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 […]
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 […]
On May 3, Jonah’s Journey will join more than 750 Middle Tennessee nonprofits in a 24-hour giving campaign titled “The Big Payback”. In its fourth year, the event offers local nonprofits opportunities to share their platform in order to garner additional community support and donations. “The Big Payback offers Jonah’s Journey a unique opportunity to […]
“How can we help?” Business owners, volunteers, churches, and donors all ask us regularly what Palmer Home for Children needs most. We’ve held fundraisers. And you have answered by giving. We’ve mentioned on-campus repair needs. You’ve answered by sending missions teams. We’ve created lists of everyday items our children need. You’ve answered by bringing bags […]
Meet Mark Taylor, Vice President of Jonah’s Journey. Mark’s life has been characterized by an exceptional commitment to Christian service. He is currently a board member for the Church Mission Network ministering to Africa and Central America and is Chairman of Missions Team at The Glade Church of Mount Juliet, Tennessee. He and his wife […]
There’s an old adage that says, “Numbers don’t lie.” While this may be true, at Palmer Home we usually prefer to tell the stories behind the numbers. Once in a while, however, the numbers tell a story all on their own and, in this case, they reveal a very specific need. Over the past few […]
In the last few years, Palmer Home for Children has expanded its ministry of caring for children through residential care to include foster care in the states of Mississippi and Tennessee. Jonah’s Journey began as a ministry to provide temporary or long-term care for children born to incarcerated women. However, today caregivers through Jonah’s journey […]
At Palmer Home for Children, we’re reimagining and redesigning our approach to foster care through Jonah’s Journey. Whether placed in foster care through a state agency or a private care provider, children in foster care often come from difficult places. They need a stable environment and loving home where they can begin to experience healing […]
Standing on the subway platform in London’s railway station as the train pulls into view, you’ll hear a repeated warning from their intercom system: “Mind the gap.” It’s referring to the space between the train car and the platform. It serves as a reminder that if you are not mindful of the place between where […]
In March of 2004, a battle began over the rights of abused and neglected children in the state of Mississippi. Today, the struggle rages on, as Mississippi fights to restore a broken system. The New York Times revealed the dismal story in a recent article, detailing the patterns of negligence that led to the clash […]
When Ligon and Wilson Troutt got married, they knew they wanted to center their home around giving more than receiving. As a former first grade teacher, Ligon recounts teaching the children in her class that the greatest rule is that it is far better to give than to receive. “That’s something we want to instill […]
What happens when two ministries who are relentlessly dedicated to bettering the lives of children across the country – and across the world – partner together?God shows up in miraculous ways. Palmer Home for Children partnered with Nashville-based children’s ministry Jonah’s Journey in 2014. We’ve been moving full steam ahead ever since and haven’t looked […]
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