At Palmer Home for Children, our mission goes beyond providing shelter and care for vulnerable children. We strive to offer holistic development that nurtures both body and soul. One of the most impactful initiatives in this mission is the Hope Grows Garden. This garden is not just a plot of land where plants grow; it […]
(Click the image above for a special message from Drake Bassett) We are thrilled to announce the 12th Annual Radiothon for Palmer Home for Children! This year’s event is set to be our biggest and most impactful yet, and we need your support to continue transforming the lives of vulnerable children in our communities. […]
Altar’d State Makes Donation to Palmer Home for Children Palmer Home is grateful to announce a donation from Altar’d State’s Green Hills Mall location in Nashville which raised vital funding for Palmer Home and children in need of hope and healing. Mission Mondays: A Quarter of Generosity Altar’d State’s “Mission Mondays” is a wonderful initiative where […]
This Mother’s Day, we are reminded of the incredible strength, love, and resilience embodied by mothers everywhere. Motherhood is one of the most difficult roles any individual can take on. At Palmer Home, we support mothers and the overwhelming pressures they face each and every day. This is not limited to mothers who enjoy the […]
Dear friends, Finally, our ministry to serve incarcerated mothers brought peace and comfort to families navigating the challenges of separation. As we celebrate 128 years of service, we reflect on the remarkable progress of Palmer Home from a single building orphanage to a multifaceted ministry with four care settings, a dedicated staff, and a national […]
Behind every number of individuals served by Palmer Home are stories of hope and changed lives. We are especially proud of one of the mothers in our Family Care program, Katie. Over the past five years, Katie’s family has become part of our own. Like many of the women we serve, Katie was first introduced […]
Help Us Celebrate Their Accomplishments At Palmer Home for Children, we believe every child deserves a chance to succeed, regardless of their circumstances. As we approach graduation season, we invite you to join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our high school and college graduates who have overcome significant challenges to reach this milestone. […]
Understanding the Need: Common Stats Highlighting the Need for Support To comprehend the significance of Foster Care Awareness Month, it’s crucial to examine the statistics surrounding foster care. These statistics underscore the urgent need for support and intervention to ensure the well-being and future success of children in foster care. According to the latest data […]
We are thrilled to announce the dedication of the Valero Hope Works Program, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering our young adults as they transition into independent living and pursue their dreams. Through the generous support of Valero Energy Corporation, Palmer Home for Children has been able to expand our services to better meet the […]
As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, there’s a palpable sense of renewal in the air. At Palmer Home for Children, this season holds special significance as we witness not only the awakening of nature but also the blossoming of hope in our Hope Grows Garden. Spring is a time […]
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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