NEWS
Eagle Village Impactful Stories
Winter Newsletter 2019
Learn how our kids will celebrate the season and get ideas on how YOUR family can serve others this Christmas in our latest newsletter.
Keeping It In The Family
The staff at Eagle Village is a family- sometimes literally.
J. Grant’s Story
“So, all of my fond memories from my childhood are from [Eagle Village] because I don’t have any fond memories before I was here,” says J. Grant. Hear the rest of his story now.
Kiwassee Kiwanis: Faithful Volunteers | 50 Stories for 50 Years
See the impact that consistent volunteers can make on the campus of Eagle Village.
From our Experts
Why We Love the Work We Do (Even Though It’s Hard)
We’ve all heard the old adage: love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life. Maybe that is true at some jobs… but not here. We work HARD at Eagle Village. We work hard every day, 24/7, and there is no end of work to do in sight. And we still love it. That’s right. We love what we do.
Reclaiming Childhood for Kids that have Grown Up too Soon
Many of the kids we serve don’t get to be kids. They find themselves responsible for meals, getting everyone in the household to school, and sometimes taking care of their parents. Psychologists call this role reversal parentification.
Home Away From Home at Eagle Village
For kids away from home and in residential treatment, it can be hard to transition to life at a residential facility. At Eagle Village we know this and try to make life on campus more home-like, supportive, and consistent while we work with each resident’s family to return them home as quickly as possible.
Helping Troubled Kids: Family Involvement Matters
When Eagle Village Founders, Kermit and Jean Hainley, first decided to help troubled kids they knew they had to do some things differently.
Child Abuse Prevention Miniseries: Stopping Abuse Before it Ever Happens
We’ve discussed child abuse and neglect rates in Michigan, the impact it has on the developing brain, signs to watch out for, and how to help when you suspect abuse or neglect is happening in a home. But what can you do to prevent it from ever occurring?
Child Abuse Prevention Miniseries: Hope for a Brighter Future
This is the third post in our series to honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Please read the first two posts here and here. Previously in this series, we talked about the reality of abuse in Michigan and the signs and symptoms to watch out for. Now we get to...
Announcements
January Prayer Requests
Dear Prayer Partners, Happy New Year! What a year 2022 has been for us at Eagle Village! Our theme this past year was "bold blessings" and God did exactly that for us in 2022. Thank you for being such an important part to our team by providing prayers over Eagle...
December Prayer Requests
Dear Prayer Partners, Merry Christmas! December is an exciting month for our students, but it can also be difficult. As we gather together with family and friends this Christmas season, remember to pray for our students as this is a very hard time of year for them....
November Prayer Request
Dear Prayer Partners, Happy Thanksgiving Month! We are thankful for you and your prayers. The holiday season can be a tough time for our youth and staff. Many of our youth have not had positive holiday memories and experiences. As you come together with your family...