Davis Adoption

JESSICA DAVIS Columbus, Ohio

Our family has had a heart for caring for vulnerable and at risk children long before we began pursuing adoption. We both have experienced the grace and love of Jesus and being adopted into God’s family, and we see adoption as a beautiful picture of the Gospel. We see the call in Scripture to care for orphans and vulnerable children, and we feel one way our family has been called to do this is through adoption. God has been growing our hearts for adoption and at risk children for a long time. 

 

Adoption isn’t just another thing our family wants to do, it is in an extension of hearts to care for the vulnerable children in our neighborhood and around the world.  We know that adoption is not the answer to the orphan crisis, and we rally behind causes like maternal healthcare, child sponsorship, and nutrition programs that seek to keep families together. However, the reality is that there are children who need homes and families, and we long to provide a safe home for children that need one.

We have been in the adoptioin process to adopt from Haiti for almost four years. In December of 2021 we felt like God was telling us to pray for March 17th (no idea why). So we started praying that we would hear from our adoption agency on that day and receive a referral. Well on March 17th, the adoption agency called with a referral for a 5 year old boy, but he was not in Haiti. He was in the Dominican Republic. Also, they told us that if we were to pursue this adoption we would have to spend a total of four months in the Dominican Republic. If we had gotten that call on any other day, we likely would have said "no" and kept waiting for a referral in Haiti because God had grown our hearts for that country in many ways over the last four years. But it was March 17th! So we said, "yes!" 

His name is Jorge, and he is 5 years old. We are so excited! He has significant medical needs so we are hoping everything continues to move quickly. 

We are expecting to begin travel to the Dominican Republic in mid-September, and we are hoping to raise money for the living expenses, travel, and Jorge's medical needs. We, both, have to stay in country for a full month, and then one of us will continue to live there with Jorge for another three months.  We would love for you to be a part of bringing Jorge home. 


STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction). Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Davis 8417”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 40, Gridley, IL 61744.

Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.

  • In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
  • Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
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Raised to date by 49 people
 of  $25,000
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My Story

Our family has had a heart for caring for vulnerable and at risk children long before we began pursuing adoption. We both have experienced the grace and love of Jesus and being adopted into God’s family, and we see adoption as a beautiful picture of the Gospel. We see the call in Scripture to care for orphans and vulnerable children, and we feel one way our family has been called to do this is through adoption. God has been growing our hearts for adoption and at risk children for a long time. 

 

Adoption isn’t just another thing our family wants to do, it is in an extension of hearts to care for the vulnerable children in our neighborhood and around the world.  We know that adoption is not the answer to the orphan crisis, and we rally behind causes like maternal healthcare, child sponsorship, and nutrition programs that seek to keep families together. However, the reality is that there are children who need homes and families, and we long to provide a safe home for children that need one.

We have been in the adoptioin process to adopt from Haiti for almost four years. In December of 2021 we felt like God was telling us to pray for March 17th (no idea why). So we started praying that we would hear from our adoption agency on that day and receive a referral. Well on March 17th, the adoption agency called with a referral for a 5 year old boy, but he was not in Haiti. He was in the Dominican Republic. Also, they told us that if we were to pursue this adoption we would have to spend a total of four months in the Dominican Republic. If we had gotten that call on any other day, we likely would have said "no" and kept waiting for a referral in Haiti because God had grown our hearts for that country in many ways over the last four years. But it was March 17th! So we said, "yes!" 

His name is Jorge, and he is 5 years old. We are so excited! He has significant medical needs so we are hoping everything continues to move quickly. 

We are expecting to begin travel to the Dominican Republic in mid-September, and we are hoping to raise money for the living expenses, travel, and Jorge's medical needs. We, both, have to stay in country for a full month, and then one of us will continue to live there with Jorge for another three months.  We would love for you to be a part of bringing Jorge home. 


STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction). Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Davis 8417”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 40, Gridley, IL 61744.

Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.

  • In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
  • Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
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Available Envelopes

September 5, 2019

Here are the numbers that are still available if you want to donate! 

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Adopt an Envelope Fundraiser

August 15, 2019

We are so incredibly excited to be in the adoption process to bring our little one home from Haiti. We have been dreaming of this since we first got married.
As part of our process we are having an Adopt an Envelope fundraiser to help raise money to cover some of the adoption expenses.
We expect our adoption cost to be close to $50,000. We have paid about $20,000. We have been applying for grants, doing some fundraising, working side jobs, and saving our pennies while still living life over the past year. We also just had an ice cream party to kick off this fundraiser. Thanks to all who came, we would love for you to share this event!

How it works?
1. There are 200 envelopes numbered 1-200. Pick a number (or as many as you’d like!).

2. Donate the amount on the envelope. So for example: if you picked envelope #27 you would be committing to giving $27. You can also choose as many envelopes as you’d like. For example: Let’s say you pick envelopes #1, #6 and #10 then you would be giving $17. The highest number is 200.

3. We will write your name on the envelope and keep it for our little one to have. You can also mail/email/drop off a note for our future son/daughter to put in your envelope.

