As we began the crazy season of Christmas lists, shopping, wrapping, and last minute gift exchanges, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas.  And it seems like there are countless organizations asking to give money to those in need.  While most of us truly want to give this Christmas season, it’s difficult to decide the best place for our money to go.  This year, I’d like to share a few of my favorite organizations for you to consider sending a Christmas gift.  It’s also a great way to involve your children!

Gifts of Hope – Show Hope is an amazing organization that cares for orphans around the world.  Not only do the provide adoption grants, but have five care centers in China.  Using the research of TCU and Dr. Karyn Purvis, they are providing exceptional care for special needs orphans.  Show Hope is near and dear to our hearts!

Gifts of Purpose – Lifesong for Orphans not only helps churches manage their adoption funds, but also works in many countries to care for orphans in unique ways.  From providing schooling to orphans who have aged out, to establishing sustainable businesses, Lifesong is doing amazing work all over the world.  You can support a broad range of orphan care initiatives including adoption, foster care, family preservation, and sustainable business.

Back2Back – Back2Back doesn’t have a formal gift program, but they do have child sponsorships available.  After just coming home from a week at their Monterrey, Mexico site, my words can’t express how amazing this organization is.  From the amazing staff members, to the hard work of implementing best practices for caring for children who have experienced trauma, Back2Back is making great strides to revolutionize the way their kids are cared for.  We spent our week with the children at Imperio de Amor  and with the Hope Program, and I’d love to tell you all about any of the kids available for sponsorship.

“A father to the fatherless, a defender of the widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. “
-Psalms 68:5-6