Raleigh's Place

09/02/2026

At Raleigh’s Place, we understand that every gift carries deep meaning, and we’re truly grateful for the generosity that continues to fuel our foster care ministry in Alabama.

Your support helps us provide vital programs such as:

• Camp 1:27, our free Christian summer camp for foster children
• Katie’s Kloset, offering clothing and essentials to families
• Our Partner Homes and Workmanship Initiative, supporting stable homes and transitional living

Together, we’re helping children thrive, strengthening foster families, and building a more supportive community across Chilton County. Learn more about how to get involved or give at https://www.raleighsplace.org

08/26/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to serve this fall?

We will not pretend we have it all figured out. What we have is a thrift store that runs on volunteer hands, foster homes that need practical backup, and a camp that starts recruiting long before summer.

Ways people plug in:

▪️Sorting, tagging, and merchandising donations at Katie's Kloset
▪️Assembling food and household boxes for Partner Homes households
▪️Encouraging a foster or adoptive family in your own church
▪️Praying for our staff, our kids, and the caseworkers in Chilton County

You don't need a background in social work. You need a couple of hours and a willing spirit.

Curious what might fit your schedule? Reach out through raleighsplace.org and let's talk.

08/20/2026

We are incredibly thankful for our local legislators and for the work they do to support Cawaco RC&D and communities throughout our region.

Grant funding like this makes a very real difference for organizations like Raleigh’s Place. Through funding we received from Cawaco RC&D, we were able to build two new zip lines at Camp 1:27—and they were an immediate favorite with our campers this summer!

We are grateful for Senator April Weaver, our local legislative delegation, and the entire Cawaco RC&D team for investing in projects that strengthen local communities and help organizations like ours better serve children and families.

Thank you for believing in the work happening right here in our community and for helping us continue to Live the Gospel by Loving the Fatherless.

Our Chilton County legislative delegation joined with Cawaco R&D in presenting more than $100,000 in grants to agencies and groups working to make the already outstanding area an even better place to live.

The Chilton County Firefighter Association, EMA, and County Commission, Care Net of Chilton County, the Thorsby Police Department, the City of Clanton, the Town of Maplesville, the YMCA, and the Raleigh’s Place foster care ministry each received critical funding.

The most satisfying part of public service is making a direct positive impact in the communities I represent.

08/19/2026

Back-to-school season is here, and Katie's Kloset is watching kids' sizes fly off the racks.

If you are clearing out closets this month, a few things go the furthest:

▪️Children's clothing in every size, gently used or new
▪️Shoes and sneakers that still have miles left in them
▪️Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and folders
▪️Jackets and hoodies for the cool mornings coming in October

Drop-offs happen Monday through Saturday, 8:30 to 4:00, at 1010 Lay Dam Road in Clanton.

Give us a ring first at 205-258-5399 so someone can meet you and help you carry it in.

08/18/2026

Summer gets busy, and we know volunteering can slow down when everyone is on the go. As families settle back into school routines, this is a great time to plug back in and make a difference with Raleigh’s Place.

Our foster care ministry in Clanton depends on volunteers year-round, and there are so many meaningful ways to serve right now:

• Partner Homes support — Help encourage foster families in Chilton County through practical assistance and relational support.
• Camp 1:27 involvement — Use your gifts to serve at our Christ-centered camp, whether through activities, logistics, or mentoring.
• Katie’s Kloset help — Sort clothing donations and assist families as they find essentials at no cost.
• Workmanship Initiative mentorship — Walk alongside teens in our transitional living program as they learn life skills and grow in confidence.

Whether you took a break this summer or you’re thinking about volunteering with us for the first time, we’re grateful you’re here. Our ministry simply wouldn’t be possible without the hands and hearts of our community.

Learn more or sign up at https://www.raleighsplace.org. We’d love to connect with you.

08/12/2026

Did you know a foster family in Chilton County can walk into Katie's Kloset and outfit their kids for the school year without paying a dime?

That has been the point since 2017, when this started as a small closet of donated items for local foster homes. Hundreds of Alabama children later, the doors are still open.

What you will find inside:

▪️Free clothing for children in foster care
▪️Shelves and rooms of secondhand goods for the public: toys, furniture, appliances
▪️Fresh inventory put out daily
▪️Every purchase funding programs like Camp 1:27 and Partner Homes

Open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 to 4:30 at 1010 Lay Dam Road in Clanton.

Know a foster family who could use this? Send them to raleighsplace.org/katies-kloset-thrift-store.

08/11/2026

Chilton County families,

If you’ve been prayerfully considering taking the journey of foster parenting, now is the time to sign up for classes.

Calling all Chilton County residents! 😀

Are you interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent?

Join Chilton County DHR for foster/adoptive parent training classes beginning, Sunday, August 23 at 2 pm at 324 Health Center Drive in Clanton.

Questions? Please contact us at 205-258-4900.

We can't wait to see you there!

08/11/2026

Back-to-school season is here, and it’s a reminder that every young person deserves steady support as they step into new challenges. Our Workmanship Initiative walks alongside older foster youth and young adults, helping them build life skills, grow in confidence, and prepare for the future with encouragement and mentorship.

At Raleigh’s Place, we believe every young person is created with purpose, and we’re grateful to be part of the journey God is shaping in their lives.

Would you pray with us for the students we serve? And if you feel led, we’d love to have you volunteer or give to help continue this work.

08/04/2026

Supporting Raleigh's Place means investing in foster children and families across Chilton County and beyond. Every gift helps us continue offering programs like Camp 1:27, Katie’s Kloset, the Workmanship Initiative, and our Partner Homes program.

Here are a few meaningful ways to give:

🟢 One-time donations
A one-time gift helps us meet immediate needs, from providing clothing and essentials to offering a free, Christ-centered summer camp experience for foster children.

🟢 Monthly recurring donations
Monthly support gives our team the stability to plan ahead and pour more energy into ministry rather than fundraising. These consistent gifts help sustain programs that equip children and strengthen families.

🟢 Legacy giving
Including Raleigh’s Place in your long-term plans is a powerful way to ensure vulnerable children continue receiving care, mentorship, and a place to belong. Legacy gifts may include bequests, trusts, or beneficiary designations.

Whether you choose to give once, become a monthly donor, or include us in your legacy planning, every contribution helps us live the Gospel by loving the fatherless.

To explore giving options, visit https://www.raleighsplace.org or reach out to our team anytime. We’d love to connect and share more about the impact of your generosity.

07/29/2026

What an incredible summer at Camp 1:27! We’re so grateful for every volunteer, donor, church partner, and staff member who helped make this season meaningful for the foster children we serve. Your support created space for practical help, safe relationships, and Gospel-centered care—reminding each child that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.

Our team is already looking forward to what God will continue to do through Raleigh’s Place, and we’d love for you to stay involved. Whether you volunteer, give, or share our ministry with a friend, your support helps us keep serving foster children and families across Chilton County and beyond.

Thank you for being part of this mission.