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Hoffman Estates official says Community Self Help Fund delivered quick aid after April fire
Summary
Dr. Monica Saavedra, director of Health and Human Services, told attendees at the Hope for Hoffman golf fundraiser that the Community Self Help Fund provides fast, flexible support—fueling a lobby food pantry, holiday assistance, home repairs and same-day relief after an April fire that displaced about 18 families.
Dr. Monica Saavedra, director of Health and Human Services, told attendees at the Hope for Hoffman golf fundraiser that the Community Self Help Fund provides rapid, flexible aid to Hoffman Estates residents facing sudden hardship.
"The Community Self Help Fund is a local lifeline built on compassion and collective action," Dr. Saavedra said, describing donations from local businesses, volunteers and residents as the fund's foundation.
Dr. Saavedra said the fund has been used to set up an emergency food pantry in the Health and Human Services lobby, distribute food vouchers at local grocers, and help a school purchase holiday items for children whose…
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