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Supporters often ask us how they can help serve the children of Palmer Home. While we provide some ideas on our website, the creativity of our support base never ceases to amaze us. You don’t necessarily have to serve on  the Palmer Home campus to make an impact. If you need some inspiration, simply start […]

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#PalmerBowl

This Thanksgiving season, while many of us argue over dry turkey, long drives and which game to watch, children across the country will be longing for a home. Mississippi’s own Palmer Home for Children, provides nourishment and loving homes to children who would otherwise be left wishing. With your support, Palmer Home is able to give […]

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How You Can Get Involved With Palmer Home’s 3rd Annual Radiothon

On June 25, SuperTalk Mississippi will host the 3rd Annual Radiothon benefitting Palmer Home for Children. Over the course of the day, staff and volunteers will be taking phone calls from listeners calling in their donations and watching with anticipation as the tally grows nearer and nearer to our $120,000 goal. Although not everyone can […]

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Palmer Home for Children Announces 3rd Annual Radiothon on SuperTalk Mississippi Network

Palmer Home for Children Announces 3rd Annual Radiothon on SuperTalk Mississippi Network Columbus, Mississippi – Palmer Home for Children is excited to announce its 3rd Annual Radiothon on SuperTalk Mississippi Network on June 25, 2015. In honor of Palmer Home’s 120-year anniversary, the goal for the 2015 Radiothon is to raise $120,000. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June […]

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The Jackson Association of Health Underwriters Raises Money for Palmer Home for Children

The Jackson Association of Health Underwriters hosted their 19th Annual Golf Tournament on May 4, 2015 at Lake Caroline Golf Club. What began as a tool to raise funds for the young organization has since broadened its reach to offer scholarships to Mississippi students majoring in insurance — and most recently to raise money for […]

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Palmer Home for Children Hires Director of Development, Sarah Hollis

Palmer Home for Children Hires Director of Development, Sarah Hollis Columbus, Mississippi – Palmer Home for Children is pleased to announce that Sarah Hollis has accepted the role of Director of Development. Sarah will be responsible for raising operational funds to support Palmer Home’s Whole Child Initiative, a philosophy that encompasses programs such as education […]

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Dear Palmer Home

While those of us involved in the daily routine at Palmer Home understand the sacrifice, compassion, and love that is poured out daily in the hopes that we’re changing lives for the better… we don’t always get the opportunity to hear from a child’s biological family. But recently, we received the following letter from a […]

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How Sweet Potatoes Are Doing Their Part

Tim and Stephanie Edmondson visited our Columbus campus in 2014. When they saw the mission of Palmer Home in action, they knew they wanted to be involved in changing the lives of children in need. The husband and wife team owns Edmondson Farm, a sweet potato operation based in Vardaman, Mississippi. “We’re a leader and […]

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Forget the Frock

When Julie and Wade Ricks of First Baptist in Collinsville, Mississippi fell in love with the children at Palmer Home, they decided they wanted to play a role in transforming the lives of the children on campus. Together with their congregation, the Ricks decided to hold a fundraiser to benefit Palmer Home. So… what was […]

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Whole Child Initiative 101

Whole Child Initiative 101 by Mary Beth Ketchum  A teenager struggling to read A 7-year-old girl who doesn’t thrive in school A young lady disrespecting her authority figures A boy who doesn’t want to go to church These are just a few of the many struggles children living at Palmer Home face. When children first come to us, there’s a certain level of unknown. We can […]

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