by Jenn McWhirter | Feb 4, 2025 | Donations, Story, Uncategorized
Early Tuesday morning, on January 21st, we faced a heartbreaking setback in our Nevada community—two of Koinonia’s Day Treatment transport vehicles were destroyed in a devastating fire, which fire officials have ruled as an act of arson. Investigators believe the fire...
by Jenn McWhirter | Feb 23, 2024 | Awards
Like many families waiting for children, Jose and Marina were parents of dogs. Five dogs in fact! While their beautiful home was filled with the joy of canine snuggles and loyal love, their hearts were longing for the joy that only children can bring to a home – the...
by Jenn McWhirter | Oct 20, 2023 | Nevada
The first one to feed you a midnight snack. The first one who let you pick out a stuffed animal friend “for keeps.” The first one to dry your tears and coax a little smile from you. The first one to sit with you until you slept and be ready to greet you when awoke. ...
by Jenn McWhirter | Oct 20, 2023 | Nevada
I vividly remember that year. I hadn’t really noticed I used the phrase, “I would never…” on occasion. I mean, why would I notice? People said it all the time. Once in a while someone out there would say, with a knowing little smile on their face, and a lilt in...
by Jenn McWhirter | Oct 20, 2023 | Nevada
It was our annual church Thanksgiving dessert night. The room was buzzing with conversation and laughter. There was constant discussion about which delectable confection was the one people had been waiting for all year! Most agreed it was Sally’s cheesecake! Our...
