1. James 1:27 (NKJV) 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

3. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. (James 1:27)

4. The Need Has Never Been Greater! Nearly 1 in 4 children in Florida live in poverty 50,000 children in Florida are victims of abuse and neglect Thousands of children are being held in Florida jails and prisons at any given time

5. A Special Place that Offers HOPE A CHRISTIAN child and family social services agency 70-year track record Partnering with Churches of Christ and individual Christians throughout the Southeast “Believing each child is a gift from God”

6. Providing HOPE to children and families since 1945 More than 2,000 children and families served in 70+ years

11. Providing HOPE to children and families since 1945 Residential group care for children

12. Thompson House (girls)

13. Lugar House (boys)

14. Challenges Faced by Single Parents Single parents often victims of domestic violence, neglect, abandonment 1 in 4 children raised in a single parent household Half live below the poverty line Children of single parents more at risk for emotional, academic and behavioral problems

15. Providing HOPE to children and families since 1945 Single-parent program

16. Single Parent Housing on Campus

17. Single Parent Counseling and Support

18. Single Parent Families

19. Providing HOPE to children and families since 1945 Christian academy for preschool – 12 th grade

21. How YOU Can Help Us Offer HOPE

22. Your Prayers Pray for: Children Single moms Social workers House parents Leadership/staff Add our kids & moms to your prayer “war room”!

23. Will You Be a Prayer Warrior for MDCH?

24. Referrals You can change a child or single parent’s future by referring them to MDCH

25. Common Reasons for Referrals Incapacity of parent or guardian - health issues or death Parent or guardian struggling with addictions, crime or other behavioral issues Abuse, neglect or abandonment Child who is unruly or needs new environment Severe financial stress in family

26. Offering HOPE Through Donations Church donations Individual and family gifts (one time, annual and monthly) Visit www.MDCHome.org/ways-to-give/

27. Loose Change Can Provide HOPE Participate in your church’s ‘Change for Children’ coin can collections for MDCH Visit www.MDCHome.org/ways-to-give/

29. Donate a Vehicle

30. Offer HOPE for the Future Legacy planning Estate planning Visit www.MDCHome.org/ways-to-give/ “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Gal. 6:10

31. HOPE for Children, Families of Tomorrow Use your estate to benefit the cause of Christ: Designate a set dollar amount Leave a percentage Gift a specific asset or property Visit www.MDCHome.org/ways-to-give/

32. Dave Hogan Director of Church Relations 352-383-2155, Ext. 259 dave.hogan@mdchome.org Facebook: Mount Dora Children’s Home Website: www.MDCHome.orgwww.MDCHome.org