Suzy BeckJun 11, 20214 minSeeing Through a New LensA story about the joy of discovering the amazing African orphange called Jonathan's House.
Sara BrownApr 7, 20212 minMeet Guy!Meet Guy Blaise Poumale! Guy serves as our site care coordinator, working hard to make sure that life at Jonathan’s House continues to...
Carter StrandJan 2, 20212 minOur Jonathan's House StoryWe had the privilege of traveling to CAR in March of 2017 and while we were there, we met some amazing kids. We decided to move forward...
Sara BrownDec 24, 20201 minJoyeux Noel!But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people...You will find a baby...
robertsonabbeyDec 1, 20202 minGiving time! Join our annual fundraiser: The "Alternative" Gift Fair! It's that time of year for giving. And let's face it, the saying is true, it IS more fun to give than receive. Giving is just plain fun! ...
Carter StrandMay 16, 20205 minCOVID-19 Effects + Jonathan's House Lunch Program Like the rest of the world, the people of the Central African Republic are facing trials from the COVID-19 virus.
robertsonabbeyJan 3, 20201 minIt's the End Hunger Challenge! According to the 2019 World Hunger Index (see graphic below), the Central African Republic is considered the hungriest country in the...
Carter StrandOct 29, 20194 minHello Friends of Jonathan’s House“There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.” - J. R. R. Tolkien Since Jonathan’s House Central African Republic (CAR)...
Carter StrandAug 29, 20192 minSummer Updates, oh my!It's been a busy summer at Jonathan's House for Orphans (JHO). We have spent much time improving the facilities, training the children in...
Carter StrandJul 7, 20192 minJuly Update - and a new JHO member.Greetings from Jonathan’s House, Rebecca: I received this photo from Samuel, our orphanage director in the Central African Republic. We...
Carter StrandJun 25, 20192 minOur children...meet them!Greetings! Many times we talk about the goals we have at Jonathan's House for Orphans. We talk about the efforts being made to help...
Carter StrandMay 21, 20192 minOur children... learn about them!Greetings! Many times we talk about the goals we have at Jonathan's House for Orphans. We talk about the efforts being made to help...
Carter StrandMar 5, 20192 minBabies. Lots of babies!Balao (hello) from the Central African Republic! For many months, the staff at our medical clinic in the Central African Clinic has...
Carter StrandDec 21, 20184 minDecember 2018 Update LetterHello friends of Jonathan’s House for Orphans in the Central African Republic, Imagine this…. You’re driving on a red dirt road in the...
Carter StrandDec 11, 20181 minA gift for everyone on your list!Alternative Gift Fair = The opportunity to donate to specific causes in CAR, as an alternative to the standard gift option for your loved...
Carter StrandNov 28, 20182 min#GivingTuesday...not just for Tuesdays in November anymore!#GivingTuesday - Today was an opportunity for those with giving in their hearts to contribute easily online. What an amazing movement!...
Carter StrandNov 2, 20182 minPlumpynut Works!Many of the children that we rescue have extreme malnutrition when we first learn of their situations. Extreme childhood malnutrition is...
Carter StrandOct 13, 20182 minThe Hungriest Country in the WorldThe 2018 Global Hunger Index was released today. Although I am not surprised by the published results, I am disappointed. Once again,...
Carter StrandOct 1, 20183 minWho can live at Jonathan's House?People sometimes ask me how we determine which children are accepted to live at Jonathan’s House for Orphans in CAR. That’s an excellent...
Carter StrandSep 24, 20181 minFull Tummies = Priceless400+ = the number of students now attending school due in part to the offering of lunch $200 = the cost per day to feed lunch to all of...