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There are many ways you can help the Home this season!

Deidre Hemm, Communications Coordinator

December 1, 2021

Monetary donations go directly to our programs, benefitting all the children and families in our care. Click here to make your donation now and leave an impact that lasts beyond the holidays!   Donate holiday essentials and wish list items! Purchase and donate items from our Holiday Essentials List...read more

Family Reunion

Deidre Hemm, Communications Coordinator

September 3, 2021

When Joe* asked his Resident Counselor Matt* to review the homework he’d done, he never expected Matt to end up planning a family reunion. Matt saw a name of another child he’d been working with, Jesse*, and asked Joe how he knew her. “She’s my sister.” The siblings had not seen each other since...read more

Home of the Innocents Hiring Major Gift Director

Home of the Innocents Engagement Division

April 16, 2021

Working at Home of the Innocents is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to make a life-changing difference in the lives of hundreds of children each day. Bring your skills and compassion to a team that makes a positive impact! The successful candidate will be a part...read more

A message of gratitude

Paul Robinson, President & CEO

November 25, 2020

Dear Friends,   During this year of great challenge, it would be easy to focus on the bad things that have happened or the struggles each of us have endured. We continue to look to the future with great uncertainty; longing for a return to whatever normal is.  ...read more

19 Years Later

Paul Robinson, President & CEO

September 11, 2020

Dear Friends, Do you remember where you were and what you were doing at 8:46 am 19 years ago? The moment American Airlines flight 11 crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center, our lives and the world changed forever. We watched in horror as planes crashed...read more

Turning Words into Action

Paul Robinson, President & CEO

June 19, 2020

In the spirit of Juneteenth, recognizing an important part of our country’s history, the end of slavery, we want to share the following message our President & CEO sent to our team members today outlining how Home of the Innocents will begin the transformation to an anti-racism organization.:  ...read more

COVID-19 Update

Paul Robinson, President & CEO and Remy Noble, Board of Directors Chairperson

March 20, 2020

Dear Friends,   Along with each of you, we continue to learn and adapt to the fast-paced updates about the spread of the COVID-19. We hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy and connected during these challenging times.   As the leaders of Home for the Innocents, we...read more

December Volunteer of the Month: Holiday Planning Groups

Stacie Provine, Communications Coordinator

January 21, 2020

Volunteer of the Month is awarded to someone who goes above and beyond in their role at the Home, exemplifying the values of Home of the Innocents in all the work they do and the time they give to the children and families we serve. The December Volunteer of...read more

One Child

Erika Rhodes-Chism, Medical Social Services Manager

January 17, 2020

One exceptional DCBS worker who, during a routine home visit, noticed the 4-month-old baby’s head was very swollen, she had glassy eyes, flat affect, no cry, bruising on her eyebrow, and wouldn’t take a bottle. The worker demanded the parents take the child to the hospital and followed them...read more

October Volunteer of the Month: Lowe’s Heroes

Stacie Provine, Communications Coordinator

November 5, 2019

Volunteer of the Month is awarded to someone who goes above and beyond in their role at the Home, exemplifying the values of Home of the Innocents in all the work they do and the time they give to the children and families we serve. Lowe’s Heroes were presented...read more