The Summer 2026 edition of the Calvary Children’s Home newsletter celebrates 60 years of God’s faithfulness and the life-changing impact of providing a safe, loving Christian home for children.
This issue honors the legacy of retiring Program Director Sherry Croft, shares inspiring stories of transformed lives and milestones, reflects on six decades of ministry, and expresses heartfelt gratitude to the faithful supporters whose generosity continues to make this mission possible.
This fall has been an inspiring and eventful season here on campus! Our children have taken part in a wide range of activities and reached some incredible new milestones. It’s always such a joy to celebrate their growth and share these moments with our friends and supporters. Below are just a few of the amazing things our children have experienced so far in 2025!
Your continued generosity makes these life-changing opportunities possible for children who might not otherwise have the chance to thrive. With God’s guidance and your faithful prayers, we remain devoted to helping every child build a brighter, hope-filled future. Thank you for being such an important part of this mission!
What a life God has given the Calvary Children’s Home family!
– Brian Busby, Campus Director
PRE-THANKSGIVING HOURS
Tree Lot Hours (Tuesday 11/25–Wednesday 11/26)
12:00 pm–7:00 pm
AFTER THANKSGIVING HOURS
(Friday after Thanksgiving 11/28, 9:00 am–9:30 pm)
Tree Lot Hours (after 11/28):
Monday–Friday: 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am–8:30 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm–7:00 pm
Our Campus Director, Brian Busby, will be hosting our annual Christmas tree sale on our Children’s Home campus, located at 1430 Lost Mountian Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127, which will open on the Friday, after Thanksgiving, November 28th. The proceeds will help support the children’s church and Home activities, as well as special trips and programs throughout the year.
If you need a Christmas tree, or would like to donate a tree to a needy family this Christmas season, please contact Brian Busby at 404-731-1500 for pricing or any additional information.
If service is in your heart this Christmas, feel free to sign up to help serve.
For information or to volunteer please contact:
Brian Busby 404.731.1500 (brian@calvarykids.org)
Darlene Hancock 404.569.0033 (darlenehancock@ymail.com)
This is a great opportunity for families to serve together, Sunday school groups and businesses to serve together and High/Middle School students to get service hours. They need all levels of skill and strength to get through this Christmas season. Please take a prayerful moment to decide if you may be able to help and volunteer!
This season’s newsletter is a heartfelt tribute, centered around a remarkable woman known to many simply as Ms. Lucille, but to a special few as Mother. Her legacy at Calvary is woven into every corner of our Home, where she served faithfully from its beginning—greeting guests with gratitude, remembering every kindness, and embodying the spirit of service. Though she has now gone on to her eternal home, her warmth, wisdom, and genuine care remain deeply rooted in our hearts. As we reflect on her life and the many who have made contributions in her memory, we dedicate this edition to honoring not only her, but all those who have been remembered by loved ones through acts of giving.
This fall has been a busy and exciting time on our campus! The children have been involved in a variety of activities and have achieved some truly remarkable milestones. It’s always a joy to share these accomplishments with our friends and supporters. Below are just a few of the amazing things our children have experienced in 2024!
Your generosity continues to make this possible for children who might not have had the chance to transform their lives otherwise. With God’s guidance and your prayers supporting us, we remain dedicated to helping our children build brighter futures. Thank you for being part of this journey!
What a life God has given the Calvary Children’s Home family!
– Brian Busby, Campus Director
PRE-THANKSGIVING HOURS
Tree Lot Hours (Sunday 11/24–Wednesday 11/27)
Sunday: 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
Monday–Wednesday: 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
AFTER THANKSGIVING HOURS
(Friday after Thanksgiving 11/29, 9:00 am–9:00 pm)
Tree Lot Hours (after 11/29/24):
Monday–Friday: 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm–6:30 pm
Our Campus Director, Brian Busby, will be hosting our annual Christmas tree sale on our Children’s Home campus, located at 1430 Lost Mountian Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127, which will open on the Friday, after Thanksgiving, November 25th. The proceeds will help support the children’s church and Home activities, as well as special trips and programs throughout the year.
If you need a Christmas tree, or would like to donate a tree to a needy family this Christmas season, please contact Brian Busby at 404-731-1500 for pricing or any additional information.
If service is in your heart this Christmas, feel free to sign up to help serve.
For information or to volunteer please contact:
Brian Busby 404.731.1500 (brian@calvarykids.org)
Darlene Hancock 404.569.0033 (darlenehancock@ymail.com)
This is a great opportunity for families to serve together, Sunday school groups and businesses to serve together and High/Middle School students to get service hours. They need all levels of skill and strength to get through this Christmas season. Please take a prayerful moment to decide if you may be able to help and volunteer!
Calvary extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported our children by participating in this year’s 2024 golf tournament. Together, we surpassed expectations and set inspiring goals for the future.
Thanks to your incredible support, all of our Team Sponsor slots—Title, Platinum, Gold, and Team—were filled faster than ever, eliminating the need for public promotion.
A special thanks goes to our Food Sponsors for their generous contributions, offering their services at no cost. We’re proud to have them as part of our community.
Team Sponsors, keep an eye out for your exclusive invitation to next year’s tournament, which will be sent around May/June 2025. Your continued generosity is truly appreciated, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next year.
This year has been busy on our campus, with the children participating in many activities and accomplishing some amazing things. Sharing these accomplishments with our friends and supporters is always a highlight. Below are a few of the amazing happenings with our children in 2024!
Your generosity makes all of this possible for children who may never have had the opportunity to change the paths of their lives otherwise! With the Lord leading and your prayers lifting us, we strive to guide our children towards a brighter future.
What a life God has given the Calvary Children’s Home family!
– Brian Busby, Campus Director
Our purpose is to provide a safe, loving, Christian environment for children needing long-term care who lack a stable home environment due to circumstances beyond their control. We are committed to equipping each child to build meaningful relationships by reaching their full potential in their physical, emotional, and spiritual life.
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