Growth For Spirit Lake My Day

By 7017444915 December 23, 2025
For the entire beginning of his life, Luke lived life on the floor. We met him on our fourth distribution day in Kenya. His arrival at the site was quiet, but his story spoke volumes. Luke, 11, lives with cerebral palsy. Before he was brought to a children’s home for the disabled, he had endured years of neglect. He was tied up, unable to move around, and kept inside his home so his disability would remain hidden. When they found him, he was emaciated, in constant pain, and X-rays revealed a broken hip that had gone untreated for years. His caregiver, Don, brought Luke to our distribution site for the first wheelchair he has ever owned. Fitting his chair took more than two hours, but Luke smiled through every moment of it. He seemed to understand that his world was opening up for the first time. During the fitting, one of our team members stayed by Luke’s side, comforting him. She shared, “I spent a lot of time with him, praying and singing and just stroking the side of his face. And I think that’s one of the things that really got me, I don’t think he’s had much human contact. He would just lean into me, wanting me to keep going, and he grabbed at my hands like he didn’t want to let go.” Every wheelchair you help provide becomes a turning point - a chance for a child to sit upright for the first time, attend school, join their peers, or simply experience life beyond the walls where they were once hidden. For Luke, it meant being seen, supported, and cared for in ways he had never known. This Christmas season, you can give the gift of mobility and change a life forever. Your support ensures that the most vulnerable are not forgotten and brings dignity and hope to children who have endured far too much. Luke is not alone — children like him are waiting across the world. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40 You can change a life today. Every gift brings light into the darkness and gives children like Luke a future filled with possibility. Thank you for giving children like Luke, and so many others, a chance at dignity and hope. If you wish to contribute, please CLICK HERE to donate today. We are deeply grateful for your support and prayers as we continue our mission to serve and uplift those in need.
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Hope Haven in Spirit Lake, IA has purchased a new building downtown to be utilized for their My Day Services. This new space will open up many possibilities for the My Day Program. Just a few of the benefits this building will provide is lessening the waitlist time for clients wanting to get into the program and providing a chance for more individuals to attend at one time. This allows for growth within the program which Hope Haven has already seen with multiple clients showing interest in attending My Day to enhance their personal and social skills.


The Hope Haven staff and clients in Spirit Lake are specifically looking forward to a kitchen set-up in this space, multiple sensory areas, and different rooms to break out into smaller groups. Staff will be able to work alongside My Day members teaching them cooking skills, supporting them in their sensory needs, and watching them build new friendships. Having designated spaces to learn these skills is a huge benefit for the individuals involved in My Day. Not only does it give structure to the skills being taught, but also provides a fully equipped area for clients to learn in.


The opportunities are endless in this new space that Hope Haven has been blessed to purchase. The My Day program continues to grow, and this is a great step forward in growing availability to as many clients as possible. Learn more about My Day by visiting https://www.hopehaven.org/what-we-do/day-habilitation/

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