The Moody Church Children at Risk Ministry Initiative
In partnership with the ministries below, The Moody Church is actively involved in bringing hope to children at risk in the city of Chicago and around the world. Please take the time to explore the opportunities you have to show the love of Jesus Christ to the most vulnerable among us.
Get to know our Children at Risk ministry partners by watching this video.
BY THE HAND CLUB FOR KIDS
By The Hand Club For Kids is an after-school program that emphasizes academics while nurturing the whole child—mind, body and soul. Founded by The Moody Church in 2001 in Cabrini-Green, By The Hand Club has grown to serve 638 children in four of Chicago’s more impoverished inner-city communities. By The Hand Club literally and figuratively takes kids by the hand and walks alongside them from the time they are enrolled until they are adults, walking independently with the Lord. They tutor them to academic excellence. Mentor them with the love of Jesus. And care for them as their own. http://www.bythehand.org
CARIS PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND RESOURCES
Caris believes that no woman should ever have to choose between her own future and the life of her unborn child. When coping with an unplanned pregnancy, she needs to experience the unconditional love of God in a caring environment where she can receive accurate information and emotional comfort. She needs a place that will provide the support and practical resources she and her child will need. Caris is a faith-based organization located throughout Chicago that provides such a place. Caris connects women with a hope and a future, enabling them to consider and experience the positive alternatives to abortion. If you’d like be a part of providing support and solutions to pregnant women, please join us at a Caris Connection Tour – visit www.supportgrace.org from more information. http://www.caris.org
CHARASIA (India)
Charasia’s vision is to build a vibrant Christian church in India through our integrated Church Leadership and Orphan Care programs. Knowing the Lord has brought these children under our care, out of the most devastating circumstances; we are walking in obedience to God's word by caring for these children as our own.
Charasia believes these children need the local church to be deeply invested in their lives, teaching them to know, serve and reflect Jesus Christ. Our emphasis on an English education, strong spiritual foundation and a loving family atmosphere enables us in this endeavor as we work to build Christ surrendered leaders for tomorrow. http://www.charasia.org
HOPE UNLIMITED FOR CHILDREN (Brazil)
The streets of Brazil are no place for a child, but millions of children call them home. These precious children are subject to unspeakable abuse and exploitation. But for many of these children, there is Hope. Since 1991 Hope Unlimited for Children has provided transformational residential care for thousands of former street children. Hope’s award-winning programs of academic, vocational and social training have enabled thousands of Brazil’s children to break the cycle of violence and abuse and have introduced them to the promise of eternity in the arms of a loving father. http://www.hopeunlimited.org
KIDS ALIVE (Dominican Republic)
Kids Alive is rescuing at risk children in the Dominican Republic and sixteen other countries around the world. The situation for children in the DR is difficult. Extreme poverty, a poor education and health system, high rates of alcoholism and a decaying moral fabric all lead to high risk environments for children and many fall through the cracks. However, Kids Alive programs truly provide hope and a future for many. In the Dominican Republic, our nine orphanages, schools and care centers care holistically for approximately 1,000 children on a daily basis. Holistic care includes discipleship like the AWANA program, nutrition, preventive medical care, and academics. Most recently, Kids Alive has begun a university scholarship program. Thank you for your prayers and support. http://www.kidsalive.org/
LYDIA HOME
Times have changed since LYDIA opened its doors in 1916 as an orphanage, but the ministry’s commitment to serving at-risk children and families in Chicago remains the same. LYDIA provides a diverse range of programs, including residential treatment for abused and neglected kids, foster care, abstinence education and an alternative high school, to name just a few. At the heart of LYDIA’s mission is a desire to help people experience the love of Jesus Christ in a way that will change their lives forever. You can be part of God’s work at LYDIA by volunteering with our Safe Families program, serving as a foster family, providing a work-study job for a student at our high school, helping with special events and much more. http://www.lydiahome.org
