James Fund
...look after the orphans and widows in their distress.
James 1:27 NIV
Family Christian Stores has put this command into action through their partnership with Bethany Christian Services. The James Fund is a non-profit organization founded by
Family Christian Stores to meet the needs of children and widows in the communities we serve. Through the James Fund, Family Christian Stores has:
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Donated nearly 1,000,000 stuffed bears, bunnies, and lambs to orphans and children in need around the world, communicating the love of Jesus and the good news of the Gospel.
- Donated more than $136,000 to aid orphans affected by the tsunami in India, which includes underwriting the annual operating costs of The Father’s House orphanage that serves 40 orphans who lost their families in the tsunami.
- Donated more than $413,000 to adoption assistance agencies who offer grants to families seeking to adopt waiting children.
The James Fund's mission is to reach out to children without families and show them the love of their Eternal Father in heaven. The scriptural mandate for caring for those in need, such as James 1:27, is really a wonderful invitation to experience God in a profound way by being a part of His sovereign plan for His precious children.