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See What God Is Doing in Ukraine
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids in Ukraine. Recently, our team in Ukraine shared this exciting story– Denys' Story Denys never met his father and lived with his mom who was an alcoholic. When Denys was 9 years old, his mom couldn't…
What Happens When Kids Age Out?
One of the most vulnerable times in a person's life—whether here in the U.S. or around the world—happens right after graduation. Specifically, graduating from foster care or an orphanage into adult living can be scary and unpredictable. People like you make it possible for kids like Sam to…
My Turn | Kolia’s Story
Your decision to care for one child in need has the incredible potential to multiply and impact manylives for eternity.How? By reaching one child in need who grows up to reach other children in need. People like you cared for a boy named Kolia, and here's the incredible…
See What God Is Doing in Ukraine!
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids around the world. Here's an exciting update in photos from our team in Ukraine– 2019 Medical Clinic Our yearly medical clinic continues to grow better year after year! Recently, the 2019 Medical clinic for Sach orphanage kids…
New Life! An Update from Ukraine
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine–. . The Christmas season gives us unique opportunities to reach orphans and vulnerable young adults in our community.. One highlight this year was our New Life gathering for…
“We Get To Be His Family!”
The statistics hold true–older children are less likely to be adopted. And in Ukraine, as these young adults age out of orphanages, 70% will face organized crime, prostitution, suicide or drug overdose within two years. Thankfully, age didn’t stand between Russell & Kellie and their 16-year-old son, Elmir.…
An Exciting Update from Ukraine!
Thank you for giving and praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids. Here's a recent update from our team in Ukraine–. . God is showing His mercy and is pouring His blessings in Chernihiv, Ukraine, that we can't wait to share with you! . Orphans in Ukraine often age…
Hear from Sponsored Children in Ukraine
Ever wonder if sponsorship really makes a difference in the life of a child? . Orphaned children in Ukraine are given the opportunity to write letters back and forth with their sponsor, and here's what they have to say about it-- When I got my first letter from…
Camps, New Life, and an Unexpected Blessing | Ukraine Update
This summer our Ukraine ministry team and volunteers are busy with summer camps, VBS and job skills programs. Each week our Ukraine team hosts over 100 kids from orphanages they volunteer in throughout the year. These camps are a great way to bring joy to these kids…
Shauna’s House Now OPEN!
Shauna's House is now open to orphan graduates! Shauna Yelton saw the devastation first-hand.When a Ukrainian orphan ages out of an orphanage at age 18, there is a 70% to 80% chance that he or she will experience crime, prostitution, suicide or drug overdose within two years.…