Haddie's for Girls in Crisis - News & Updates

Being a Good Neighbor

2/21/2019

As construction drew to completion, generous men and women from National Village's Neighbor to Neighbor group fled to Haddie's for a day of clean up. With tools in hand and smiles on their faces, over ten of our fellow neighbors helped to clean up and perform home matienance. Our home looks beautiful and these thoughtful individuals helped us be able to officially reopen! Be on the lookout for more information about our renovations. Want to know how your group can help? Find out here https://www.haddieshome.com/how-you-can-help.html

Major Gift Initiative "Changing Lives, Restoring Families" Launched

2/4/2019

Haddie's has launched a major gift initiative "Changing Lives, Restoring Families" with a three year goal of $600,000. To date, Haddie's has raised $361,000. We are so thankful for our donors who are invested in Haddie's mission to end the generational cycle of abuse and neglect. We ask that you would prayerfully consider joining us in our endeavor and changing the lives of girls and their families.

Celebrating donors at our donor event, November 2018.

April News and Updates from Haddie's

4/12/2018

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month. The United States has one of the worst records regarding child abuse and neglect compared to other industrialized nations. Every year more than 3.6 million referrals are made to child protection agencies. These referrals involve more than 6.6 million children. Of these 6.6 million children, an estimated 3.2 million of those children are subjected to an investigated report.

In Alabama, there were a total of 22,067 referrals for child abuse and neglect in 2015 (the most recent year statistics are available). Also in 2015, the Annie E. Casey Foundation reported that there were 234 children indicated of abuse and neglect in Lee County. That is up from 172 in the prior year. Child abuse does not discriminate against socioeconomic status, race, religion, ethnic and cultural groups. The consequences of child abuse and neglect, however, are substantial and often generational in nature.

Part of the mission and ministry of Haddie's is providing a safe and secure place for girls in crisis to help end the generational cycle of abuse and neglect in our community. Can we count on your help? Click here to find out ways you can help.

Haddie's Welcomes New Board Members

In January, Haddie’s welcomed ten new members to our hard-working Board of Directors. We would like to extend a warm welcome to Melanie Cadenhead, Lyra Howalt, Denson Lipscomb, Dr. Cathy Long, Tricia Peterson, Ali Rauch, Todd Rauch, Jason Rhodes, Julie Rhodes, and Jenny Timm. We are so thrilled for the group to join our current Board of Directors. Each of these individuals bring unique gifts and talents to our board, and we look forward to their service to Haddie’s, our girls and our life-changing mission. Be on the lookout for our Board Member Spotlight to learn more about our new members. Click here to see the complete list of our Board of Directors.

Making an Impact

Thomas Harp of Boy Scout Pack XXX recently completed his Eagle Scout service project at Haddie’s. Thomas stated that he chose Haddie's because he had served here during Auburn United Methodist Church's Sweat Week a few years ago and the impact on girls' lives was very touching to him. Thomas built benches and side tables for our fire pit area and installed solar lights around another seating area. This spot will be a perfect getaway and summer hang out spot for the girls.

Interested in a service project for your club, church group, fraternity, sorority or other organization? Contact Executive Director, Gina Allen, at (334) 744-9680.

Having a Servant's Heart

The Opelika National Village Ladies’ Club is a faithful supporter of Haddie's through finances, service and friendships. They showered us with gifts for Christmas and supported us financially throughout 2017. Each month the group supports our ministry by providing our girls with home cooked meals. Several of the ladies also serve as mentors to our residents. We are thankful for their support of our ministry and for having a servant's heart.

Local Teen Makes Heartfelt Donation

Skylah Harris hosted a Christmas party for her friends and asked everyone to bring a gift for Haddie's. Skylah and her friends collected household supplies, toiletries, and gift cards for the girl's of Haddie's. We are so thankful for Skylah's desire to give back. She is a testament that you are never too young to have a philanthropic mindset. Would you like to know how you can give back, just as Skylah did? Visit Haddies.org and get in touch with us!

