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H.E.A.L. Recipe of the Week: Italian Rice.

"H.E.A.L. FRESH"

Ingredients shown below by Dr. Elizabeth Protich, HHCD Senior Program Manager, are available and packaged for your convenience!

Pantry Hours: Tuesdays 10am-12 noon and
Thursdays 3pm-6pm.

Come pick up your "H.E.A.L. FRESH" meal today!

Mindful Bingo Wellness Session Draws 25 Participants for an Engaging Discussion on Mental Wellness

Holsten Human Capital Development (HHCD), in partnership with WGMC Health Partnership, successfully hosted a Mindful Bingo wellness session that brought together 25 participants for an afternoon focused on mindfulness, mental health, and personal growth.

Facilitated by special guest speaker Latraevette McCline, the session provided a welcoming and supportive environment where participants explored practical strategies for improving emotional well-being and overall quality of life. Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions about coping skills, mindfulness practices, core strategies for success, depression, anxiety, and the importance of being present in the moment.

Throughout the event, participants learned techniques to better manage everyday stressors, recognize emotional triggers, and develop healthy habits that promote resilience and self-care. The interactive format combines educational content with wellness trivia, bingo activities, and prizes, creating a fun and engaging experience while reinforcing important mental health concepts.

The session emphasized that mindfulness is not only about relaxation, but also about becoming more aware of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a way that supports healthier decision-making and emotional balance. Participants shared personal insights, asked thoughtful questions, and left with practical tools they can use in their daily lives.

HHCD remains committed to providing opportunities that promote mental, behavioral, and emotional wellness within the community. The strong turnout and active participation demonstrated the growing interest in mental health education and the value of creating safe spaces where individuals can learn, connect, and support one another.

We thank all 25 participants, our partners at WGMC Health Partnership, & guest speaker Latraevette McCline for making this event a meaningful and successful experience. Together, we continue to build healthier, stronger, and more resilient communities.

💙 Happy Father’s Day from Holsten Human Capital Development (HHCD)! 💙
Today, we celebrate all fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and father figures who provide love, guidance, strength, and support to their families and communities.
Thank you for the positive impact you make every day. We honor and appreciate you today and always.
Happy Father’s Day! 👔💙

🎉❤️🖤💚 HHCD Hosts Juneteenth & Father’s Day Cook-Out and Community Celebration! 💚🖤❤️🎉
Holsten Human Capital Development (HHCD) was honored to bring residents, families, and community members together for a special Juneteenth & Father’s Day Cook-Out and Community Celebration.

The day was filled with great food, fellowship, laughter, music, dancing, games, and meaningful connections as we celebrated both the legacy of Juneteenth and the important role fathers, father figures, and mentors play in strengthening our families and communities.

Juneteenth reminds us of the importance of freedom, resilience, and unity, while Father’s Day provides an opportunity to recognize the men who lead, support, and inspire the next generation.

Together, these celebrations created a wonderful opportunity to honor our history, celebrate our families, and build stronger community bonds.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and helped make this event a success. Your support and participation continue to make our community stronger.

Together, we celebrate freedom, honor fathers, and build brighter futures.

❤️🖤💚🍔🌭🎉👨‍👧‍👦

♠️❤️🖤💚 HHCD Hosts Juneteenth Spades Tournament! 💚🖤❤️♠️
Holsten Human Capital Development (HHCD) was proud to bring neighbors, friends, and community members together for our Juneteenth Spades Tournament!

The event was filled with friendly competition, laughter, strategy, and fellowship as participants celebrated culture, community, and connection through one of the most beloved card games in the Black community.

Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, resilience, and the strength of our communities. Events like this remind us that building stronger communities starts with bringing people together, creating opportunities for engagement, and celebrating our shared traditions.

A special thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make this event a success. We look forward to continuing to create meaningful opportunities for neighbors to connect, grow, and thrive.

Together, we build stronger communities.

♠️❤️🖤💚

HHCD was honored to participate in Feeding America National Organization's Annual All Team Meeting at the Q Center in St. Charles. Panelists included Julie Yurko, CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank, Dr Elizabeth Protich; HHCD Senior Program Manager/H.E.A.L Pantry and Paul Matsushima, Director of Pantry Operations West Suburban Community Pantry.

During the panel discussion, we explored how we are delivering on what neighbors have told us they want and need through Feeding America's Strategic Framework and how Feeding America National Organization is supporting local efforts to advance neighbor-centered solutions.

The conversation emphasized the importance of listening to neighbors, elevating lived experiences, and building authentic partnerships that drive meaningful change. Together, we discussed how collaboration between national leadership, food banks, and community-based organizations helps strengthen access to food, health resources, housing supports, workforce opportunities, and other critical services that promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

As Senior Program Manager at Holsten Human Capital Development, I was honored to share insights from our work in the community and the impact that can be achieved when neighbors are engaged as partners in shaping programs and services.

Thank you to Feeding America for the opportunity to participate in this powerful conversation and for its commitment to ensuring that neighbor voices remain at the center of our collective work.

Lawson House's Father’s Day Celebration was an amazing success! Fathers and residents came together in true Lawson House fashion for an afternoon filled with fellowship, fun, and appreciation. Guests enjoyed delicious sherbet frappes with a variety of cookies and toppings, creating the perfect refreshment station for the occasion.
The highlight of the event was an exciting pool tournament, where participants showcased their skills and friendly competitive spirit. Tournament winners were recognized with gifts generously provided by Xfinity. Throughout the afternoon, residents enjoyed socializing, building connections, and celebrating the important role fathers play in our families and communities.
A special thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event a memorable celebration honoring the fathers of Lawson House.

HHCD Residents enjoyed a delightful Taco themed dinner at Lawson this Thursday, compliments of Max’s Deli. A special “Thank You“ to our resident and community HHCD volunteer servers!

H.E.A.L. Recipe of the Week: Raisin Oatmeal Breakfast.

"H.E.A.L. FRESH"

Ingredients shown below by Zac Thorne, HHCD Employment Specialist, are available and packaged for your convenience!

Pantry Hours: Tuesdays 10am-12 noon and
Thursdays 3pm-6pm.

Come pick up your "H.E.A.L. FRESH" meal today!

On June 3rd HHCD hosted its annual graduation celebration for Hilliard graduates. All Hilliard 2026 graduates were invited; each graduate was allowed to bring a guess. Even if they weren’t a graduate and just wanted to stop in to help celebrate the graduates, they were welcome.

HHCD wanted to acknowledge the graduates and let them know we were proud of them. Each graduate who attended stood up and stated their name, what grade graduating from, what school graduating from and where they will be attending in the fall or other plans they may have. Each graduate was able to select a 2026 graduate souvenir to take home.