"It's a happy place. You see kids laughing, jumping, running – just being. You learn how resilient they are."
(staff person)

In a perfect world all children would grow up in caring and loving homes. Unfortunately, we live in a sinful and broken world where many young people long for a place to call home, or to obtain services to help them get through the problems of life. We do not understand all things, but by God’s saving grace we respond to the needs of others. We seek to serve Christ in all persons and to love our neighbors as we love ourselves.

Bishop Richard H. Wilmer recognized the needs of his neighbors and responded by establishing a home for children whose families had been ravaged by war, poverty, or disease. Since 1864, the Episcopal Church has been faithful to Bishop Wilmer’s vision to minister to children and youth in need regardless of religion, class, race, or ethnic background. Read More..