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 […]
In March of 2025, Palmer Home for Children will celebrate 130 years of dedicated service and commitment to nurturing children in need of hope and healing. For more than a century, Palmer Home has been a beacon of hope for children throughout Mississippi and beyond, providing support to countless children who have faced adversity and […]
Several children from our Palmer Home campus recently enjoyed a visit to the Memphis Zoo. For many of these children, it was their first-ever trip to a zoo, offering them a chance to explore the animal kingdom while experiencing wonder, joy, and delight. This simple outing was more than just a fun day; it was […]
Michael came to Palmer Home in 2019. He was 14 years old when he learned that his mother had a terminal illness and could no longer care for him. While at Palmer Home, Michael excelled in home life and the classroom. We found that not only did he have a great sense of humor, but […]
As we head into a season focused on giving thanks in the midst of an election year, we recognize that alongside the joys of the holidays, there are also challenges. Family gatherings often bring together a mix of personalities, and the passion of differing opinions can sometimes cause friction. This tension can be magnified, as […]
Before Dr. Gary Chapman became a bestselling author, he was a husband in a struggling marriage. His wife felt overwhelmed by the lack of help around the house, while Gary was disappointed that his encouraging words seemed to fall flat. One evening, his wife said something that changed everything: “You keep saying ‘I love you,’ […]
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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