How Community Collaboration Works
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success Stories“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” ― Helen Keller The goal of preventing child…
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The Power of Having Someone’s Back
Announcements, Success StoriesAs the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold around the world, millions of people struggled with lockdowns, unemployment and social distancing.…
A Growing Circle of Support
Announcements, Success StoriesThat’s when Safe Families for Children host mom Carrie* stepped in. Carrie’s family had only been recently trained, background-checked, and approved, but they were up for the challenge when the host opportunity arrived.
Just Being People
Announcements, Success StoriesAbout two years ago, one of our host families began a hosting for Brittany*, a young single mom. A natural…
With A Little Help From My Friends
Success StoriesFor many of us, life in the past year has been a struggle. Now imagine adding to that struggle —…
My Desperate Quest for Ice Cream
Success StoriesHave you ever prayed for ice cream? I’m not sure if I have ever prayed for it before. But this immediate solution to my silent plea for help was the answer to a prayer I didn’t even realize I had made.
Reaching Further
Noteworthy Thoughts, Success StoriesSafe Families for Children has made it a mission to continue to nurture the movement of radical hospitality by partnering with church communities nationwide.
New life, New Opportunity
Announcements, Success StoriesThe heart of Safe Families for Children is to support these parents in crisis, getting them back on their feet again. We are forever grateful for the parents that volunteer their own home to those children in crisis and building community with those who are vulnerable.
Celebrating Freedom this Fourth
Announcements, Noteworthy Thoughts, Success StoriesThe Fourth of July seems to be looking a little different this year. As the world recovers from COVID-19 and…
One church, two sisters, and a lot of hospitality
Relevant News, Success StoriesIn the Chicago area, an example of extraordinary hospitality from a small church of young men and women who took the leap despite that uncertainty, is unfolding.