At Palmer Home for Children, our mission is to provide trauma-informed foster care that meets the unique needs of children who have experienced hardship. Children in our care receive safe housing, nourishing meals, medical support, academic support, and emotional healing—all made possible through the generosity of donors who believe in our mission. Financial gifts play […]
Foster care provides a crucial safety net for children who cannot live safely with their biological families. In Mississippi and Tennessee, thousands of children enter the foster care system each year due to a variety of circumstances outside of their control. Understanding how the system works, its challenges, and the role of foster care programs […]
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 […]
The Benefits of Monthly Giving: Why Recurring Donations Matter When it comes to charitable giving, many assume that large, one-time donations make the biggest impact. While these gifts are valuable, monthly giving provides nonprofits with something just as important—stability. A strong monthly giving program ensures consistent support, allowing organizations like Palmer Home for Children to […]
Every child deserves to feel safe, cherished, and supported. Love and stability aren’t just nice additions to a child’s upbringing; they are essential foundations for their growth, development, and future success. But for many children, these fundamental needs go unmet, leaving them vulnerable to uncertainty and fear. At Palmer Home, we often see firsthand how […]
Love is more than words—it’s action. This Valentine’s Day, we reflect on the greatest act of love ever given: Christ’s sacrifice for us. Just as the Good Samaritan did not turn away from the vulnerable, we are called to extend love through generosity, compassion, and care. At Palmer Home, we see this love in action […]
The Annual Shoot for Hope Sporting Clays Tournament presented by IMC Companies stands as a premier fundraising event in the Mid-South, directly benefiting Palmer Home for Children. This tournament not only offers participants an exhilarating day of clay shooting but also plays a pivotal role in supporting the comprehensive care programs at Palmer Home. Participants […]
The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities to make a difference, and at Palmer Home for Children, we invite you to join us in spreading hope throughout 2025. Our annual calendar is now available for download—a beautiful and meaningful way to stay connected with Palmer Home’s mission all year long. What You’ll Find […]
Celebrating Christmas: Creating a Home for Every Child Christmas is a time for joy, connection, and belonging. It’s a season that evokes images of family gatherings, twinkling lights, and the warmth of a home filled with love. But for many children, these moments remain only a dream—shadows of what could be in a life shaped […]
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 […]
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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