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our mission
Rehema Home (meaning: “Mercy” in Swahili) is dedicated to the
long-term care of abandoned and orphaned children, regardless of
their health status, who
have no family to care for them.
about rehema
It was the overcrowding and horrendous conditions of the
government homes that galvanized Irvin and Ruth Schwandt to provide
proper, loving care for Kenya’s abandoned and orphaned
children until they reach 18 years old or are adopted. In 1998, Rehema Home was born.
Rehema Home does not promote itself locally, but
will admit all babies and children with out prejudice. This allows all children to lead lives within a healthy,
loving, family environment,
regardless as to whether or not they’re sick. Each child can remain
in the home as long as they require care. There are currently over 50
children at Rehema, ranging in age from two months to eleven years
old.
Due to the vital medical attention needed for fragile immune
systems, there are careworkers who work in
rotation, caring for the children day and night. Rehema Home
also employs one nurse and additional household staff to care for
the kids. There are qualified Kenyan teachers who teach on site, and the kids
receive a stronger education than most of the Kenyan public schools
have the ability to offer.
These
children come to Rehema not trusting anyone, as a result of their
tumultuous past experiences. In some cases, they’ve been abused.
They’ve been tortured. They’ve been left alone and unloved.
When
any of the
kids are sick, they pray for each other. When anyone needs
help, they will help each other.
When a child falls down, they will pick each other up.
These are the most rewarding experiences. The tenacity and
love in these children's hearts, even after coming from broken and
battered homes or no homes at all, remind those around them to
embrace every one of life’s moments.
Matthew 25:35: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I
was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and
you took me in.” -NIV version
Rehema Home US Fundraising
Inc. 3295 Fairway 6 Macedon, NY 14502 USA
Phone: (585) 802-0429 Email:
info@rehemahome.com
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Rehema Home U.S. Fundraising, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3)
organization. Donations are tax-deductible. |
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