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Qualified Distribution for those 70.5 and older

Steve Milburn, Ed.D., Planned Giving Manager

January 18, 2017

Are you or someone you know at least 70.5 years old? If so, and if you have an IRA, you may be able to give an amazing gift to Home of the Innocents and to yourself! You can make a Qualified Charitable Contribution and receive tax benefits. Your gift...read more

Helping End Homelessness

Liza Smith, Employment Specialist for Aftercare

January 10, 2017

When most people think of homelessness, an 18-24 year old young adult is not the person that comes to mind. But that’s the population filling shelters. They’re sleeping in their cars, abandoned buildings and other locations not suited for human habitation. Often, these individuals have young children. They may...read more

Thank you!

April Hall, Development & Outreach Coordinator

January 4, 2017

Thank you for helping make the holidays wonderful for our kids! Each child that we care for had a great Christmas because of the wonderful donors in our community. The overwhelming support we receive, not only this time of year, but throughout the year, helps us make a difference...read more

Morgan Family Adoption Day!

Kelly Pullen, MSSW, LCSW-S, Director of Therapeutic Loving foster Care

December 21, 2016

Today we celebrate the Adoption Day of siblings Michael, Brittany, Ashleigh, Danielle and Cheyenne who were adopted by Brigid and Jason Morgan. Congratulations to the Morgan Family, we are so happy for you! We hope you all enjoy your first holidays as a family of seven.

Holiday Planning

Steve Milburn, Ed.D., Planned Giving Manager

December 15, 2016

In my role as Planned Giving Manager, I spend a lot of time talking to people who have been supporting the Home for many years with generosity and great care. I also spend a lot of time thinking about the value of having a plan in place, so that...read more

Paige’s friends need your help!

Morgan McLaughlin, Development & Special Initiatives Manager

December 14, 2016

This year, Christmas is different for me and my mom. I don’t live at Home of the Innocents anymore. My mom got better and now we have our own apartment! -Paige, age 8 Paige was one of the thousands of children Home of the Innocents cared for last year....read more

Help the Home for the holidays!

Meredith Pack, PR & Marketing Manager

December 8, 2016

Our community is so supportive of our kids, and there are different events and collections happening around town this holiday season that benefit Home of the Innocents. Check out the list below! Christmas at the Galt House Home of the Innocents is the benefiting charity for this year’s event...read more

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday!

Meredith Pack, PR & Marketing Manager

November 28, 2016

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and...read more

Give our children what they want for the holidays.

Meredith Pack, PR & Marketing Manager

November 22, 2016

Generous supporters like you help us each year to provide wonderful holiday memories for our kids. Together, we can give them Christmas trees, presents and memories. Importantly, your gift does more than simply provide a good holiday for these kids. Brooke and Ryan will still need your help the...read more

Jon Voight helps the Home!

Meredith Pack, PR & Marketing Manager

November 18, 2016

Our employee Sydney Gholston went to purchase Thanksgiving turkeys for our kids today. What a treat when she ran into Jon Voight who is in town filming a movie and he asked what the turkeys were for. Jon generously paid for the turkeys to feed our kids next week!...read more