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Palmer Home for Children Announces Giving Tuesday Matching Gift from Jimmy Gray Chevrolet

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, […]

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Simplify Your Life, Amplify Your Impact: How to Live and Give with Purpose

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, […]

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Celebrate the Season by Honoring Loved Ones with Palmer Home Christmas Cards

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 […]

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Corporate Matching Gift Challenge

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: […]

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2024 Annual Thank-A-Thon

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. […]

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Sip with a Purpose

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 […]

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The Chance to Just be a Kid

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 […]

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From Heartbreak to Hope: Michael’s Journey to a Brighter Future

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 […]

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The Antidote for When You’re at Odds 

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 […]

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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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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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