Stories

This sweet girl, her mom and foster sister recently dropped off 4 completed Comfy Kits for middle school aged girls. This is what her mom had to say about why they chose to support My Comfy Kits: "Our family was first made aware of Comfy Kits when our very first...

On July 30th, Orphan World Relief hosted an Outdoor Movie Night for families interested in learning more about adoption! We whole-heartedly believe in the beauty of adoption and encourage all who have the means and desire to pursue it.  During this event, we showcased...

These sweet girls and their parents recently donated 24 completed Comfy Kits, with extra items as well, to help children going into foster care! We asked their mom, Jenna, to tell us how they got involved with My Comfy Kits, what the kids learned from the experience...

  My Comfy Kits is excited to announce that Nationwide Children's Pharmacy is our June Spotlight! The pharmacists and staff at Nationwide Children’s Pharmacy have been huge supporters of My Comfy Kits over the years. Each year (since 2018), Nationwide Children’s...

  My Comfy Kits is proud to recognize Samantha (Sam) Brumbaugh as its May Spotlight! Samantha (Sam) Brumbaugh has been a key team player for My Comfy Kits since its inception.  She has an amazing logistical and organizational mind that has helped us to gather,...

    Rap has been a form of musical expression for decades, taking over as one of the most listened to genres of music. For many families and Christians, rap music can have a negative connotation. But at The Harbor's School of Rap, students are trying to...

  Note: this blog post was written by a member of Jeremiah's Hope   "RESCUE SHELTER NEWS - Spring has almost arrived. The weather is warmer and our house moms are making sure our Shelter kids get out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine that God is giving us here in...

Jia Radloff (pictured on the right) was a junior at Buckeye Valley High School in Delaware, Ohio last January when she wrote to ask if she could host a 5K fundraiser for Orphan World Relief and a donation drive for My Comfy Kits. At the time, Jia was a third-year...

As of January of this year, The Harbor in St. Petersburg welcomed new men and women to its Residential Program!  The Harbor, a nonprofit ministry in Russia, aims to help transform the lives of orphans who have been emancipated in the country. One of the ways it does...

At the beginning of the pandemic, things seemed to be going okay for our friends at The Harbor in St. Petersburg, but as time passed, the Russian government has made some changes... Since COVID began, The Harbor hasn't been receiving many grads from orphanages due to...

Hi everyone! It's been awhile since our last blog post, but we're back! The past few weeks I (Cassidy, OWR Development Manager) have been vacationing and moving into my first home with my husband and dog, Willow. I hope you can forgive me for the lack of posts...

Our friends at St. Petersburg, Russia have been persevering through the pandemic, making sure all children are first priority.From Alex Krutov: "Recently, we found out that orphanages will keep the kids in the city for the month of June. However, for the months of...

     We're almost halfway through the year, and looking back at these past 6 months, all I can say is "thank goodness!". 2020 has been rough, really rough. The entire world has been affected by this pandemic that never seems to end.      Thankfully, our international...

Hi everyone! I hope you're enjoying this beautiful Monday - the weather is definitely brightening my mood today. As you all know, we are in month 2 of the pandemic and quarantine. I've been actively keeping up to date with our international partners and how they are...

Note: Names and locations have been changed for safety purposes. The Harbor in St. Petersburg, Russia recently shared a couple of great news/updates that have happened in the past two months. It's refreshing to see the good when we are constantly bombarded with the...

At Orphan World Relief, we recognize the challenges you're facing. During this current crisis, we support you and pray for you. President, Doug Riggle, recorded a quick video to express our heart-felt love for all of you during this time and hope that we can be as...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the world with people hoping for an end to this pandemic that has already killed thousands and threatens to infect more. In the midst of COVID-19, the mission to help refugees on the island of Lesvos, Greece still...

     Nationwide Children's Superhero Run is quickly approaching! As we prepare for the April 26th race, I've asked Orphan World Relief President, Doug Riggle, and Hilliard Davidson High School Assistant Band Director, Luke Schultz, for their thoughts on the race and...

     Hi everyone! It's Cassidy with the latest update on all things Orphan World Relief!      Within the last couple of months, high school students from around Columbus have expressed interest in fundraising for Orphan World Relief. I got to meet up with these kids...

Note: Names have been changed for security purposes      Jeremiah's Hope, located in Ukraine, has been an international partner of Orphan World Relief for years. We are honored to come alongside this group in its mission to help orphans and bring hope to children in...