Posts by Allen
A Brief History of Children’s Homes in America
Written by R.C. Self, Executive Director, New Mexico Christian Children’s Home Etymology and Definitions Children’s Home: A public institution for the care and protection of children whose parents can no longer care for them or have died, or who need a change of environment. Orphanage: a residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.…
Read MoreHope Haven: A Place to Heal
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after the fatherless and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 April 2, 2018 was a day that changed Jennifer’s life. Her husband, Daniel lost his 3 year battle with colon cancer. …
Read MoreEssential Champions!
“Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” Romans 13:7 Kassandra is a single mom and a recent graduate of our Single Parent ministry. She now works as an elementary teacher. Kassandra is pictured left here with her…
Read MoreCelebrating our Seniors! The Class of 2020!
Speaking for our Seniors this year, Jesus said it well: “Thanks to all the people who have given me all the things I’ve needed – school supplies, clothes, Christmas presents and so many other things. And thank you to all those who have given to the Home.” You, our Champion Donors, have made it possible…
Read MoreA Story that is 66 Years in the Making!
Marissa Terry entered our Single Parent Homes in September of 2016. She has been attending Nursing School at Clovis Community College. She graduated last May with an Associate Degree of Applied Science. Marissa and her two daughters, Atreaya and Paisley, live at Hope Haven. Recently, Marissa passed her exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). …
Read MoreOur Oregon Ambassadors Strike Again!
A little over a year ago, I introduced you to our Oregon Ambassadors. Moriah Riley and her little sister Joslin, along with their parents visited our campus, dropped off donations and spent some time visiting with our NMCCH family. You can read their story here. Moriah has been praying for our children and helping raise…
Read MoreFrom Camper to Counselor!
Jesse is 17 years old and came to the Home when he was 9. He has been with us all but 3 of the last 8 years. To say that Jesse came to us from a difficult family situation would be an understatement. With the exception of a couple of turbulent years when Jesse was…
Read MorePledge It – Another Great Way to Help!
People who love the Home are always looking for new and interesting ways to help us raise the funds we need to serve children and families. Currently we are serving over 130 children and 39 single moms in our Residential and Single Parent Homes. You can imagine the cost involved in serving so many. Bobby…
Read MoreCharity Night – What a Great Idea!
With our Home located in a small rural town in New Mexico, it is often difficult to have special event fundraisers for the Home. One of our donors came up with an idea that we want to share in case other supporters of the Home would like to try it in their community. Cheri wanted…
Read MoreModern Day Loaves and Fishes!
Bob is 86 years old and loves to fish! For the past several years, Bob has hosted a fish fry for his birthday. The catches from his fishing expeditions are used as the main course and Bob invites his friends and family to attend his Birthday Celebration. At the Fish Fry, Bob charges an…
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