08/27/2026
Why Wednesday: A Story from OUR Open Home ❤️
He stepped out of the minivan, and as he set his cowboy boots on his suitcase, it was quickly apparent, his style was country.
Once inside, he made his way to the Giving Room, where it was easy to see there were a number of things that spoke to him as he “shopped” for the items he needed.
But when he came back downstairs, there was one item in particular that caught my attention: a cowboy hat.
I couldn’t help but wonder where it had come from. I asked my coworkers if they remembered seeing it donated or knew who had brought it in. No one did.
So often, we get a front-row seat to the ways God goes before us, quietly weaving together details we couldn’t possibly plan. Usually, an item comes through our doors and we find ourselves wondering, which one of our guests will this be perfect for? Stuffed animals, fuzzy blankets, a cute summer dress...
But this time was different.
We don’t know who donated that cowboy hat or how long it had been waiting in our Giving Room, but when we saw it in his hands, there was no mistaking who it had been waiting for. (Thank you, mystery hat giver!)
This is why. ❤️
And stories like this are exactly why we fundraise.
That cowboy hat was freely given. So were the clothes he chose, duffel bag he packed, the brownies he ate, and the safe place he had to land. Our home exists because a community of people and businesses decided that children entering foster care deserve to be surrounded by love, dignity, and a little bit of joy on a really hard day.
On Saturday, September 19th, we'll gather at Cedar Creek Golf Course for our annual golf tournament, and we still have room for more Hole Sponsors (and teams) to join us!
For $250, your business, organization, family, or group can sponsor a hole and help us continue filling our Giving Room, stocking our pantry, keeping the lights on, and having our home ready when the next child walks through our red door.
We don't always know exactly what or who we're preparing for. We just want to be ready when they arrive.
Interested in sponsoring a hole? Click here for details: https://support.isaiah117house.com/event/isaiah-117-house-golf-event-calhoun-county-2026/e792388
Help us continue changing the way foster care begins.
