Neglected Orphans

A BBC investigation has uncovered appalling conditions and abuse in adult institutions in Romania, 20 years after the fall of Nicolai Ceausescu exposed conditions in the country's orphanages. Read More

The number of foreign children adopted by Americans plunged more than a quarter in the past year, reaching the lowest level since 1996 and leading adoption advocates to urge Congress to help reverse the trend. Read More

The BI-LO Charities recently awarded Collins Home & Family Ministries $5,698.00 from the 2009 BI-LO Charity Classic and additional monies in the amount of $4,618.61 raised by BI-LO Store #097 for a total donation of $10,316.61. "We offer our many thanks to BI-LO for their commitment to Collins Home & Family Ministries and our community," said Executive Director Alena Pelfrey. Read More

For many children across the area living in a safe, happy home is just a dream but Quinn's Ranch in Red Bay is helping make that a reality for many homeless Alabama children. Read More

Ladies who have wanted to work down on the farm and help out the children of Soaring Wings Ranch can now become Ranch hands. Read More

This fall supporters can help the Presbyterian Home for Children supplement its Every Day Fund by donating items for a silent auction to be held during its annual Fall Festival. Read More

Anyone wanting to get rid of clean, usable items and help a good cause can take the items to Mobile Attic at 15757 U.S. 72 West before Aug. 1 and help homeless children to a better way of life. Read More