Executive Director's Update

Gina Allen, LMSW

2017 at Haddie’s ended with a fun-filled Christmas. We were so blessed by many wonderful sponsors who gave for our girls, including Church of the Highlands, East Alabama Medical Center, The Opelika National Village Ladies’ Club, and several individual donors. We can never thank you enough for giving to our ministry. The joy that you brought for each of our girls is indescribable.

We have had several groups partner with us this quarter to bring supplies or volunteer around the home. Thank you to each of you: WMU of First Baptist Lafayette, National Village Ladies Group, Lakeview Baptist Church College Ministry, Queen Esther Group, Women of Empowerment, Auburn University Social Work Club, Church of the Highlands, Campus Kitchens at Auburn University, and Hilton Garden Inn – Auburn.

Since Spring is fully upon us, we begin to think about the planting and growing that this season brings. In order for us to gain any fruits or beautiful flowers, we must first plant the seeds, continue to water and nurture them, and then wait for the increase to come. This is exactly what we strive to do with each of our girls at Haddie’s. We plant seeds, water what we have planted, nurture them, and wait for God to bring forth the fruit of our sowing. Nothing that we do would be possible without the grace and love of Christ and our generous supporters. You have a part of every success that comes from Haddie’s. We thank you and pray the Lord would bless all that you put your hands to.

Haddie's In the News!

1/12/2018

We were excited to open our newspaper this morning and find Haddie's on the front page! Thank you to Keith Huffman from the Opelika-Auburn News and a hat tip to our Executive Director, Gina Allen, and our Board President, Vertrina Grubbs, for their excellent insight and comments for the story!

Click here to read the entire article online.

To find out how you can support Haddie's mission of changing lives and families in crisis, visit this page.

Giving Graciously This Christmas

12/5/2017

The Christmas season is a time to celebrate God and to give generously as our Heavenly Father gave to us through His Son, Jesus Christ, for the remission of our sins. It is a time to rejoice in our blessings, and to reflect on how we as God's children, can spread joy and kindness to our neighbor.

At Haddie's we are always looking for partners to help with maintaining our home so that it is a pleasant, inviting and nurturing place for the girls to live. On average our organization spends $40 a day to provide three healthy meals, $30 a day on utilities (i.e. gas, cable, and internet), $50 a month on school supplies and extracurriculars, $130 a month on medication, therapy and doctor and dentist visits, and $200 a month on resident activities and exercise. In sum, it costs Haddie's $30,000 to support each child per year. Therefore, the need for your graciousness and generosity is significant.

If you would like to give to Haddie's this Christmas by partnering with us or by making a monetary donation, please use the "Donate Now" button below or contact our office by phone at (334) 744-9680 or by email at haddieshome@gmail.com.

Extreme Makeover: Haddie's Edition

12/5/2017

Haddie's was recently blessed by Three Sixty {real estate} with a complete home renovation. The team at Three Sixty provided a surprise home makeover for the girls by redoing both the living and dining rooms. Beautiful shades of beige, blue and green have transformed the home into a cozy, warm space that is inviting to all.

“As women business owners, we not only saw the Haddie’s Home project as a great fit for our company, but also it was a great fit personally. We want to empower the girls at Haddie’s Home and make sure they know that with hard work women can succeed.”
- Tricia Peterson, Co-Founder, Three Sixty {real estate}

We appreciate the team at Three Sixty {real estate} for investing their time, effort, and resources into our Home. Click here to see additional information about the project.

We are forever grateful for organizations and businesses that hold our ministry near to their hearts and strive to be good stewards of what the Lord has blessed us with. How can Haddie's partner with your company to make a change in the life of a child today?

The Need is Great

12/5/2017

There is an ongoing problem in families today, and the need is great. We do not need to look far. Right in our backyard here in Lee County and surrounding areas, children live in situations of poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse - all leading contributors to the cycle of families in crisis. Some of these children are being raised by grandparents who are overwhelmed by the issues they face.

291,700 children had experienced two or more adverse experiences - often rooted in neglect and abuse.

