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How Creating a Will Shows You Care

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,’ […]

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Tax-Savvy Giving: How to Take Advantage of Tax Credits Through Charitable Giving

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 […]

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2024 Shotguns & Sunflowers Soiree Presented by Simmons Bank Raises $275k for Palmer Home

The 2024 Shotguns & Sunflowers Soiree, presented by Simmons Bank, marked another milestone for Palmer Home for Children, raising an impressive $275,000 in support of its mission to provide hope and healing to vulnerable children. Held at the historic Memphis Country Club, the annual event brought together generous supporters, local businesses, and passionate advocates, all […]

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Visit to Magic Springs: A Day of Fun and Firsts

At Palmer Home for Children, we believe that every child deserves the chance to experience the joy and wonder of childhood, despite the adversity they may have faced. Recently, our Campus Care program took an exciting trip to Magic Springs in Hot Springs, Arkansas, offering many of the children in our care an unforgettable day […]

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Building Confidence and Lifelong Skills

At Palmer Home for Children, the Cattle Program generously sponsored by Valero Energy is more than just a unique initiative—it’s a life-changing experience for the children in our care. Through hands-on involvement with the program, Palmer Home children learn responsibility, gain valuable agricultural knowledge, and most importantly, build self-esteem as they care for and manage […]

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Breaking the Cycle of Trauma Through Community Building, Conscious Parenting, & Spiritual Growth

Breaking the Cycle At Palmer Home for Children, we provide support for children in need of hope and healing, and one of the most impactful ways we connect with these children is by cultivating a community of compassion and empathy for the biological family members of the children we serve. An overwhelming number of the […]

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Palmer School Enhances Educational Experience with New Art, Music, STEM, & Physical Education Classes

Palmer School is back in session, and this school year, our students will benefit from art, music, library, STEM, and physical education enrichment classes sponsored by a grant from the Phil Hardin Foundation. These classes are taught by certified teachers and are thoughtfully designed to enhance the educational experience of students on our campus. READ […]

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Providing A Safe Space to Land for Young Adults in Need of Support

Palmer Home’s Transitional Care Program: Supporting Young Adults on Their Journey to Independence At Palmer Home for Children, the mission of caring for vulnerable children extends beyond childhood. The Transitional Care Program is designed to support young adults who have aged out of traditional foster care or residential care but still need guidance as they […]

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A Legacy of Love and Generosity

This August, in honor of National Make a Will Month, Palmer Home for Children encourages you to consider the positive impact you can have on children in need through legacy giving. Below, we explore important questions to help guide you as you think about your estate planning and the legacy you’ll leave behind. When we […]

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Cultivating Hope: The Transformative Power of the Hope Grows Garden at Palmer Home for Children

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 […]

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New State Laws Ease Restrictions on Employment for Residents with Criminal Record

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 […]

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Respite Caregivers Provide Support to Newly Released Mothers, Full-Time Caregivers

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 […]

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What Happens After Incarceration?

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 […]

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How Jonah’s Journey Brings Hope for Families of Opioid Crisis

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 […]

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Tidings of Comfort and Joy

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 […]

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Meet Christy, Home Study Specialist

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 […]

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Families in Crisis: How Mothers Find Jonah’s Journey

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 […]

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Jonah’s Journey featured by Nashville Sounds

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 […]

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Tools for Back to School

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 […]

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Meet Amber, Jonah’s Journey Caseworker

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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