Barrington resale shop raises funds for families in crisis

House of Hope Resale Shop in Barrington will host a Holiday Open House from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 11-13, to benefit St. Anne's Project Hope, providing emergency assistance to local families in crisis.

Volunteers have been preparing for the event, which includes six rooms of new and vintage furniture, entertainment and gift items, a toy land, seasonal clothing and accessories, china, linens and other items amid a forest of sparkling lighted trees and trimmings. New merchandise will be arriving daily. Guests will also enjoy music, complimentary refreshments and prize drawings.

“Our Holiday Open House grows every year through the generous support of donors and volunteers,” said Peggy Sobolewski, Project Hope chairwoman. “We are carrying forward the vision of Project Hope's founder, Sr. Lorraine Menheer, whose commitment to community outreach ensured that families in crisis were cared for, especially during the holiday season.”

Menheer died from pancreatic cancer earlier this year.

“We're pulling out all the stops for our biggest fundraiser yet, to ensure we can answer all calls for assistance in the months ahead,” Sobolewski said, explaining that requests for services from local families have increased 35 percent this year.

House of Hope Resale is at 200 N. Hough St. in the Market Center Shops, Barrington. For details, call (847) 756-4673 or visit hohresale.org.