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Right In Our Own Backyard

The Modern-Day Orphan Crisis

Over 400,000 U.S. children have lost their families, temporarily or permanently. These are modern-day orphans, and there are 22,000 in Illinois – 18,000 in our own Chicagoland communities, schools, and neighborhoods.

Most struggle with trauma and need their hope and dignity restored.

Every 2 minutes

a child is removed from their
home and placed into foster care

Source: childrensdefense.org

Over 50%

of foster families quit
fostering within the first year.

Source: NCFA

More than 70%

of children with siblings are separated from one or more of them while in care.

Source: Casey Family Program
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God’s Love.
Jesus’ Hope.
Our Hands!

Families sacrificially open their homes to provide children with the refuge, care, and love they need. Yet 50% of all of foster families quit within the year, financially and emotionally spent. Children then cycle in and out of the foster care system, increasing their vulnerability and risk of becoming another heartbreaking statistic. They need our help.
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"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows..."
James 1:27

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Meal Team

Meals are such a wonderful way to provide instant and practical relief to our families on a hard day (or just a busy one)!

Once you’ve cooked to your heart’s content, choose a date and time below to drop off your meal(s) at The Storehouse in Elgin.

Some details:
- All items in meal must be frozen. We love sides and dessert options as well.
- Kid-friendly and comfort meals are encouraged.
- Please avoid allergies (ie: peanuts, shellfish).
- If you have gluten/dairy free recipes, we also accept those!
- Please attach a separate sheet with details instructions for cooking and recipe (including ingredients)

Thank you!
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Farm Landscape Team

The Farm Landscape Team will help keep The Farm grounds looking beautiful for our families. You are welcome to come anytime within the listed hours!

Routine tasks may include: Weed-waking, weeding, mulching, watering, and gathering flowers for bouquets.

(We are looking for four zero-turn drivers to help mow once a month. If you, or someone you know, would like to help with mowing - please email us below!)

If you have any questions, please email us at Info@RuthProject.com
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Animal Care

Calling all animal lovers!

Love and snuggles from our variety of farm creatures is important to our children. This Animal Care Team will help feed, care for, and train our farm animals.

This includes our donkey, highland cow, chickens, ducks, and pup! Routine care will be assisting in feeding, grooming, and spending time with the animals to ensure friendliness. Training will be provided, no experience necessary.

Thank you so much!
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Greenhouse Care

Do you have a green-thumb?
We’d love your help in keeping the Greenhouse alive!

By assisting us with watering, weeding, planting, and nurturing the flower and salad beds, you will be apart of creating a calm and peaceful place for our foster moms to enjoy!

Don’t worry, we will make sure to provide you with all the instructions you need when you arrive.

Greenhouse Care only needs completed once a day - so you are welcome to come anytime between 9am-6pm (the earlier the better)!
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