Impact Stories

“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!”

“Living here has changed who I am. People didn’t always like me before. I was pretty negative, but I’m not that way now. People enjoy talking to me and being around me.”

“I guess we could have gone to live with friends or something, but this is way better because my mom has help with the little ones and she doesn’t ever have to feel alone.”

“This is a really good thing you have going on here. When children come here, they get to know God and do lots of fun stuff. You can be happy while you learn right from wrong.”