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Baseball, Books, and Big Hearts: ACE Baseball and Davis Martin Bring Joy to HelloBaby

May 16, 2025 Updated: May 16, 2025 Uncategorized Amanda Freeman Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am

HelloBaby event guest winds up for a pitch. This past weekend, the Fairy Garden across from HelloBaby in Chicago bloomed with more than just flowers—it blossomed with community spirit, teamwork, and joy. The occasion? A heartwarming “Baseball and Books” event hosted by our favorite Mr. Ted from University of Chicago…

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Therapy Dogs: Helping Children Overcome Their Fears 

Mar 20, 2025 Updated: Mar 20, 2025 Blog Amanda Freeman Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am

Left, Teddy celebrating a HelloBaby birthday. Right, Teddy working hard on some crafts. Meet Teddy, our resident therapy dog and mascot. Teddy’s gentle nature and friendly demeanor have made him a beloved figure among children and adults alike at HelloBaby. His story is one of comfort, companionship, and transformation, and…

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From Grief to Growth: Storytelling as a Tool for Healing 

Feb 26, 2025 Updated: Feb 26, 2025 Uncategorized Amanda Freeman Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am

On a chilly afternoon, authors Debbie Frisch and Veronica (Vee) Harrison sat in a circle of desks in a classroom at Columbia College in Chicago, Harrison’s alma mater as part of her Hello Healing book tour. They gathered with students in Professor Suzanne McBride’s class, Storytelling Through Grief. This course…

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Hello Baby: A Haven for Little Ones and Their Parents 

Nov 17, 2024 Updated: Nov 17, 2024 Media Dennis Hildebrand Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am

Hello Baby: A Haven for Little Ones and Their Parents  On a sunny fall day, in our enchanting fairy garden, we had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Fielding of Chicago’s WBBM Newsradio. Not far from the fair garden at the corner of 61st and St Lawrence, lies a vibrant…

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HelloBaby Offers a Free Space for Parents and Children to Play

Nov 17, 2024 Updated: Nov 17, 2024 Media Dennis Hildebrand Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am

HelloBaby: A Bright Spot for Families in Woodlawn and Beyond As featured in an interview with Jackie Kostek on CBS Chicago’s Morning Jump Start program, HelloBaby is a vibrant nonprofit making a big difference in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. For seven years, this free, one-of-a-kind playspace has provided a safe, joyful…

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STREETWISE

Sep 29, 2024 Updated: Sep 29, 2024 Media, Uncategorized Susan Andrews Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am

Discover HelloBaby: Transforming Play Deserts into Joyful Havens for Families When Selena Potter first discovered HelloBaby, she had no idea it would become a “second home” for her and her granddaughter, Cian. The brightly colored storefront at 61st Street and St. Lawrence Avenue drew her in, and she has been…

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‘Hello Baby’ offers safe haven for underserved families in Woodlawn

Jun 14, 2024 Updated: Jun 14, 2024 Media, Press Releases Susan Andrews Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am

Visit a Winnie the Pooh Fairy Garden in West Woodlawn

Jun 13, 2024 Updated: Jun 13, 2024 Media, Press Releases Susan Andrews Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am

Woodlawn ‘Fairy Garden’ Brings Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood To A South Side Orchard

Jun 5, 2024 Updated: Jun 5, 2024 Media, Press Releases Susan Andrews Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am

Slalom Foundation awards $1M to support global and local social justice organizations through the Social Equality Initiative

Jan 15, 2024 Updated: Jan 15, 2024 Media, Press Releases Susan Andrews Jun 12, 2025 5:07 am