Spero Family Services

11/24/2025

🌟 Thank You for Making Our Festival of Trees Magical! 🌟

To our wonderful guests, dedicated volunteers, creative tree donors, and the incredible team at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts—thank you! Your support, time, and generosity helped make this year’s Festival of Trees truly unforgettable.

Because of you, we are able to continue bringing hope and support to the children and families we serve. We are so grateful for your kindness and partnership.

11/24/2025

🌲 A Tree for Every Home 🌲
We are so grateful to the incredible students and staff at Spring Garden School for their generous hearts this holiday season! They donated Christmas trees — and even handmade some of the ornaments — so that they can be gifted to families in need.

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨

Ever wonder how kids express what words can’t? In this heartwarming episode, Tunezia Badger and Amanda Winchell dive into the magic of play and sand tray therapy—showing how it sparks healing, hope, and connection. 💛🌟

🎧 Watch or listen now:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J3i1b9VXzU

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-therapy-in-the-sand-tray/id1772156233?i=1000737260865

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pRkeRrHjkbTioxi0zYQMG

11/18/2025

We couldn’t bring the magic of the Festival of Trees Gala to life without our amazing sponsors! Thank you for supporting Spero and Cedarhurst Center for the Arts. You will help us make a meaningful impact this weekend and beyond.

11/18/2025

🎄 We’re just days away from the most festive event of the year — the Festival of Trees Gala! ✨
Step into an evening of sparkle with cocktails, dinner, a live auction, and magical holiday moments. The Gala is this Friday — don’t miss it!

✨ And join us Saturday for the FREE Open House from 11 AM to 4 PM to explore beautifully decorated trees and enjoy a fun holiday atmosphere.

🎟️ Get your Gala tickets today: sperofs.org/fot

11/17/2025

🎄 Happy Festival of Trees Week! 🎄
Tree Drop-Off is Tuesday, Nov. 18 – Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 11 AM–5 PM at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts. If you’re dropping off a tree, we can’t wait to see your creativity shine!

Haven’t purchased your Gala ticket yet? Don’t miss out! Come create holiday memories at the Festival of Trees Gala — a magical night filled with cocktails, dinner, twinkling lights, and beautifully decorated trees. ✨

Join us as we celebrate the season and give back to our community. 💛

👉 Get your tickets today: sperofs.org/fot

11/15/2025

A huge thank you to Donna Vancil with Jefferson County HCE for their generous donations to our YouthBuild program. Your kindness makes a real difference, and we’re truly grateful for your continued support!

If you’d like to donate or continually support YouthBuild or Spero, visit: https://www.sperofs.org/support/

11/14/2025

🎄✨ We’re ONE week away! Have you grabbed your tickets yet? Come create holiday memories at the Festival of Trees Gala — a magical night of cocktails, dinner, twinkling lights, and beautifully decorated trees. Join us to celebrate the season and give back to our community.

🌟 Go VIP for early entry, first look at Buy-It-Now trees and wreaths, a keepsake cup, and a chance to win a special prize!
🎟 Tickets: $150 | VIP +$50 | 🎩 Black tie optional

👉 Get your tickets today: sperofs.org/fot

11/14/2025

🎄 Celebrate the magic of the season at the Festival of Trees Gala! ✨ Delight in dinner, live auction excitement, twinkling lights, and unforgettable moments—all while giving back to Spero Family Services & Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.
🎟️ Get tickets: sperofs.org/fot

11/13/2025

Since 1913, Spero has been moving forward together with Southern Illinois families, serving everyone from 6-week-old infants to 80-year-old clients. This isn't about staying the same - it's about evolving while meeting people exactly where they are with respect and hope. When we move forward together across generations, we create a legacy of healing that strengthens entire communities. Help us reach 10 new monthly donors by Giving Tuesday: https://www.sperofs.org/