4. Venmo, send a check, or give your amount on our LifeSong fundraising site which is tax deductible.

If we fill all these envelopes we will have raised $20,100 to bring our little one home!!

Prizes! We wanted to make this fundraiser a little more fun and have put 5 Jeni’s gift cards in 5 envelopes. If you choose one of those numbers you get the prize!

How can you be a part of this?
1. You can email me at davisjn86@gmail dot com (no spaces and use a . for dot) and let me know which envelope you would like and you can include a little note for our future little one to go in your envelope if you want.
2. You can Facebook me which envelope you want.
3. Shoot me a text!
4. SHARE this event with your friends please!

Then…
– You can send a check OR
– You can use Venmo (Jessica-Davis-595) OR
– Lifesong for Orphans (Davis Haiti Adoption)
https://mystory.lifesongfororphans.org/stories/davis-haiti-adoption/

Here are the envelopes still available!

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We will update this post as more numbers are taken!

 

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Comments

$150

Sarah

Jan 1, 2023

“I teach elementary kiddos once a month and have been getting to know Lila. She's a sweetheart! Can't wait to meet the newest member of your fam!!”

$350

Josh

Jan 1, 2023

$75

Ryan

Dec 31, 2022

$1,000

David

Dec 28, 2022

“God bless you!”

$1,000

Holly

Dec 26, 2022

$40

Hidden

Dec 26, 2022

“Praise the Lord!”

$1,000

Hidden

Dec 24, 2022

$100

Josh & Courtney

Nov 25, 2022

$100

Scott

Nov 19, 2022

$200

Hidden

Oct 31, 2022

“We love you and are praying for all of you!”

$1,000

Matthew

Sep 17, 2022

$1,422

A&B Gingerich

Sep 14, 2022

$300

Taylor and Whitney

Sep 13, 2022

$50

Greg and Ashley

Sep 5, 2022

“So excited for your family and the addition of Jorge! We will be praying for family bonding and Jorge’s smooth arrival to the US.”

$50

Jessica

Sep 2, 2022

$500

Austin and Eva

Aug 31, 2022

“Praying for you and Jorge as you work to bring him home. We love you guys!”

$500

Drew & Nikki

Aug 29, 2022

“We love you guys and can’t wait to meet Jorge!”

$150

Louis

Aug 29, 2022

“So happy for you guys! Hope the journey bears so many fruits!”

$1,000

Allison

Aug 26, 2022

“Can’t wait to meet my new grandson Jorge !! Prayers for safe travels and god’s speed in getting all the paperwork processed. Love all of you!!♥️♥️”

$2,550

PJ & Kate

Aug 19, 2022

“Praying for your family and Jorge!”

$100

Christine and Kyle

Aug 18, 2022

“We are so excited for your family! Praying for Jorge and a smooth transition into the David family!”

$25

Ben

Aug 18, 2022

$1,000

Max

Jul 23, 2022

$50

Chris

Jul 21, 2022

“Love you guys!”

$200

Hidden

Jun 29, 2022

$100

Carly

Dec 30, 2021

“Praying for you guys in this journey! Carly & David Lambert (Veritas Short North Members)”

$50

Hidden

Nov 25, 2021

“Praying for you, Haiti and the children God assigns you to steward and love”

$75

Lydia

Oct 29, 2021

$30

Derek

Oct 14, 2021

$30

Jeffrey

Oct 7, 2021

“April and I have been down this road twice so God bless you for taking a leap of faith. If you have questions or just need reassurance we are always around.”

$60

Emily

Oct 6, 2021

$50

Ashley

Oct 6, 2021

“We love the Davis crew! Praying for your growing family ❤️”

$100

Eva

Oct 6, 2021

$30

Matt

Oct 6, 2021

$750

Tyler

Apr 9, 2021

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. -Hebrews 10:23”

$50

Jessica and Nathan

Dec 29, 2020

“Our family adopted from China in 2017 thanks, in part, to Lifesong for Orphans. We like to pay it forward when we can. Prayers to your family on this journey!”

$700

Erica

Dec 17, 2019

“We are praying for your family during this exciting adventure. We are thankful for you!”

$100

Sarah

Sep 20, 2019

“Couldn’t be more excited for your growing family!! You guys are amazing people!”

$86

Hidden

Sep 8, 2019

“$86 and a lot of prayers!”

$195

Hidden

Aug 16, 2019

“Honored to support your family in this big step of faith!”

$195

Hidden

Aug 15, 2019

“God bless!!!!”

$54

Heather

Aug 12, 2019

“❤️❤️❤️”

$25

Michael

Aug 11, 2019

“I admire you all for your wish to adopt. I will be praying for a successful find easier and adoption. God bless you all.”

$410

Hidden

Aug 11, 2019

“We love your family. Looking forward to the new addition.”

$100

Catherine

Aug 11, 2019

“So excited for you to bring home your little one!”

$45

Suzanne

Aug 10, 2019

“Good luck and God bless!”

$50

Alison

Aug 7, 2019

$150

Christopher

Jul 30, 2019

“We probably won’t be able to attend the ice cream social, but hope this donation helps!”

$51

Amy

Jul 30, 2019