Home of the Innocents

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Last week, volunteers from Humana helped us prepare a special holiday dinner for the youth in our Residential Treatment and Emergency Shelter program. As a thank you, our residents provided handmade friendship bracelets to the volunteers at the end of the event. It was a wonderful evening for all involved!

We had the joy of celebrating Thanksgiving a bit early with our incredible foster families. Each family plays a vital role in creating a supportive and loving environment for children in need. We remain grateful for and inspired by their commitment. Thank you to the volunteers from Mouser Cabinets for helping to make this event possible. Your generosity and time are sincerely appreciated!

The Long Run Sportsmen Club has been contributing to the Home for more than 30 years. At a recent fishing event, they were able to raise a $600 donation toward our mission. We're very grateful for their support!

There are nearly 130 children still waiting to be paired with a donor like you this season. Sign up at the link below, and we'll send you the personal wish list of a child in our area. You can make Holiday Magic come true! Sign up today: https://buff.ly/47oKYKu

Each month, we celebrate team members for their demonstration of our core values (compassion, wellness, excellence, and empowerment) as well as our Sanctuary commitments (nonviolence, open communication, emotional intelligence, social learning, social responsibility, democracy, and growth and change). Today, we recognize Jennifer H., Talent Acquisition Specialist. Jennifer helps us identify quality applicants and move quickly to fill open positions. She has taken time to understand what each open role entails so she can look for the best candidates.

The fostering journey can be different for everyone. Here's a look into Shelby's story. If you've ever considered opening your home to children and teens who need it most, we're here to provide guidance. We'll be with you every step of the way. Visit this link to complete a quick interest form: https://buff.ly/3TWFfq0

Did you catch our residents and team members on WDRB Media this morning? We're excited to celebrate the seventh year of Jude's Jingle Tree—a special time when community members send in ornaments and donations to celebrate the holidays while supporting the Home's mission. You can help by mailing ornaments to Jude Redfield at the WDRB station in Downtown Louisville (624 West Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203). Include your name and where you're from for the chance to receive an on-air shout-out.

Have you registered for Holiday Magic yet? You can help make a child's holiday season special this year! Sign up here to receive a child's unique wish list: https://buff.ly/47oKYKu

There's no better way to start the week than with live music! Thanks to cellist Alan Ohkubo for treating our residents to a beautiful performance this morning.

You can help bring Holiday Magic to a local child this season! Each year, we pair more than 400 children with supporters like you. By participating, you'll receive the personalized wish list of a child in our area. Sign up today: https://buff.ly/47oKYKu