We are ecstatic. This is really great…. we MADE OUR GOAL! You gave $10,000 for Safe Families for Children of Madison County.
We would like to extend a heart felt THANK YOU to our generous donor's who have stepped forward not only to making this a successful campaign, but to change lives right here in our own back yard.
Each of you are a part of something much bigger than just giving to a non-profit organization. You are empowering people to help other people and believing that God made us to do this work. You are allowing those who have stepped up to this mighty call to be the hands and feet of Jesus and serve families in crisis in our community.You are supporting the Church's ability to:
"Defend the cause of the weak and the fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked."
Psalm 82:3
You are keeping a Movement moving.
And for that, we say
Each of you are a part of something much bigger than just giving to a non-profit organization. You are empowering people to help other people and believing that God made us to do this work. You are allowing those who have stepped up to this mighty call to be the hands and feet of Jesus and serve families in crisis in our community.You are supporting the Church's ability to:
"Defend the cause of the weak and the fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked."
Psalm 82:3
You are keeping a Movement moving.
And for that, we say
God is doing great things in Madison County, through the hearts and hands of benevolent people, businesses and churches.
A special thanks goes out to the following people for their contribution to this effort:
A special thanks goes out to the following people for their contribution to this effort:
Pam and Larry Nevins
Ryan Flegel
Annie Nichols & Family
Amanda Day & Family
Jennifer Overshiner & Family
Kristin and Eric Stayer
Hillary and Owen Nevins
Steve Voss
Luke and Jessee Nevins
Chris and Sara Richardson
Ryan Snider
Ken and Linda Johnson
Gregg Zion
Amanda Pippin & Family
Lisa DeLey
Bryan Williams
Angie Mollenkopf
Jeff and Kelly Seal
James W. Lewis
Megan Wolfe
Chad and Amy Lukens
Joe and Barbara Clark
Mary Harvey
Walter and Betty Copeland
Kyle Hupfer & Family
John Perkins/Flyover Enterprises
Jake & Arin Anderson & Family
Janice Stamper & Family
Jen Brawner/Kelly Crockett
and our anonymous donors
K.R.
K.B.
C.C.
P.F.
C.A.
A.W.
J.N.
S.G.
N&L D.
Ryan Flegel
Annie Nichols & Family
Amanda Day & Family
Jennifer Overshiner & Family
Kristin and Eric Stayer
Hillary and Owen Nevins
Steve Voss
Luke and Jessee Nevins
Chris and Sara Richardson
Ryan Snider
Ken and Linda Johnson
Gregg Zion
Amanda Pippin & Family
Lisa DeLey
Bryan Williams
Angie Mollenkopf
Jeff and Kelly Seal
James W. Lewis
Megan Wolfe
Chad and Amy Lukens
Joe and Barbara Clark
Mary Harvey
Walter and Betty Copeland
Kyle Hupfer & Family
John Perkins/Flyover Enterprises
Jake & Arin Anderson & Family
Janice Stamper & Family
Jen Brawner/Kelly Crockett
and our anonymous donors
K.R.
K.B.
C.C.
P.F.
C.A.
A.W.
J.N.
S.G.
N&L D.
Matching Fund Donors:
Bryan Williams and Lisa DeLey
Howard, Dudley and DeLey
Angela Sims
Tom Hamer
Jimmy McDole
Scott and Jana Kemper
Bruce and Mary Ellen McDonald
Park Place Church of God
Pendleton Christian Church
Markleville North Christian Church
Also, thank you to Andria Pilkington for allowing us to use her video in our campaign, and for being willing to share her story with our audience.
Founder Dr. David Anderson calls Safe Families for Children, "a movement of hundreds of Christian families who have opened their homes to care for children whose parents are struggling. By demonstrating biblical hospitality, Safe Families returns the church to the forefront of caring for "orphans and widows."' (James 1:27)
This "biblical hospitality" is alive and well in Madison County. With almost 25 approved host families and close to 200 placements having been facilited, God is already moving in mighty ways. Here is just one example:
Ashley had 5 children and made a desperate phone call to our crisis line on a hot and sticky afternoon in July. Ashley sat in our office with tears running down her cheeks, explaining how she had lost her job, her tax-return had been intercepted, and her utilities had been turned off for non-payment. She asked if she could place her children with our host families until she could start her new job, earn some income and pay her utility bill.
