Nourished Hearts

Nourished Hearts "The Church is God's answer to today's orphaned and vulnerable children crisis."
~ Nourished Hearts We are currently focused on the children of Ukraine.

Nourished Hearts serves orphaned and vulnerable children of the world. Your support enables us to do this in three ways:

PREVENTION – Through our Island of Hope Orphan Prevention Centers in Yuzhny and Kiliya, Ukraine, we serve vulnerable children and their overwhelmed families. These families include those affected by alcohol and drug abuse, HIV and TB infection, and single women headed household

s. Children ages 3-16 attend our Centers after-school and on weekends for tutoring, snacks and meals, social worker meetings, speech therapy, play therapy and stories and crafts. Our first Center opened in May of 2016 and is open seven days a week. Our second Center opened in January, 2021, and is open four days a week. TRANSITION – We have our pilot foster program in Yuzhny. One graduate of the orphanage we minister to has been placed with a family in order to attend university. We hope to serve additional young people in this way. VISITATION – Nourished Hearts partners with Yuzhny Bethel Baptist Church to reach out to the orphans in the Zhovten State Orphanage. We serve approximately 150 children. Additional programs are also offered, such as Home for the Holidays (with families from the Yuzhny area), monthly birthday celebrations and summer camp in the Carpathian Mountains.

School is out and the Island of Hope is open!
06/11/2026

School is out and the Island of Hope is open!

Island of Hope – May, 2026 Report SummaryA Month Filled With Hope, Growth, and Life-Changing SupportThanks to the genero...
06/08/2026

Island of Hope – May, 2026 Report Summary
A Month Filled With Hope, Growth, and Life-Changing Support

Thanks to the generosity of partners like you, the Island of Hope continued to bring safety, stability, and joy to children and families affected by war. May was especially meaningful as we celebrated 10 years of serving vulnerable children. Your support made every one of these moments possible.

Transforming Lives Through Compassionate Care

3D Days – Spreading Kindness Across the Community
•Volunteers and children visited 30 individuals in need.
•These visits teach children empathy, responsibility, and the joy of giving back.

Individual Therapy & Trauma Support
•One-on-one sessions help children process trauma and rebuild trust.
•Mentors provide emotional safety, life skills, and positive role models.

Children’s Center
A haven where children can learn, play, and heal. In May alone:
•368 visits
•26 open days
•1,363 hours of care. Activities include crafts, Bible reading, environmental lessons, homework help, and inclusive programs for children with autism.

Education That Opens Doors
Tablet & Interactive Floor Learning
•Makes learning fun and engaging.
•Strengthens skills in reading, math, and critical thinking.

Catch Up Education Program
Helping children who have fallen behind due to war or displacement:
•24 meetings, 109 visits in May.
•Personalized learning plans and small group instruction.
•Parents are active partners in their child’s progress.

Robotics & STEM
•31 sessions, 52 children, 188 visits.
•Hands-on engineering and programming build creativity and confidence.

Autism Support
•9 classes, 48 visits, 8 regular participants.
•Children show remarkable growth in communication and social engagement.

Psychological First Aid & Recovery Lessons
•Art therapy, emotional regulation, and group support.
•Helps children regain academic confidence and emotional stability.

Sports, English, and Creative Expression
Multi Sport Program
•23 classes for children from two schools and the center.
•Builds teamwork, resilience, and healthy habits.

English Language Classes (New!)
•Play-based learning introduces vocabulary and conversation skills.
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Opens future educational and career opportunities.
Family Art Therapy
•4 sessions, 23 participants.
•Strengthens parent-child bonds and reduces stress through creativity.

A Message to Our Supporters
Every smile, every breakthrough, every moment of safety — YOU make it possible. Your generosity ensures that children living through the trauma of war can experience:
• A safe place to learn
• Caring adults who believe in them
• Healing for their minds and hearts
• Opportunities to grow, dream, and thrive

Together, we are building a future where every child knows they are loved and never forgotten.

Beautiful day with children at the Island of Hope!
05/29/2026

Beautiful day with children at the Island of Hope!

A beautiful Ukrainian tradition - Vyshyvanka Day.
05/24/2026

A beautiful Ukrainian tradition - Vyshyvanka Day.

Wonderful drawings!
05/24/2026

Wonderful drawings!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from The Island of Hope, Pivdenne, Ukraine.

The Island of Hope ministering to children of all ages.
05/08/2026

The Island of Hope ministering to children of all ages.

Have a Blessed Birthday, Stepan!
05/01/2026

Have a Blessed Birthday, Stepan!

Шановний Степане Федорович!

Прийміть наші щирі та сердечні вітання з нагоди Вашого Дня народження!

Бажаємо Вам Божого благословення, міцного здоров’я, сили духу та мудрості у всіх життєвих рішеннях. Нехай Господь провадить Вас у кожному дні, укріплює у добрих справах і наповнює серце миром, радістю та надією.

Дякуємо Вам за щире серце, відповідальність і відданість, які надихають та об’єднують людей навколо добра. Нехай Ваша праця приносить рясні плоди, а кожен новий день відкриває нові можливості для звершень.

Нехай Господь оберігає Вас і Вашу родину, дарує благодать, спокій та впевненість у Його любові й веденні.

«Господь — мій Пастир, тому в недостатку не буду» (Псалом 22:1)

З любов’ю та найкращими побажаннями,
колектив БО «Острів надії»

04/25/2026

Happy 10th Anniversary (May 1) ISLAND OF HOPE.

Autumn photos to enjoy from Pivdenne (Yuzhny), the Island of Hope.
11/14/2025

Autumn photos to enjoy from Pivdenne (Yuzhny), the Island of Hope.

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Holland, MI
49422

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