Thank You 2009 Donors!

The Children’s Village at Christian City would like to thank all of the generous donors of 2009. We truly appreciate all of the support, small and large, that has been given to the Children’s Village. This tough economic situation has been difficult on families in the community as well as the Children’s Village, and we would like to thank everyone who donated to Christian City during this difficult time. The kids who live at the children’s village have real needs, and your support helps us help the children. Thank you so much for everything that you do!

Christian City is a not for profit 501-3c organization, all donations and financial support are tax deductible. www.christiancity.org

Please Think of the Children's Village

Please think of the Children’s Village at Christian City this year. The Children’s Village cares for children from situations of abuse, neglect, and where they are simply not wanted. We need your help to care for these children. Please consider making a donation of any amount to the children who live in the cottages at Christian City. You can make a donation online by visiting our website at www.christiancity.org or by calling us at 770-703-2636.

The Children had a Wonderful Christmas

The kids at the Children’s Village had a wonderful Christmas thanks to all of our supporters! Christian City and the Children’s Village would like to thank everyone who donated gifts and financial support for the children during this Christmas season! It made this Christmas special for all of the kids.

Please visit www.christiancity.org to learn more about the children who live in the cottages at the Children’s Village at Christian City.

A Letter from our CEO

“….And she brought forth her first born, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

Dear Friend,

This phrase, “...there was no room for them”, will be repeated every time the Christmas Story is told. It’s just a phrase, but children face this situation every day. When?

It happens every time a “mother” abandons an unwanted child. It happens when babies are dumped in filthy public bathrooms or left in a cheap hotel by a “parent” with no intention of returning. It happens when a “mother” lies unconscious from alcohol or drug abuse and the authorities have come to take the innocent children away.

These are real stories about real children who, by God’s grace, have found their way to the Children’s Village which, for 46 years, has made room for children with no where else to turn. The Children’s Village is not just an “inn”, a place for a night’s shelter from the cold. It is a home, with house parents, and social workers, and helpers of all kind, dedicated to every physical, emotional and spiritual need these poor children have.

All this is made possible by caring people who provide the financial resources required to meet this tremendous need. Thankfully, their generosity will keep The Children’s Village from hanging out a sign saying, “There is no room for you”.

Please help us continue ministering to abused and abandoned children by making a generous donation of any amount to The Children’s Village at Christian City. Your help is critical during these trying economic times. Will you help us? Please?

Have a very merry Christmas,

Bob Crutchfield
President/CEO

The Holiday Season is Here

The holiday season is here and the house parents and children are having fun putting up the Christmas tree and decorating it. The holiday spirit is everywhere and the children are busy making decorations and celebrating this special time of year. The Christmas season brings joy to everyone’s face, and it reminds us that Jesus is the reason for the season.

Please consider sponsoring the children who live in the cottages at Christian City; you can donate online at the Christian City website. If you would like to learn more about the Children's Village at Christian City, please visit www.christiancity.org.

The Christmas Season is a Time to Celebrate

The Christmas season is here and it is time to celebrate. Our house parents and children are so excited to celebrate this glorious time of year and to remember what is truly important. The children are praising Jesus’ birth during this special time of year; many of our children find a closer relationship with the Lord while they are at Christian City. Our children are able to grow spiritually by going to church, praying, and devotional time. This is a truly special time of year that brings people together to celebrate a miracle.

If you would like to learn more about Christian City or the Children's Village, please visit www.christiancity.org

Good Grades at The Children's Village

The kids are all working hard this semester to get good grades. Last semester, a number of our children made the honor roll. The children are busy working hard and studying for their final projects, presentations, and tests that are coming up within the next few weeks. Christian City is proud of our kids for their hard work and dedication when it comes to school.

If you would like to learn more about The Children's Village at Christian City, please visit our website at www.christiancity.org

Use Goodsearch and Goodshop to Help Christian City

The holiday season is here, and everyone is busy getting ready for Christmas. You can help Christian City by simply doing your Christmas shopping online! Use www.goodshop.com for all your online Christmas shopping, and each store will give Christian City a percentage of your purchase when you designate Christian City. Goodshop has hundreds of stores to choose from including Toys R Us.

All you have to do is visit www.goodshop.com and select Christian City, and then select the store that you wish to shop at. You will then be directed to the store’s website. Any purchases you make during your visit at that website will be totaled and Christian City receives a percentage! It is that easy!

Also, be sure to use www.goodsearch.com instead of Google because Goodsearch will give Christian City 1 penny for every search you do when designating Christian City. 1 penny may not seem like a lot, but when all our friends and supporters of Christian City use Goodsearch it can really make a difference! Please consider setting Goodsearch as your homepage and search for Christian City!

If you would like to learn more about Christian City or The Children's Village, please visit www.christiancity.org

Thankful to be at The Children's Village

The children who live at The Children’s Village are here due to abuse, abandonment, or some other unfortunate circumstances. Many children when they arrive are guarded but after unconditional love from their house parents the children really start to feel loved and at home. All of our children are so thankful to live in an atmosphere where they have a safe place to sleep, a place to grow, and a place where they simply feel loved.

If you would like to learn more about The Children's Village, Christian City, or how to sponsor a child, please visit www.christiancity.org.

Children Painting Chairs

The children had a great time painting the miniature chairs for the 3rd Annual Hollingsworth House Chair-ity Event. All of the miniature chairs were given to everyone who signed up to be a child sponsor for the month of December. The children were very creative with all of the different chairs they painted. Some of the chairs were decorated with sports teams, some with designs, and some with flowers. Everyone in attendance at the event loved the chairs, and loved that the children painted took the time to paint each of them.

If you would like to learn more about Christian City, The Children's Village, or how to sponsor a child, please visit www.christiancity.org

The Hollingsworth House Chair-ity Event

On November 30th, the 3rd Annual Hollingsworth House Chair-ity Event was held at the Hollingsworth House in Fayetteville. The event benefited the children who live at The Children’s Village at Christian City. Christian City would like to thank all of the sponsors, hosts, artists, volunteers, and everyone in attendance for supporting this important mission. With your help, the event raised over $40,000 that goes directly to the children who live in the cottages at The Children’s Village.

To learn more about The Children's Village or Christian City, please visit www.christiancity.org. If you would like to learn more about The Hollingsworth House Chair-ity Event, please visit www.chair-ity-event.org