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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 now serves 726 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.
www.bythehand.org |
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CARIS PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND RESOURCES
Twenty-five years ago, four women from The Moody Church started Caris, a ministry that supports women facing unplanned pregnancies. Today, Caris serves thousands of women throughout Cook County at four locations in partnership with local churches. Because of Caris, women have access to free professional counseling, pregnancy testing, support groups and childcare items.
By providing real solutions, Caris has become a compassionate voice in what has become a divisive issue. When women hear a message of hope, have emotional support and access to practical resources, they are empowered to consider alternatives to abortion. Through the hope and support Caris provides, women feel they don’t have to choose between their future and the welfare of their child. With help, they can have both!
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 |
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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 |
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CITY MINISTRIES NIGERIA
City Ministries Nigeria cares for over 400 children in 7 Care Centers across Nigeria. The children are orphans, from abusive families, or from poverty-stricken situations. Missionaries and Nigerian staff work together to equip the children to grow up to be godly men and women. They are provided an education, health care, discipleship, and vocational skills. Individual needs are met through counseling, play therapy, mentoring and Bible study groups. City Ministries Nigeria seeks to train the children in the knowledge and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, so that they may in turn greatly impact the future of Nigeria.
http://www.nigeriankids.org |
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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 |
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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 1,100 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/ |
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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 |
