Summary
Organization name
Naomi's Village, Inc
Causes
Education - K-12
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Collin
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
Address
6841 Virginia Parkway Suite 103 Box 105McKinney, TX 75071
About
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The first unnamed baby girl to join Naomi’s Village as a newborn was named “Naomi” in reference to the story from the Bible that inspired our name. She was found abandoned in a field in the Spring of 2012, weighing only 3 lbs. We brought her home after a brief stay in the hospital to cheers and joyous celebration.
Naomi, a central figure in the book of Ruth, tragically lost her husband and two sons within 10 years time. She became despondent and renamed herself “Mara,” meaning bitter. God brought joy to her life through Boaz and a new baby to carry on her lineage. That baby grew up to become King David’s grandfather, in the direct lineage of Jesus Christ.
Like Naomi, our children at Naomi’s Village have endured great loss and hurt. Many have thought they were forgotten by God. Yet, we know He has not forgotten them. He sees them as “beautiful, pleasant, and delightful” children that He dearly loves. They are no longer orphans! He has restored them to a family and given them a place to belong. The restoring love of Christ continues to make beauty from ashes. We are honored to have a front-row seat to this daily miracle at Naomi’s Village.
Mission
Our Mission is to provide all that is necessary, for every child we serve, at every age, so they will grow up to be world-changers.
Our Vision is to end Kenya’s generational poverty crisis and systemic corruption by equipping its children for compassionate and courageous leadership
Needs
CORNERSTONE PREPARATORY ACADEMY EXPANSION
On opening day in 2016, just 100 children attended Cornerstone Preparatory Academy. Eight years later, that number has grown to more than 350 students seeking a quality education daily. Extraordinary future leaders of Kenya now fill our current Cornerstone classroom spaces, providing all the impetus we need to continue expanding. Please help us to construct the facilities necessary to educate 1000 students at a time.
LEAP PRESCHOOL CURRENT NEEDS--An Opportunity To Sponsor A Future Leader Of Kenya
Sponsorship - Our LEAP Preschoolers are encouraged to dream big, play hard, and as they often sing "be a light for Jesus!" Every January, we welcome back 50 four-year-olds and a brand new class of 50 three-year-olds. As this is a new beginning, our preschoolers need your support! Meet our 100 preschoolers and through sponsorship, join us in encouraging a child as they embark on a journey where they are destined to achieve their greatest dreams. Visit the Naomi's Village website to sponsor a child!
MTOTO: SERVING EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND INFANTS--Invest In The Future Of Kenya
Launched in 2019, our MTOTO Early Childhood Program empowers mothers with the knowledge and resources to raise healthy babies and toddlers, who will then be welcomed into LEAP Preschool at age 3. We do this through one-on-one in home training and a 12-week community Parenting Course. This initiative of Naomi's Village is a wonderful opportunity to invest in real change beginning at the earliest stage of life in Kenya.
NAOMI’S VILLAGE FLOOD RELIEF
In 2020, Naomi’s Village suffered significant damages from a destructive flood after an earthen dam in the mountains suddenly burst. Major repairs were subsequently done to help rebuild our children’s home campus and the surrounding community. Early the morning of Monday, April 29th, after weeks of heavy rains, another disaster occurred. A blocked drainage tunnel caused a huge backup of water miles uphill. At 3 am Monday morning, approximately 400 million gallons of water burst through, demolishing homes and everything in its path as it rushed through multiple nearby villages.
While the damage hit our community hard, Naomi’s Village Home was untouched this time.
70+ Kenyans of all ages perished, and dozens remain missing. Flood water swept away hundreds of homes. Search and rescue efforts have begun around these locations, so undoubtedly the death toll will increase.
Over a hundred injured people quickly filled hospital beds in our region. With Kenya's doctors on a months-long strike, these patients' best chance at optimal care would be in a private hospital, which is unaffordable.
Dirt/stick homes, tin panel shanties, and stone houses with solid concrete foundations fared no differently in the path of this raging torrent. Worst of all, this happened to sleeping citizens, in the dark of night, with no rescue services available.
Recovery from this tragedy has just begun. People need clothing, food, water, counseling, spiritual support, and temporary shelter. In the days to come, there will be funeral expenses, homes to rebuild, and impassable roads and bridges to repair.
At Naomi’s Village, we are committed to helping with the restoration of our devastated community.
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McKinney, TX 75071