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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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12th Annual Radiothon with SuperTalk Mississippi: Join Us to Make a Difference!

(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. […]

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Palmer Home’s Family Care: A Christian Commitment to Family Preservation

Palmer Home’s Family Care model offers a compassionate, wraparound support system, especially for mothers and children. We recognize that birth families often face overwhelming obstacles such as poverty, addiction, or incarceration, but our goal is to help them navigate these challenges with dignity and grace. Our approach includes: Housing and career support: Our team works […]

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Celebrating National Reunification Month

At Palmer Home for Children, we believe in the power of family and the profound impact reunification can have on a child’s life. Family reunification is the ultimate goal for the children in our care when it is: (1) safe and (2) possible. National Reunification Month in June celebrates the efforts of families, social workers, […]

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Altar’d State Makes Donation to Palmer Home for Children

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 […]

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Celebrating Moms

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 […]

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A Note from Drake

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 […]

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Palmer Home Family Care: Changing a Family’s Trajectory

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 […]

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Celebrating Our 2024 Graduates

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. […]

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May is Foster Care Awareness Month

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 […]

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There’s A Need

Some people listen to Matthew and Melinda Hanley recount their story with Grayson* and Stella*, the two children in their care through Jonah’s Journey, and just shake their heads. “I could never do it,” they say. “Are you kidding me?” “Will you get to adopt them?” “They just don’t get it,” says Matthew. “But it […]

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The Herren Family Story

Lisa Herren is mother to three, including her youngest, Maddie Grace, who joined the family through the ministry that has long since captured Lisa’s heart. Lisa recognizes that she grew up in what she calls “a Jonah’s Journey family” even though she didn’t realize it at the time. She was an only child for 10 years. […]

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Pressing Into The Unknown

It’s a Monday morning. Your mug of coffee has long since gone cold but remains cradled in the palms of your hands. For a year, you’ve been asking God: “Am I really hearing this from you?” Your eyes are fixed upon the open Bible propped up against your knees. You seem to have tunnel vision. All […]

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