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7 Verses for Seasons of Waiting
Waiting is hard work. Whether you're waiting to complete an adoption, to learn about a foster care placement, or for general direction from God, remember these words from Paul David Tripp in his book, A Shelter in the Time of Storm: “Remember,waiting isn't just about what you are hoping…
A Different Kind of Adoption Fundraiser
Garage sale? Spaghetti dinner? Live auction? If you're in the throws of adoption fundraising (or gearing up to get started), you've probably tossed around a few of these ideas—or the blog-loads of others like them. Don't get us wrong, traditional fundraisers are highly effective! But if you're looking…
See How God Brought Beauty from Ashes in Liberia
Giving children and young adults the chance to learn remains one of the most urgent priorities in Liberia. So thank you for being part of the solution. Your ongoing prayer and faithful support is changing the lives of people like Grace (see below). Our in-country team writes— …
8 Powerful Quotes from CAFO2021
Each year, thousands of powerful and passionate voices in the orphan care and adoption sector gather in 1 place for 1 reason: to glorify God by learning how to love and reach children and families in need. This incredible 3-day conference, CAFO2021, wrapped up last week in Cincinnati,…
Our 100% Pledge to You
For years, we've made a bold pledge: 100% of your donation will directly help children in need. But what, exactly, does that mean? And how does it apply to you? Here are 3 quick things to know about our 100% pledge— 1. Your gift does not pay…
What We Need, When We Need It: An Adoption Miracle
In Corrie ten Boom's famous memoir The Hiding Place, we see a beautiful dialogue between a young Corrie and her father. Anxious about her future, she asks him for advice— Father sat down on the edge of the narrow bed. "Corrie," he began gently, "when you and I…
A New, Exciting Way to Learn Job Skills in Ukraine
In our last update from Ukraine, we shared good news about the most recent summer camp season. Now, our team is introducing another exciting camp opportunity to help older kids and young adults prepare for life outside the orphanage. Our team in Ukraine writes— We're excited to introduce…
How Guatemala Changed My Perspective
Thank you for praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids in Guatemala. This summer, college student Haley spent time there, loving and serving the kids in our care. She writes— I just returned from spending 8 weeks in Guatemala. Specifically, I stayed at Village of Hope, a ministry…
These 30 Minutes Made All the Difference
Maybe you've heard a phrase like this recently: I was just at the right place at the right time. It was such a coincidence! I guess the universe wanted it to be this way. Being grounded in God's Truth, we know there's no such thing as just where…
Joyful Outreach in Cambodia
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids in Cambodia and around the world. Enjoy this new update from our team— We are praising God for ... the opportunity we had to host a recent outreach to around 100 children and families. These children and families from the surrounding community…