From 2010-2014, a staggering 303,301 children lived in poverty in Alabama alone. Even more concerning, a whopping 291,700 children had experienced two or more adverse experiences - often rooted in neglect, abuse, divorce and substance abuse. This is the most recent data available on adverse experiences in children (2011-2012) and it will certainly trend much higher when new numbers are available. At Haddie's we are working to lower this number.

Since 2014, we have been able to make a difference in the lives of over 20 young ladies by providing girls ages 6 to 16 with a home where they are loved and can see Christ fulfill His purpose for their lives. However, we are not just affecting the girls. We are reaching out to provide resources for the whole family so that successful reunification can occur. We are encouraging family therapy to address many of these issues that can lead to abuse and neglect. Our hope is that we are used as a preventative tool to intercept the problem so that abuse and neglect never have to occur and, ultimately, to break this destructive cycle completely.

Haddie's is also investing in our community. Our girls volunteer at local non-profits, are part of clubs at school, and work part-time jobs, all in an effort to teach good stewardship and help shape the girls into productive citizens who are able to change the trajectory of their lives. We truly believe that helping one child can have a great impact on an entire community.

Will you consider partnering with Haddie's to help be the change that breaks the cycle?

One Changed Life Can Change Our World

12/5/2017

Our hearts are grateful this Christmas season for your prayers and support of our mission - to change the world one life at a time. While that may sound a bit grandiose, it's true. We are watching God work in the lives of young women and the changes we are seeing are changing their families, their peers, their communities and, ultimately, our world.

Since being established in 2014, Haddie's has provided 20 girls in crisis situations with a safe place to reconnect with themselves and grow in their faith. This year alone, we were able to provide a home for nine different girls, with several making milestone accomplishments. One student graduated from high school and was accepted into college. This same young woman was able to move back home in September, and since moving back, her grandmother has reported a great change in her behavior, attitude, and her spiritual identity. In addition, two other girls that had been living at Haddie's were recently able to reunite with their families as a result of positive behavioral change. We are grateful that God's grace has impacted these girls, and as a result has changed their families. In 2017 alone, five girls accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and ultimately made the decision to be baptized as a demonstration of their new-found relationship with the Lord.

While at Haddie's, the girls are encouraged to be an integral part of their community, and have working relationships with local agencies, ministries, churches and schools. The girls that Haddie's has been serving have upheld the commitment to be community oriented by staying involved in several different activities, including color guard, part-time jobs, and school clubs. Their involvement and commitment to community outreach helps create structure, responsibility, and philanthropy that allows for positive and productive change among the girls and their families.

Your continued financial support and prayers are a vital part of the Haddie's ministry. To make a year-end, tax deductible donation click the "Donate" button or contact our office for other ways you can invest in the lives young people.

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A Haddie's Home Graduation is Always Cause for Celebration!

5/16/2017

Second Annual Golf Classic Slated for Thursday, October 29th

10/9/2015

With such an amazing turn out of supporters at last year's Golf Classic, Haddie's Home in Opelika, Alabama, will host its second annual Golf Classic on Thursday, October 29th at Saugahatchee Country Club. Golfers from all across the country joined Coach Pearl and Coach Flo for an afternoon of golf, food and fellowship in support of young girls in crisis.Haddie's Home is a non-profit, Christ-centered group home for girls in crisis, ages six to eighteen. The ultimate goal of Haddie's Home is to be able to provide a loving, long term home for these girls. With fundraisers such as the Golf Classic, we are able to secure funding to continue our mission.

Coach Pearl is pictured with the First Place Net team at last year's Classic

Coach Pearl congratulates the First Place Gross team from 2014

The tournament will begin with registration at 10:00am and a shotgun start at 11:00am. Golfers can register for $150 per person or $600 per foursome. Lunch and dinner will be provided courtesy of Chicken Salad Chick and Jim Bob's Chicken Fingers. There will be an awards ceremony and door prizes following the tournament at 4:30pm. Local Auburn and Opelika vendors have been generous to provide a plethora of wonderful prizes. We look forward to this year's tee time and an opportunity to provide for our girls for such a time as this!

For more information regarding sponsorships or registration, please visit our Facebook page or email haddieshome@gmail.com.