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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!

Michael is part of Calvary’s Transitional Resident Living Program. Calvary’s children do not age out upon graduating high school.

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.

Fall is a most welcome visitor to the Calvary Children’s Home family. The cooler temperatures set in motion scenes on our campus that would make any family envious. The leaves falling around and on top of running happy children in a setting built by the love of so many caring people. God has blessed these sacred acres beyond measure!

Exciting doors swing on the hinges of autumn at Calvary. Football season is in full swing and our boys love it. They love to play it, watch it, talk about it and while they are so very competitive, they are so proud of their “brothers” when they achieve great things. Recently, three boys ran in the house proclaiming for us and the neighbors that “Oakleen had two interceptions and won the game for us!” A JV high school game is a really big deal in our world. Five of our boys play for a team and all of our boys play football as much as allowed in the yard. College football Saturdays are so fun! We currently have three Florida fans, two LSU fans, a few Auburn fans and our Executive Director loves the Georgia Bulldogs. You would think after two back-to-back national championships, he would convert them, but no chance. They are zealots!

For 56 years, your support has provided generations of children with a safe, loving, Christian environment. This nurturing enviornment has given each child the opportunity and resources to rebuild their foundation, overcome past hurts and disappointments, and start building towards a brighter future.

Your contributions enable us to fulfill our promise of making each child feel safe and loved while helping them confront and acknowledge their individual challenges. You are making a profound difference in the lives of the children we serve, and we are blessed to call you our friends!

There is much joy brought into our lives through the children we are raising. The youngest ones sometimes ask for one more bedtime Bible story and can get all fired up for any opportunity for ice cream or pizza. The hundreds of hugs that take place weekly on our campus from children who need a tangible demonstration of care certainly warm our hearts as well. We hear proclamations from “Look I ate all my vegetables” to “I made the Varsity Team” to “I think I am ready to head out on my own”.

Each step for every child at Calvary is building toward a stronger future. This season at Calvary was full of sports accomplishments for many of our residents. Others were wrapping up their sophomore year of college. A few started their first job.

Five of our residents received either their Driver’s license or learners permit in the last few months. Pray for our staff as we ride shotgun through that learning time.
Sweet mercy is this life an adventure! Our two newest residents are just settling into life at a new elementary school and calling the people who care for them Aunt and Uncle. Aunt and Uncle means we’re family! Family grows together. Family means I am here for you every step of the way.