A Safe Place for a Child
Giving may slow down during the “90 Days of Summer”, but Haven of Rest Ministries is busy all year round! Recently there were seventeen children staying at Harvest Home, and fourteen of them were between the ages of newborn and four years old. Child advocate Becky Pinkerton works hard to make summertime a special time for Harvest Home children by giving them a nurturing environment and one on one attention.
In a homeless situation, children are under stress, and often take on the responsibilities of a parent…worrying about food, shelter, schooling, and their siblings. The nurture center enables a child to be a child in a home-like environment. Special activities help address the emotional,
