Calvary Stories
Our campus in Anderson, SC sees stories unfold every day. We’re proud share these stories with you so that you can get a glimpse
into the ways we see our mission play out in the lives of children.
Names and minor details of these stories are changed to protect the children's identity.
Finding Home at Calvary
We asked Maddison, one of our college students on campus to write a little bit about her Calvary Home journey. She’s only been with us for a little over a year and in that year, she found something she never thought possible: a home.
Dancing for Foster Care!
While we’re fundraising for Dancing for our Heroes, we wanted to take a moment to properly introduce our dancers: Bri and Nick DiCicco. We asked Bri to walk us through why they decided to become foster parents, which is what started them on the path to move onto our campus.
Waiting expectedly for the Lord
We often do not know the full extent of a child’s trauma or brokenness, but God does. Opening two more homes on campus has been quite the undertaking. These new homes will extend Calvary Home to seven families living on campus and allow us to be the hands and feet of Jesus to up to 16 more children.
Community in Adversity
Despite the devastation that Helene brought, we're seeing a lot of beauty in the unity she left behind.
Here We Grow Again
We’re so excited to share that our campus is growing! We’re adding two new houses and they’re set to break ground by the end of 2024.
Musings and Life Lessons
Laura muses on what life lessons she hopes people will remember after she’s gone.
Six Months at Calvary
Bre reflects on her transition into ministry and her time at Calvary so far
Gratitude for the Small Things
Our Executive Director shares a little bit about how gratitude has been on her heart lately.
Exciting progress on The Children’s Garden!
We’re starting to see the fruits of our labor in The Children’s Garden!
A Fond Farewell to Greg Skipper
We’re so thankful for all the ways Greg Skipper impacted our campus and our ministry, but it’s time to bid him farewell!
Sharing Makes a Big Impact
Something as small as sharing their home made a big impact on two of the young girls placed in their care.
Board Games and Life Lessons
Our Relief Caregiver had a great opportunity to teach some hard life lessons through a simple game of Chutes & Ladders.
Sharing The Easter Story
Getting the chance to share the Gospel with the children on our campus is one of our greatest joys!
Through the Eyes of an Intern
In the few weeks I have been here, the students I tutor have come such a long way and I am so excited to see how much further they go. They genuinely seem excited to learn and I can see the positive change in them when they learn a new skill.
A Fond Farewell To Summer
Summer at Calvary Home is always packed with lots of fun activities and opportunities. Here are the highlights from Summer 2021!
Jake And The Giant Pinecone
Although both boys have experienced fresh pineapple at Calvary Home before, neither one had ever seen one before it was cut.
The Little Things
Foster parents are not heroes. They are everyday people being faithful to do little things to care for vulnerable children day in, and day out.
Preparing Them For Life
As we have mentioned before on the blog, helping foster youth obtain valuable life skills is a major factor in preparing them to successfully navigate the world beyond foster care. At Calvary Home, these skills are taught formally and informally.
Back To School Makeover
But Jessica realized she wanted to put her best foot forward in the new school year.