Opportunities for you to care for the orphans
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
by Wendy Clark It’s National Make-a-Will-Month: A timely reminder to take care of our loved ones and support the causes closest to our hearts. People all over the country are writing or updating their will in August. Now creating a will is FREE and simpler than ever through our partner, Read more…
We are thrilled to say that the 2025 Summer of Care Matching Challenge was a huge success! The goal of $52,014 was reached and exceeded by our generous ICC family. These funds are helping to provide for the care of the children during these difficult summer months. On behalf of Read more…
John and Sue, both in their early 60s, are preparing for retirement and reviewing their financial options. They’re considering how best to manage taxes and future income from their real estate, stocks, and retirement accounts. The couple has a deep love for children and a desire to live out James Read more…
“As you did it to one of the least of these…you did it to me.” – Jesus (Matthew 25:40 ESV) Dear Friend, On behalf of ICC children around the world, I send you greetings. I sincerely pray that you are in good health and are prospering in all ways. I am Read more…
Thanks to the support of caring ICC family members like you, the new year arrives filled with renewed hope that ICC’s children will continue to thrive. This is important for all “His Kids” but especially for the newly arrived children like the ones at Sweet Home Children’s Village in India Read more…
December 1, 2024 Dear Friend of the Children, Christmas is a time of reflection. And as I reflect upon the year that is past, I am grateful for God’s providential leading of ICC’s ministry for orphan and vulnerable children. I am also aware of the impossibility of this mission if Read more…
“Planning is how you prepare to take care of what matters.” October 20-26 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week—a great time to start thinking about planning for the future. We all know that planning can be tough, especially for things that seem far off. It’s easy to push off making Read more…
When Patmos Children’s Village received 48 new orphans last year, there was little room for them. They had to squeeze into houses already full of other children. They had to share a bed sometimes between three or four other children. But supporters like you rallied and sent funds to build Read more…
