“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”
– Luke 12:48 NIV
Donors like you have been making our ministry possible for more than a century. We have been able to serve thousands of children entrusted to us because many people, churches, and businesses have given so much to the Children’s Home. And so many do even today.
We know we have been given much, and much is expected of us. As a result of your generosity, we provide a safe place for youths to live, support their education in our school, and offer opportunities for them to grow in their faith. We have 52 beds available for youths who come to us from all over the state of Indiana.
“This place since I got here has been nothing but honest and nothing but love,” Julian told us as he reflects on his time since arriving at the Children’s Home. “Most places I can’t get comfortable. This place is open arms and welcoming, and I feel comfortable. I am able to sleep and not worry about my surroundings.”
Julian knows what he is talking about when he compares places. He has lived in five different states at other placements or with extended family when his home life became unsafe for him.
The Children’s Home has been entrusted with much and now, because much is expected of us, this is yet another time for the Children’s Home to meet the needs of those who need more. We plan to open our new 10-bed Recovery Home early next year to help teens establish a foundation for a substance-free life after they come to us having completed treatment elsewhere. We are considering expanding our Independence Project for young adults who age out of the child welfare system. Currently, we have space for five young adults to stay with us while they make their first steps in their young adulthood. How many more could we serve in this way? Will there be room for Julian when he is older?
“Never think you don’t have a chance or that it is too late. This place helps you get back up.” – Julian
Your donations help all our teens and young adults know they are cared for and loved at the Children’s Home. Please support our mission. We ask that you help us so that we can be entrusted with the lives of even more who need us.
We wish you all the best this Christmas season and into the new year.