Written by Jennifer Sevier, Sponsor and JMI Moldova Volunteer Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday for Christians in every corner of the globe. While the central meaning of the holiday remains the same for believers of all cultures, the traditions and celebrations vary greatly around the world. Perhaps you’ve wondered …
Ala’s Story of Belonging
During Ala’s childhood in Moldova, she saw violence, alcoholism, and fractured relationships. For her physical protection, she was separated from her siblings and placed in an orphanage. If she had one word to describe her life there, it would be “hopeless.” “I felt like I was truly alone …
Sponsor Spotlight: Mike Burchett
Mike Burchett has been to Moldova with JMI many times. He’s a frequent face on the Rolling Hills Community Church team that helps run summer camps for kids in Carpineni. Mike currently sponsors Nicoleta in Moldova, pictured above in 2023. He and his wife and daughter live in Franklin, Tennessee. …
Tanea’s Story of Hope
At two years old, Tanea was brought to an orphanage in Moldova. Tanea’s mother had left her and her siblings, and their father could not afford to take care of them. She ended up living there for 11 years. At the orphanage, Tanea stayed in a room with 10-15 other …
Sponsor Spotlight: The Whipple Family
Of the constant digital clutter we face day in and day out, Brittany Whipple says a letter from her sponsored child, Livia, cuts through the chaos. “Being able to know her in this way is such an honor and a deeply meaningful use of technology,” she says. Livia often writes …
Sponsor Spotlight: Mark and Pat Cooper
There’s something special about sponsoring a family with your family. Mark and Pat Cooper, along with their niece, Sara, sponsor all four kids in a Moldovan family together. When Pat had a brain tumor removed three years ago, she never imagined how God would use it to minister to one …
Sponsor Spotlight: JD Binger
Teacher and coach, JD Binger, enjoys connecting with kids. He brought that same enthusiasm to sponsoring vulnerable children when he decided to “join the party” with JMI. Below, he shares how being a sponsor has blessed him over the years. JD currently sponsors 5 vulnerable children in Moldova. Q: How …
Sponsor Spotlight: Caroline Chamberlain
Writing letters back and forth with a sponsored child is a beautiful way to build a relationship and see God at work in his or her life. JMI sponsor, Caroline Chamberlain, wrote letters every month for 3.5 years with her sponsored teen, Valentina, in our Transitional Living Program in Moldova. …
Celebrating 2023 Transitional Living Graduates
The 13 Transitional Living graduates who donned their caps and gowns last week each traveled their own hard-won path to get there. The room was filled with immense joy, inspiration, and a deep sense of accomplishment. These boys and girls–once unsure of where they would go in life and who …
Changing the Next Generation in Moldova
Over the past year, the situation with the war in Ukraine has continued to impact our work in Moldova. Inflation has soared and energy prices continue to be an area of concern. But our 45+ team on the ground in Moldova continues to serve the most vulnerable children and families …