Hello! Give Back Day 2025
Transforming Lives Together
On October 10th, 20 incredible volunteers came together to completely transform the home of a local Barrington family whose lives have been hectic and unpredictable due to circumstances beyond their control.
This event is so much more than organizing — it's hands-on support that empowers families to take control of their homes and their futures. From the garage to the kitchen, family room, closets, and clothing, every inch of their space was given new life, warmth, and order.
Hello! Give Back Day would not have been possible without our amazing partnership with Barrington Giving Day. With the support of Dori, their Executive Director, we were able to add a new TV stand, assemble bed frames, organize closets, and completely clean and refresh the garage — including new Rubbermaid Track systems (thank you, John, Brian + Mike, for installing!).
Clothing was sorted to make hand-me-downs easier to manage, and closet systems were put back together (shout out to Keara + Sharon!). Toys were sorted and organized thanks to the many volunteers and a brand new kitchen table and chairs were donated and assembled so that the
entire family of 6 can eat together!
The Hello! Team showed up in full force and worked tirelessly to ensure this mom and her children were cared for and supported.
As I reflect on this day, I continue to be blown away by the generosity of this community. It truly takes a village, and the way you showed up for this family will stay with me forever. The mom told me, “You made me feel seen, and now my house finally feels like home.”
A huge thank-you to Kate Fanselow and her network,
who raised additional funds so the family could have
extra money for groceries and essentials this month.









