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National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Peace of Mind Starts with a Plan October 19-25th is National Estate Planning Awareness Week — a timely reminder of something many of us put off: creating or updating an estate plan. Studies show that 70% of American adults don’t have a will. Without one, decisions…
First-Ever End of Year Kickoff Call, Oct. 22 & 25
As a member of the Inheritance of Hope community and a supporter of our mission, you are an important part of what makes this work possible. We’d love for you to join us for our first-ever End of Year Kickoff Call later this month. Trust us, you’ll want to be there….
Feel Good Friday 9-25-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Be intentional this fall. Fall is a great opportunity to slow down and spend time with your loved ones. Go outside and look for changing leaves, visit a pumpkin patch, bake a sweet treat together, have a cozy family movie…
Deliver Joy to Families with a Holiday Hope Box!
As fall begins, our team is starting to prepare for the holiday season. Why? Because for families facing life-threatening illness and loss, the holidays can feel overwhelming. This holiday season, families can request a Holiday Hope Box, filled with seasonal…
Feel Good Friday 9-4-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy How will you be intentional this weekend? A holiday weekend = more time to make memories. Brainstorm some ideas with your family for ways you can make memories together. Whether it’s enjoying time outside, having a movie…
Feel Good Friday 8-28-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Tell someone why they matter to you Everybody wants to feel encouraged by someone they love. One of the best ways to give that gift to others is by telling them why they matter to you. What does their love mean to you? How…
Feel Good Friday 8-21-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy How can you be present today? Your presence is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. You don’t need the perfect words or a perfect plan, you simply need to be there. Take time to listen, laugh, or sit…
Feel Good Friday 8-14-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy When was the last time you created something together? A great way to make memories with your loved ones is by creating something together. Whether it’s baking cookies, craft project or puzzle, building a blanket fort, or…
Joe and Ashleigh: End of Life Planning with Time Still Left
Joe and his wife Ashleigh Quirarte were about to conclude one chapter of their lives, when Joe’s unexpected diagnosis brought a sudden change of plans. Follow the couple as they navigate their journey through terminal illness in this article. After twenty years in the…
Feel Good Friday 8-7-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Are you being intentional with your future? August is Make-A-Will month. Did you know? You can create a free Will through Inheritance of Hope. Show care for your loved ones, be intentional about the future, and invest in…
Feel Good Friday 7-31-2026
A 1-minute prompt to help build your legacy Looking back and looking ahead Be intentional! As July comes to an end, grab a journal or make a note on your phone and reflect on these prompts: A word that describes this month is… A Bible verse or quote that stood out to…
A Sweet Beginning: Hope Hub™ Chicago’s First Clubs-N-Cones Gathering
On a sunny Saturday in late June, Hope Hub™ Chicago celebrated its very first in-person gathering for families navigating the challenges of a parent’s life-threatening illness. The inaugural Clubs-N-Cones event brought together five families—including one who…
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