A Legacy That Lives – A New Year, A New Look at Your Legacy

Every January gives us a quiet moment to pause, reflect, and ask a meaningful question: “What story is my life telling, and is my legacy keeping up?” We know it’s wise to schedule regular checkups to protect our physical health. Yet our wills, trusts, and other estate documents need the same kind of care. A periodic financial “wellness visit” helps ensure that the people and causes we cherish—our families, our faith communities, and the vulnerable Read more…

Project Spotlight – El Oasis Children’s Village, Mexico – The Impact of Your Support

YOU are having a tremendous and lasting impact on the lives of children at ICC’s El Oasis Children’s Village in Mexico. Because of your support, the children’s lives are filled with the loving relationships and nurturing care that they need to thrive. The children are safe and protected from the tragedies that made it necessary for them to find a refuge at El Oasis. And as you can see in this report covering activities during Read more…

Double Your Gift Through the 2025 Christmas Hope Matching Challenge

The Matching Challenge is Now Complete! Thank you for giving to support the kids this Christmas. Although the matching challenge is now met, you can still give before December 31st to receive a tax-deductible receipt. From the children, and from all of us at ICC, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! UPDATED on 12/22/2025. Dates & Deadlines (for end-of-year giving) Mail in donations: Postmarked by 12/31/2025Call in donations: Call before 3:00 pm Read more…

Thankful Through It All – Premavathi’s Story

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”  1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV While many orphaned children around the world face each day with little to be thankful for, the children of ICC have a different story—because of you. Your compassion and generosity are giving these children a reason to hope, to dream, and to be truly thankful. Your support moves in step with God’s will and reflects His Read more…

Project Spotlight – Sweet Home, India – The Impact of Your Support

“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalms 37:4 NIV Day-by-Day, year-by-year, ICC children at the Sweet Home Children’s Village grow, develop, flourish and transform into caring and successful young adults. This doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through the love and care they receive at Sweet Home and that YOU make possible through your financial and prayer support.  Keeping the Children Dry and Cooler Even though Read more…

From Deadline to Lifeline

by Wendy Clark Every December 31, a financial deadline looms, but for an orphan, it can mean the start of a new life. If you’re over 70½ and have saved for retirement in an IRA, 401(k), or similar plan, the IRS requires you to withdraw a percentage each year. It’s called a Required Minimum Distribution, or RMD. For many, this annual withdrawal provides needed income. But for others, it can feel like a nuisance—extra income Read more…

A Future Filled With Love

Josephine Shares Her Gratitude It goes without saying that there is much tragedy when it comes to the care of orphaned and abandoned children. With that, there is also the opportunity for great joy in healing. Josephine is an example of that! Orphaned as a child, she felt lost and alone. Then, thanks to the support of people like you, Josephine joined the Patmos Children’s Village family. Now grown and on the verge of marriage, Read more…

Project Spotlight – Patmos Children’s Village, Democratic Republic of Congo

“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”  Psalms 37:4 The Impact of Your Support From birth to young adulthood, Patmos Children’s Village provides a safe home for kids to learn and grow. Désiré, the Patmos Director, recently shared several stories that exhibit the positive impact of such an environment. Lives are being transformed because of the care that YOU help to provide. Thank you for making a Read more…

A Letter From Future Me – NEPAW Week

Dear Past Me, Thanks for writing that will, the financial and healthcare Power of Attorney documents, and designating guardians for the children. The kids didn’t fight over the money, the minor-aged kids were cared for as you wished, the bills were covered, and no one cursed your name in probate court. You prevented putting a burden on the rest of the family and created peace. Good job! During your illness, the Financial Power of Attorney Read more…

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