“Looking back on our time at CRH, for the first time in [me and
my sister's] lives we felt truly safe. The staff helped us feel
accepted and secure. Most importantly, we were living without
fear and just having fun as kids again.”
Every year,
Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following
Thanksgiving. On this special day, millions of people all
around the globe show up and give back to their
favorite local causes.
The children and teens in our care come from tragedy,
neglect, and pain. In a season where the importance of
home and family is a constant reminder, it can be difficult to
remember what there is to be thankful for at all.
Our youth are creative, resilient, and
hopeful. This month, a vibrant yellow wall titled
“Give Thanks” lights up the girls’ cottage on campus. After being
asked what it is that they’re thankful for, our girls picked up
markers and began their lists:
