Josiah White's Quakerdale Foundation

10/16/2026

She arrived frightened, alone, and unsure what would happen next. At Martha's House of Hope , a young mother found safe housing, people who genuinely cared, and a reminder that she and her baby are deeply loved by God.

For someone facing an unexpected future, that changed everything.
Today, she is moving forward with confidence, purpose, and a community around her.

We are grateful to partner with ministries that walk alongside families in some of life’s hardest moments with practical care and the hope of Christ.

10/15/2026

“Is Jesus just a swear word?”

When a young person asked that question, it revealed both a heartbreaking reality and an incredible opportunity.

In this conversation, the executive director of Heartland Youth For Christ shares why meeting young people where they are and building relationships rooted in trust is so vital. We’re grateful to partner with ministries that show up, create safe community, and share the hope of Jesus.

Learn more about Heartland Youth for Christ: https://heartlandyfc.org
Make a Donation: https://bit.ly/JWQF_HYFCDonation
Contact Madi: [email protected] | (319) 538-3121

10/14/2026

Giving decisions should be guided by more than urgency. At the Quakerdale Foundation, faith shapes stewardship. Prayer, Scripture, and godly counsel help guide the way ministries are evaluated, and resources are entrusted.

That means donors are not simply responding to the loudest appeal. They are supporting a thoughtful process designed to identify Christ-centered ministries serving children and families with integrity.

10/13/2026

Ministry leaders often carry needs most people never see. They make difficult decisions, care for staff and volunteers, respond to families in crisis, and keep serving even when resources feel stretched.

Today, please pray for the leaders of our Partners in Ministry. Ask God to give them wisdom for every decision, endurance for demanding seasons, and encouragement when the work feels heavy.

May each leader be reminded that they are not serving alone. A community of prayerful supporters stands behind them as they serve children and families in the name of Christ.

10/12/2026

One short survey could help shape the next 175 years of Kingdom impact.

For 175 years, Quakerdale has answered God’s call to care for vulnerable children and families. Now, we are prayerfully considering Built to Last, a $10 million endowment campaign that would permanently double our annual grant capacity from approximately $500,000 to $1 million.

Before moving forward, we want to hear from you.

Watch this brief message from Rob Talbot, then take a few minutes to complete our Feasibility Study Survey. This is not a pledge or commitment, just an opportunity to share your candid feedback and help Quakerdale discern the wisest path forward. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/f0Z6E1ghark

Take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/3hrts4dx

Your voice genuinely matters. Thank you for helping us consider what God may be preparing next.

Rob's appeal to supporters to take the feasibility study survey.

10/09/2026

Today, the Foundation’s endowment generates approximately $500,000 each year for grants.

We have set a bold goal: double the endowment by 2030 so it can provide $1 million in grants every year to carefully vetted ministries serving children and families.

10/08/2026

Bible education during the public school day? It’s not only possible, it’s already changing young lives across Iowa.

In this episode of Partners in Ministry, Dan Smith talks with Sarah Buzynski, Iowa State Director for LifeWise Academy, about bringing biblical education to public school students, caring for children through difficult seasons, and pursuing an ambitious goal of serving 200 Iowa schools in the next two years.

Discover how LifeWise Academy and the JWQF community can work together to reach more children and families with the hope of the Gospel.

Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/gIbiQc7Ihj4?si=G0smQjSDJ3xtKaoQ

10/07/2026

You should not have to become an expert on every nonprofit before making a meaningful gift.

The Quakerdale Foundation carefully vets the ministries we support. We look for Christ-centered organizations with trustworthy leadership, responsible stewardship, and a genuine commitment to children and families. That process gives donors confidence that their generosity is supporting credible ministries doing meaningful work.

10/06/2026

A box arrived during one of the hardest seasons of Amie’s life. Inside was proof that she had not been forgotten.

Phil’s Friends sends Christ-centered care packages to people facing cancer. A soft blanket, handwritten notes, Scripture, and prayers arrive when fear may feel loudest and hope furthest away.

Amie wrote back that the package was beyond what she expected and that the notes and drawings put a huge smile on her face and in her heart.

10/05/2026

(𝙩𝙖𝙥 & 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙧) Meet Amari Ponds, our Associate Director of Operations.

Whether she’s supporting a ministry partner or connecting with donors, Amari sees every task as part of something bigger - helping ministries know they are supported, connected, and prayed for.

Her hope is that the children and families reached through the Quakerdale Foundation will experience the value of service and one day choose to serve others, creating an impact that continues from one person to the next.