Palmer Home for Children

🙏 PRAYER REQUEST 🙏 Kyle is a teenager in our Transitional program, and his situation is unique in that he did not progress to Transitional Care from one of our other care settings. In fact, he’s new to Palmer Home. When his mother was incarcerated, his father and stepfather refused to welcome him into their home. This kind, intelligent, hardworking young man was suddenly alone and homeless. Fortunately, Kyle’s youth director reached out to Palmer Home asking if there was anything we could do to help him. Our staff acted quickly to move Kyle into our men’s transitional home. As with every new child, our team put together a plan to provide for his physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Kyle now has permanent housing and a stable life within the safety of Palmer Home. We are thrilled he has settled in and has begun training to become a firefighter, his dream career. Please keep Kyle in your prayers over the coming weeks.

Today we're celebrating the Palmerversary of Campus Houseparents Charles and Rebecca Martin, two incredible people who have made a lasting impact on our mission. Their dedication to providing hope and love to the children in our care inspires us daily. Thank you, Charles and Rebecca, for your unwavering commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. Your kindness, generosity, and belief in our cause mean the world to us and to the families we serve.

Time is running out to claim your sponsorship for the 6th Annual MSU Tailgate for Palmer! If you or your company would like to be included on event marketing, please visit https://lnkd.in/e-xrFJ6Z or reach out to Madison Drake at [email protected] by next Wednesday, October 9th.

We're thrilled to announce the 21st Annual Mudbug Bash presented by Sky Lake Construction benefitting Palmer Home for Children will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Each year, Panola Street in historic downtown Hernando is transformed into an outdoor event venue in support of Palmer Home’s mission to provide hope and healing to children and families in need of support. Mudbug Bash offers an opportunity to enjoy live music, great food, a silent auction, and a whole lot of fun – all for a great cause! Stay tuned for tickets and sponsorship details.

Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and valued. Foster care is more than a home—it's a chance to rewrite a child's story, filled with hope and healing. Let's be the guiding light for those who need it most. Every story matters.

Did you know that Palmer Home invites our community to tour the Dr. Hugh Francis, Jr. Wellness Center on our campus to learn more about our mission and the programs we offer to children and families? We strongly believe we could not do the work we do without the support of our community partners. We invite you, your church, your business, or your civic group to schedule a tour to learn more about what we do and the WHY behind our mission to provide hope and healing for children in need. Schedule your tour online at www.palmerhome.org/tour.

Hope is like a seed; when nurtured with patience and care, it grows into something beautiful that can withstand any storm.

Looking for a full fall activity with the family and a great opportunity to support our mission? Our friends at Bolin Grove Farms are hosting a pumpkin festival on Saturday, October 5th, and 100% of the proceeds for the family-friendly activities offered that day (a mechanical bull ride, bounce house, face painting, and games) will be donated to Palmer Home. A portion of the proceeds collected from pumpkin sales during the month of October will also support our mission.

Supporting foster care is a reflection of our collective commitment to care for the most vulnerable among us. #FosterCareAwareness

"Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are." - Craig Groeshel The stories we tell ourselves matter. The story we think others tell about us matters. The story we believe God has for us matters. The purpose of every program we offer, every resource we create, and every cottage we build is to create a haven for children to flourish and thrive physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and academically. Through love, faith, and support, we hope to nurture their souls, fostering an environment where hope and resilience thrive while sharing the love of Christ. Churches are a vital partner in accomplishing this task. To learn more about how to support our mission in your church, visit https://lnkd.in/g_TwJCZQ. To schedule a tour for your church group or to request our team speak at your church, please contact Anna Bell at [email protected]