ZOE+Children's+Homes

= = = Mission = ZOE Children's Homes is an international organization that rescues and care for children who are sold, or at risk of being sold, into prostitution slavery; orphaned, or victims of other heinous crimes and abuse-worldwide. [|click here] for the original mission.

= Founders = Michael and Carol Hart ~ The Harts were both youth pastors when they met. They both have been involved in the Christian industry since 1980. The Harts are a great example of good Christian role models.

Meaning
Zoe is the Greek word for "LIFE"

= What ZOE Does = ZOE exists to fight the terrible trafficking for children around the world, especially in the sex trade, and give shelters and homes to orphans and children who have been abused or who are at-risk of any crime.[|click here] for the full explanation.

= What ZOE has Done =

2006: A 4 year-old girl is rescued
She was being strangled by her father. A Christian neighbor saw and told the village elders, who told a pastor, who eventually told ZOE. The girl was frail, malnourished, and head-shaven. Her mother had passed away, and she had an alcoholic father. She was bound with a rope a lot because she was told (by her father) that she made too much noise. [|click here] for the full story.

2007: A 7 year-old from remote village is now safe
Her father had passed away and her mother had remarried. Her mother soon passed away, and now the little girl was left with her step-father. Her step-father got sick and he also died. She then lived with her grandmother, who then put her on the market to be sold and trafficked as a slave. ZOE rescued this little girl in time! [|click here] for the full story.

**2008: A brother and sister rescued by ZOE**
Their father was a drug addict and died of AIDS. Their mother suffers from a mental disability and has AIDS. Their home was burnt to the ground by a large fire, and they lived in a small shack. The children had large injuries from the fire (boy's arm and portions of his head and face). They rescued by ZOE in the end of their tragic nightmare. [|click here] for the full story.

** Land and Building Project **
Phase 1 is complete! ZOE staff and children moved into their new home on August of 2010. The Land and Building Project began in March of 2008. Life Outreach International (LOI) with James and Betty Robison built the House of Destiny in Thailand for kids in ZOE and purchased 20 acres of land to build this house. LOI helped fund the House of Destiny to give a safe place for at-risk children to live and grow up. The construction began in March of 2009. To be able to rescue more kids, they had to enlarge the building. LOI donated a total of $941,000, $670,000 for the phase 1 building. ZOE paid for electrical power, fresh water well and water reservoir, and road pavement construction.



= Why you Should Support this Organization = You should support this organization because it helps save children who can't survive without your help. These children need you to be their heroes, and by donating $100 you will have saved a child's life (below is a chart that compares what $100 does in the United states and what it does in ZOE Children's Homes). I don't think anybody wants a child to have to be their own heroes. This is the reason why ZOE exists. Without your help, ZOE could not save any of these children. They need more living space for rescued children, more food and water to give to them, and more clothes. The only way they can have these things is if people decide to care enough about a child's life. Just think if it was your child's life on the line, would you save them? Donate money, save a life.

What $100 Can Do:

 * __**In the United States**__ ||  || __**ZOE Children’s Homes**__ ||
 * Sushi Dinner for 2 || **OR** || Over 416 Meals for the Children ||
 * 2 iPod Shuffles || **OR** || Housing and Utilities for 3 Months ||
 * Two Pairs of Levi Jeans || **OR** || Clothes for 10 Children, Head to Toe ||
 * Fill a Sedan with Gas Twice || **OR** || Education for 1 Child Over 6 Months ||
 * A Latte a Day for One Month || **OR** || New Shoes for 20 Children ||

= How to get Involved = Contact ZOE and they will send a volunteer information form. Phone: (661) 255-7963

Email: [|Betsy Meenk]
Office is in Santa Clarita, CA Office Hours:10 am - 5 pm Mon. - Fri.

= Upcoming Events = = =

= Human Trafficking Statistics = Millions of souls are trafficked each year. Estimated number involved with modern-day slavery around the world range from 12.3 to 27 million people. Each year 6000,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked around the world, 89% female and 50% children.