The Ruth Project

January 2026

A Message from Our Founder

Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom. O satisfy us in the morning with Your lovingkindness, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. 

Psalm 90:12 & 14 

Greetings!

The Lord has placed this on my heart as I reflect on His exceedingly abundant faithfulness and care throughout 2025. Before charging into the new year, I’m intentionally pausing to add memory stones to our ever-growing memorial of gratitude and remembrance. Your names are on those stones. Every foster family and child we’ve connected with has made an imprint on our hearts. Every volunteer who has joined us once, once in a while, or every week – your time and talents are treasures. You too have impacted our hearts and those of so many families! Every donor who has given has made an eternal difference in the lives of over 260 families and every child in their homes. Thank you for partnering with us in hundreds of different ways! This Newsletter features photos from 2025 to remind us of the many ways we have all impacted our families.

As we step into 2026 under a deep winter freeze, think Spring with us! Save April 25 for our Foster FUN Walk – our biggest event of the year. Lots of FUN planning for the entire family is underway. You don’t want to miss the only Walk in Chicagoland that directly supports foster children and families!  

Charge!

Tammy

 

Upcoming Events

> POP! Family Fun @ The Farm - Saturday, February 28 (9:30am-11:30am)
> Dash & Dine @ Village Church of Bartlett - Thursday, March 26 (5:00pm-7:00pm)
> Family Fun Day @ The Farm - Saturday, April 25 (9:00am-2:00pm)>SAVE THE DATE!
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2024 Dash & Dine Meals
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Meal Team

Meals are such a wonderful way to provide instant and practical relief to our families on a hard day (or just a busy one)!

Once you’ve cooked to your heart’s content, choose a date and time below to drop off your meal(s) at The Storehouse in Elgin.

Some details:
- All items in meal must be frozen. We love sides and dessert options as well.
- Kid-friendly and comfort meals are encouraged.
- Please avoid allergies (ie: peanuts, shellfish).
- If you have gluten/dairy free recipes, we also accept those!
- Please attach a separate sheet with details instructions for cooking and recipe (including ingredients)

Thank you!
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Farm Landscape Team

The Farm Landscape Team will help keep The Farm grounds looking beautiful for our families. You are welcome to come anytime within the listed hours!

Routine tasks may include: Weed-waking, weeding, mulching, watering, and gathering flowers for bouquets.

(We are looking for four zero-turn drivers to help mow once a month. If you, or someone you know, would like to help with mowing - please email us below!)

If you have any questions, please email us at Info@RuthProject.com
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Animal Care

Calling all animal lovers!

Love and snuggles from our variety of farm creatures is important to our children. This Animal Care Team will help feed, care for, and train our farm animals.

This includes our donkey, highland cow, chickens, ducks, and pup! Routine care will be assisting in feeding, grooming, and spending time with the animals to ensure friendliness. Training will be provided, no experience necessary.

Thank you so much!
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Greenhouse Care

Do you have a green-thumb?
We’d love your help in keeping the Greenhouse alive!

By assisting us with watering, weeding, planting, and nurturing the flower and salad beds, you will be apart of creating a calm and peaceful place for our foster moms to enjoy!

Don’t worry, we will make sure to provide you with all the instructions you need when you arrive.

Greenhouse Care only needs completed once a day - so you are welcome to come anytime between 9am-6pm (the earlier the better)!
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