Author - Julie Smith

Young man dreams big while putting family first

Throughout his childhood and leading into adulthood, Frank’s mother had been the primary caregiver for him and his younger siblings. But when he was only 19-years-old, Frank’s mother passed away, leaving his family vulnerable and at high risk of […]

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Family strengthening program empowers family of eight to thrive

When ethnic cleansing reached their village of Djugu, Maurice and his family were forced to flee their home. He took his wife, Jeannine, and their six children to Bunia, and while the family was safer there, they were also […]

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Rebuilding in Haiti: Community Caring for Kids

On the morning of August 14, 2021, news spread like wildfire that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake had hit the southwestern part of Haiti. Just as efforts got underway to deliver essential supplies to our local church partners and the […]

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Churches help a father and son get second chance as family

This story was shared by Teri DeVoe, CarePortal Field Training Specialist:
Several years ago, I had the role of monitoring visits between parents and children involved in the child welfare system who were working towards reunification. It was during this […]

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Bishop William Bahemuka works to build the Kingdom of God

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, thousands of people who have been traumatized by war and displaced from their home have fled to the town of Bunia. Their feelings of anxiety, fear, and helplessness are things that Bishop […]

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5 ways your company can help a child in foster care

Is giving back to the community an important part of your workplace culture? Corporate philanthropy is a wonderful way for employees at all levels of an organization to come together and make a positive impact in the lives of […]

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Remembering the courage and faith of Pastor Mohammad Yamout

Dear GO Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I share that Pastor Mohammad Yamout passed away on Wednesday, May 18 from a heart attack.
The Lord touched the life of a street kid in Beirut, set him apart, and […]

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5 ways your church can impact the foster care system

Your church and its body of believers has a divine calling from Jesus to love and serve others just as He did. By following His perfect example and living an active faith, your church can make a real difference […]

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African widow empowered to dream big for her ten children

For over five years, Susan* and her ten children lived in a camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ethnic conflict had claimed the life of her husband, leaving […]

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Sweet Dreams for Boys Reunited With Mom

​​Two boys in LA County are sleeping comfortably and safely at home, back in their mother’s care, thanks to several generous members of their community.
Through her own hard work, this mom was able to reunite with her sons, ages […]

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