter clothes and household goods. Help our friends stay warm and make their homes a little more complete.

Many households in our community struggle every day to keep food on the tables for their families. Hope and Friendship Foundation has made it a mission to put a turkey in every home that would like one but would otherwise struggle to afford it. 

A fun family friendly night of competition, with the dual purpose of raising funds and collecting donations for Hope & Friendship Christmas Giving. Collecting personal care items & cleaning products for the Christmas Care Boxes & donations to fund the gift of Christmas Dinners.

The holidays are a very difficult time for many a home. Some struggle financially, and many struggle physically and emotionally, making preparing a Christmas Dinner nearly impossible. For those who have recently lost a loved one, received a diagnosis of a major life threatening health crisis, or suffered a recent lay off or suffering from extreme financial strain the ability to pull together a dinner that will feed the body and spirit is a hardship.