2011 Victories: Home for Abused and Neglected Children Approved

This is the latest installment in a year-end series looking back at a few of the hundreds of victories by the ACLJ in 2011.

There is little nobler than caring for the needs of abused and neglected children. Yet, when a Christian group, Kings Ranch, wanted to do just that, the City of Jonesboro, AR refused to let them build a home to care for these children in need. Last year we filed a federal lawsuit to allow them to proceed with their children’s home.

This year because of the continued support of thousands of ACLJ members we were able to win this case. The federal ordered the City of Jonesboro to allow Kings Ranch to house up to 8 children on its property. Not only that, but we were able to secure a $90,000 award for Kings Ranch – funds that can be used to minister to children in need. Now, Kings Ranch can fulfill their purpose “to restore [these kids’] childhood and share with them and others the hope that comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”

To help the ACLJ continue to have the resources we need to make these victories possible and continue these fights, please consider making a donation to the ACLJ through our year-end Matching Challenge. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar though the end of the year.

You can read more in the ACLJ’s 2011 Victories series here.