Evangelical Free Church of China - Evangel Children's Home

Introduction

Evangel Children’s Home (ECH) is a subsidiary of the Evangelical Free Church of China. It was founded by Ms Ruth Sundquist in 1956. Because of the increasing demand for such children’s services, the HK Government allocated a place to build a living quarters for the children. At the same time, an American pastor named Wilbur Nelson raised funds for the living quarters through his radio broadcast in the USA. In 1963 the living quarters was built. The services of the ECH include providing food, shelter, counseling and spiritual guidance to children and youth. ECH is a registered member of the Hong Kong Council of Social Services, member of The Community Chest of Hong Kong and is a registered charitable organization in Hong Kong.

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Aim

"Through the love of Jesus Christ, Evangel Children’s Home serves children and youth with purposes of nurturing them to grow maturely in all aspects and helping them build up healthy relationship with their families, by these the name of the Lord will be exalted and the community will be benefited"

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Services

Service Brief:
- Providing Children & Youth Services
- Providing Family Services
- Providing Community Development Services

Service Scope:
1. Residential Home Care Services - for children and teenagers (age 6-18) from broken homes or difficult family background. 2. Day Care Services - for children from low-income family who are unable or have difficulties to provide day care for their children.3. Youth Home Service - To motivate the disadvantaged youth to build up self-confidence and prepare them to become self-sufficient (financial) by joining the work force.

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Location