Impact Stories

“I think we realize what we’ve been given—a chance to start over, new friends, kind adults to take care of us—is a gift, so we respect the privilege and don’t take it for granted. We take care of it and each other.”

“I’m different! Now, I’m going to school more and learning instead of getting in trouble. My attitude toward grownups has changed, and I found out I really enjoy helping younger kids.”

“I wanted a new school, new friends, a break… I was unsure about it until I got here, but it was completely different than anything I expected or had experienced before. I like it a lot.”

“There are also a lot of people to hang out with. I made friends fast because I talk a lot. That’s just how I am. I’ve had to be because I’ve moved a lot. My friends are really important to me and I look forward to spending time with them.”

“I found this place on the internet. While I was getting ready, I kept trying to guess what they would say, what they would ask. I was scared. Online it said ‘no questions asked,’ but I knew most places did anyway. These ladies didn’t.”

“I really like my houseparents. There’s something different about them. They are really kind and patient. I know it must be hard with so many boys, but I think they are how they are because of God.”

“My attitude is much better now, and I’m trying hard in school. I know I’m doing better because I can see it in my mom’s eyes when I go home on visits. The way she acts with me is different and more relaxed.”

“I was almost alone, but now I have Jesus and all these people here at the children’s home. I love and miss my mom, but…this feels like home, and I’m with my other family.”

“If I didn’t come here, I’d probably be a horrible kid right now,” she admits. “But I’m learning how to be a better person than I even thought people could be. I’m learning life doesn’t have to be crazy. You can make good choices and change your circumstances.”

“Before, I was always depressed. I grew up in a house where I was abused in terrible ways and neglected, so I started acting out, doing drugs. Then I met Jesus, and I am better because of Him. Somebody loves me, not just anybody, but somebody important, the Son of God!”