We are thrilled to announce the 14th Annual Radiothon for Palmer Home for Children with SuperTalk Mississippi. This event will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Listeners across the region are invited to tune in to SuperTalk Mississippi on their radios or online from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to hear from individuals who have been […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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