As 2024 comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for your ongoing support of Palmer Home for Children. We are reaching out with a heartfelt appeal to help us finish the year strong and meet our vital revenue goals. Your generosity can make a life-changing difference to the children in our care—children who, through […]
At Palmer Home, we often have the opportunity to introduce a child to the true meaning of Christmas—children like Abby, who came to us angry and unaware of Christ’s unwavering love and grace. Over the past year, with the support of her house parents and caregivers, we have watched Abby blossom into a confident, […]
Charitable giving doesn’t just change the lives of the children at Palmer Home for Children—it can also provide substantial tax benefits for individuals and businesses. If you’ve ever considered maximizing your donations to benefit both a worthy cause and your financial outlook, now is the time to explore tax-savvy strategies like the Children’s Promise Act […]
The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection, and giving. At Palmer Home for Children, we believe there are countless ways to make a difference in the lives of children—and not all of them require traditional donations. This year, we invite you to explore meaningful ways to spread hope and love while supporting our […]
This Giving Tuesday, your impact can go twice as far thanks to the generosity of Jimmy Gray Chevrolet! The dealership has pledged a matching gift for this global day of giving, doubling every dollar donated to Palmer Home for Children up to $5,000. This exciting opportunity means that together, we can provide even more resources, […]
Did you know that American homes contain an average of 300,000 items? From clothes and gadgets to kitchen tools and sentimental keepsakes, the stuff in our homes quickly adds up. But it’s not just the physical clutter. The average inbox receives about 121 messages per day, and our calendars are often overflowing with meetings, appointments, […]
This Christmas, you can spread joy to your loved ones while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in need. Palmer Home for Children invites you to honor your friends and family with our special Christmas cards, where your heartfelt message also carries the gift of hope and care to children in our […]
This Giving Tuesday, Palmer Home for Children invites businesses to join us in transforming the lives of vulnerable children by participating in our Corporate Matching Gift Challenge. When your company pledges to match donations, you amplify the power of every gift, motivating donors to give generously, knowing their impact will be doubled. How it Works: […]
As a privately funded nonprofit organization, Palmer Home relies solely on donations from individuals like you to provide housing, food, medical care, counseling, academic support, and other critical resources to hundreds of children in need each year. Today, we wanted to take a moment to simply say ‘thank you’ for your support of our mission. […]
If you’re a coffee lover who cares about making a difference, Palmer Home for Children has some exciting news! We’ve teamed up with Ethnos Coffee Roasters, an artisan coffee company based in Memphis, to create a unique coffee blend that blends purpose and flavor in every sip. This special partnership means that every purchase of […]
The majority of Americans skim over the little black box on employment applications that asks applicants to mark if they have a criminal history. For the nearly one-third of Americans with a criminal record, however, this one question causes hesitation. For a woman anticipating release from the Tennessee Prison for Women and reunification with the […]
Rosie McClurkan laughs as she talks about the disparity between her long-time career as an auditor for the Tennessee Department of Revenue and her weekend work as a respite caregiver for Jonah’s Journey. Despite the vast differences, both areas prove to be fulfilling and fruitful. “If I can do this, anybody can do this,” says […]
Just as every mother’s path to Jonah’s Journey is different, so is her path when her incarceration ends. Many women leave incarceration with nothing at all – no clothes, home, money, job, or support system. With help from Jonah’s Journey, she will have her most basic needs met, love and support from a team, and […]
If you do a quick internet search of “opioid use and foster care crisis,” you’ll find page after page of articles lamenting the children whose families and safety have become casualties of the rise in opioid addiction that has recently been declared a national crisis. Startling statistics detail the increased need for foster care corresponding […]
God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ our Saviour Was born upon this day, To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. You’ve no doubt heard or perhaps even sung the […]
Meet Christy Johnston, Jonah’s Journey Home Study Specialist. Christy has been with Jonah’s Journey for 2.5 years. Having grown up in the Nashville area, she loves being able to serve the community that she knows so well. Christy resides in Goodlettsville with her husband of 15 years, John, and their son Graycen (10) and daughter […]
Susan Moffitt’s phone rings at 9 p.m. on a Tuesday night. Child Protective Services is with a family that includes two children whose mother in need of a drug treatment program. They’ve offered her an opportunity to voluntarily place the children in temporary care instead of state foster care. As Susan gathers the paperwork the […]
The Nashville Sounds lead the nation in attendance at minor league baseball games this year, and recently the team used their audience to raise awareness for Jonah’s Journey. Each year the Nashville Sounds hold four Faith and Family Fun Nights. They use the nights to share their platform with Nashville area ministries. “Any time we […]
Crisp, unwrinkled notebook paper, sharp, smooth pencils, brightly colored binders and piles of glue sticks are just a few of the things we love about back to school. The unwritten, newness of a coming school year offers excitement and hope to many students and parents. For foster children who may be entering yet another new […]
Meet Amber McClurkan, Jonah’s Journey Caseworker. Amber joined the Jonah’s Journey family in November of 2015 as a bright addition to our staff. She grew up in Cookeville, just around the corner from our home office, and graduated from Tennessee Tech. She now lives in East Nashville with her husband David, who is a Nurse […]
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