One Hope United

05/28/2026

Shoutout to our friends at The Reservoir during patio season!

For one final weekend, when you visit The Reservoir and you order an Irish Maid Cocktail or a Reservoir Burger, $1 goes to One Hope United for —see you there!

Watch the segment on CBS Chicago below!

Spend your summer on the patio at The Reservoir in Uptown.

05/27/2026

We know the best spot in Wrigleyville for some wings 😍

Big thanks to Rizzo's Bar & Inn for hosting us this morning and participating in for Foster Care. We couldn't do it without our community partners!

You've got 5 days left to dine out and do good. Make this week a great one by knowing your dollar is giving back at Rizzo's.

Check out the segment with CBS Chicago below!

05/21/2026

Turning 18 can feel exciting, uncertain, overwhelming—or all three at once.

For Orlando, it’s also the beginning of a new chapter.

After graduating from Hope House, he’s looking ahead to his future, his goals, and the life he wants to build for himself.

Stories like Orlando’s are why we come together each year at our Thriving Together fundraiser. We can help ensure more young people have the support they need to heal, grow, and thrive 💙

Learn more at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/thrivingtogether2026/

05/20/2026

Photos Hotdogs has been a community staple in Palatine since 1989. And this month, they are giving back to OHU!

When you order their Chicken Pita, $1 will come back to One Hope United, supporting youth in foster care for

Watch the segment from WGN TV below!

Photos Hotdogs is a longtime community staple known for comfort food and treating customers like family. The restaurant is currently participating in Sip & Share for foster care like One Hope U…

05/20/2026

Everything is not always as it seems.

When youth seem to "act out," you never know what's hiding below the surface. For youth in foster care, every behavior can be a result of trauma or intense emotions that they feel.

This , use this as a reminder that behaviors only tell part of the story. Understanding the "why" of someone's behavior can transform how you support someone.

05/19/2026

Take a look inside our Busy Bee Child Development Center, where children build confidence, friendships, routines, and a love for learning every day.

From classrooms filled with curiosity to teachers who truly care, this is what early childhood support can look like.

Thanks to our incredible staff for giving us a closer look inside what makes this community so special.

We’re proud to create spaces where children can learn, grow, and feel supported. Learn more about our programs at OneHopeUnited.org/ChildCare.

05/19/2026

Who knew that a delicious Margherita pizza could give back to a good cause!

Big thanks to Stix & Stones Wood Fired Pizza for being a part of our for Foster Care campaign this month.

Check out owner Ali Sultan on CBS Chicago below!

For Small Business Saturday join CBS News Chicago as we go inside Stix & Stones Wood Fired Pizza in Burr Ridge.

05/15/2026

President and CEO of One Hope United Damon Cates sat down with WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago's Rufus Williams to talk all things One Hope United.

They discuss OHU's foster care services and how you can get involved with for Foster Care!

Listen to the full segment on our YouTube channel!

President and CEO of One Hope United Damon Cates sat down with WVON Radio's Rufus Williams to talk all things One Hope United. They discuss OHU's foster care...

05/15/2026

Bringing the community together at Photos Hotdogs 💙

This month for , Photo's Hotdogs is donating $1 back to One Hope United from each chicken pita sold. These funds will benefit youth in the foster care system and all of our services.

Learn more below!

Jim Photopoulos opened the original Photo’s Hotdogs in Mount Prospect back in 1989 and that was WGN Radio sports anchor Kevin Powell’s stomping grounds when he was growing up. While Pho…