Author Archives: Caroline Ehmann

Project Hope receives $150 donation

The Fox Valley Hands of Hope Project Hope school collaborated grief support program, now partnered with 46 schools throughout the Fox Valley community, supports students ages 5 through 18.  The benefits of school-based grief support are:

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We’re sponsoring a camper this summer!

The KOC Ladies Auxiliary is proud to donate $450 to Specialcamps.org, a charity endorsed by the Knights of Columbus and their intellectual disabilities support goal. Special Camps provides opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to experience new activities, … Continue reading

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Beautiful U Ministries accepts $500 donation

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Bunco Proceeds to benefit CASA Kane County

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Naomi’s House received $500 to further their mission

Naomi’s House (NH) is based in Wheaton, IL and started in 2016. It is estimated that an astounding 24,300 people are trafficked in Illinois each year. (Safe House Project 2023 Annual Report and Polaris Project) NH provides tailored support to … Continue reading

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$1,000 to Northern Illinois Food Bank

NIFB relies on the community at large and organizations like the Ladies Auxiliary to help feed neighbors in need. This year the Auxiliary created a fundraiser on the NIFB website. This way we could track our personal donations through our … Continue reading

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Rorate Coeli Mass

Several ladies enjoyed the St. Peter’s Rorate Coeli Mass at 6:45AM on December 14th followed by breakfast at First Watch. A Rorate Coeli Mass is traditionally celebrated just before dawn in Advent as a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Mass … Continue reading

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Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) Volunteering

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June’s Bunco Night brought in $500; $250 each to CASA Kane County and Beautiful U Ministries

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Mums for Mercy raised $1,700

Update: In 2023, CASA Kane County was able to serve 663 children who were removed from their homes in Kane County due to neglect and abuse (the highest number in their 35 year history). Our support provided for these children in the … Continue reading

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