In 2015, the CarePortal network engaged to meet the physical needs of children and families in crisis. 2016 is very promising, with existing and new churches continuing to meet physical needs of at-risk local families.
Yet, as we enter 2016, […]
The individuals that are part of the organizations, agencies, and church partners that make up the CarePortal community know that one of the biggest barriers to mobilizing ourselves and others to care for neighbors in crisis is overcoming the […]
True or False: The phrase “separation of church and state” is written in the United States Constitution.
Indeed, its principle is rooted in the First Amendment to the Constitution, but the actual statement “the separation of church and state” is […]
Over the past four months, we’ve explored the various channels of engagement, through the CarePortal, to invest in and to address the physical needs of local children and families in crisis. To recap, we’ve discussed the following boxes in […]
Foster care can be messy.
It’s a known attribute. This is not a grand revelation. Social workers and volunteers alike cite the frustrations of the system. This is not grandstanding about bureaucracy: this is the result of family collapse.
This messiness, […]
The “first” Thanksgiving took place in November 1621 between the Pilgrims at Plymouth and their Native American allies. The peaceful relationship between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims was possible through the presence of English-speaking Native Americans (including Squanto, […]
Graduation.
In American culture, it is one of the few universally esteemed milestones of accomplishment and maturation. For many, it is representative of more than past efforts: it is a symbol of the road ahead, a springboard into the future. […]
In its most recent quarterly revision, the Oxford dictionary recognized a new word: awesomesauce.
This is a real thing. Awesomesauce is officially a word. Some will deplore the seemingly rapid descent of intellect: others will celebrate the funny banter of […]
Two weeks ago, we enthusiastically announced that Stephens County became the first active county in Oklahoma. Interest in the CarePortal continues to grow, and Pima County in Arizona has formally initiated a pilot program between area churches and the […]
Frankly, love for the orphan saved my life.
It was a sobering day in December 1925 when my grandma became a double orphan. Seven years earlier, her father had passed away because of pneumonia, and diphtheria had now claimed the […]