We placed 3 out of the 5 children in our host homes and assisted Ashley with contacting resources for help with her utilities. During our time with Ashley, she confessed "my children need the influence of a family. We used to be a family before I had to leave my husband. I never thought I would be alone in the world with 5 children, but I am."
Two host families, Chad and Tiffany Dzerve and Heather and Noel Lephart, took in 3 of the children while Ashley started her new job and waited to recieve her paycheck. Heather and Noel were aware of Ashley's need for financial help with her utility bill. Ashley's oldest daughter Arianna spotted a jar full of change in the Lephart's home one day and said, "Hey we could count the change and give it to my Mama!" The Lephart's agreed to the plan and wrote a check to the utility company for over $100 to assist with the arrearage.
Chad and Tiffany blessed the two younger children, Clayton and Miranda, with their spacious country home. The two children played well with their own two girls and there never seemed to be a dull moment in their home during the 5 week placement. Clayton and Miranda were grateful to have Chad and Tiffany's home as a place to rest, take a breath, and be a kid.
After 5 weeks, Ashley had begun receiving paychecks, found assistance for her utility bill and was able to bring her children home just in time for school to start again. Clayton told his safe family, "I'm definitly coming back to your house next summer!"
Just last week, Safe Families contacted Ashley about needs for her children for Christmas. Her response was, "Definitely... Thanks for all you do at Safe Families. You all are angels."
God is working through Safe Families to change lives, and we can't thak you enough for your generous support of our organization. If you'd like to learn more about hosting, getting your church involved or volunteering with Safe Families, please email ejohnson@safefamilies.net
Bryan Williams and Lisa DeLey
Howard, Dudley and DeLey
Angela Sims
Tom Hamer
Jimmy McDole
Scott and Jana Kemper
Bruce and Mary Ellen McDonald
Park Place Church of God
Pendleton Christian Church
Markleville North Christian Church
Founder Dr. David Anderson calls Safe Families for Children, "a movement of hundreds of Christian families who have opened their homes to care for children whose parents are struggling. By demonstrating biblical hospitality, Safe Families returns the church to the forefront of caring for "orphans and widows."' (James 1:27)
This "biblical hospitality" is alive and well in Madison County. With almost 25 approved host families and close to 200 placements having been facilited, God is already moving in mighty ways. Here is just one example:
Ashley had 5 children and made a desperate phone call to our crisis line on a hot and sticky afternoon in July. Ashley sat in our office with tears running down her cheeks, explaining how she had lost her job, her tax-return had been intercepted, and her utilities had been turned off for non-payment. She asked if she could place her children with our host families until she could start her new job, earn some income and pay her utility bill.
We placed 3 out of the 5 children in our host homes and assisted Ashley with contacting resources for help with her utilities. During our time with Ashley, she confessed "my children need the influence of a family. We used to be a family before I had to leave my husband. I never thought I would be alone in the world with 5 children, but I am."
Two host families, Chad and Tiffany Dzerve and Heather and Noel Lephart, took in 3 of the children while Ashley started her new job and waited to recieve her paycheck. Heather and Noel were aware of Ashley's need for financial help with her utility bill. Ashley's oldest daughter Arianna spotted a jar full of change in the Lephart's home one day and said, "Hey we could count the change and give it to my Mama!" The Lephart's agreed to the plan and wrote a check to the utility company for over $100 to assist with the arrearage.
Chad and Tiffany blessed the two younger children, Clayton and Miranda, with their spacious country home. The two children played well with their own two girls and there never seemed to be a dull moment in their home during the 5 week placement. Clayton and Miranda were grateful to have Chad and Tiffany's home as a place to rest, take a breath, and be a kid.
After 5 weeks, Ashley had begun receiving paychecks, found assistance for her utility bill and was able to bring her children home just in time for school to start again. Clayton told his safe family, "I'm definitly coming back to your house next summer!"
God is working through Safe Families to change lives, and we can't thak you enough for your generous support of our organization. If you'd like to learn more about hosting, getting your church involved or volunteering with Safe Families, please email ejohnson@safefamilies.net
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