Local Lowcountry Agencies Receive $15,000 Donation from LifePark Church to Support Youth & Families

The donation to CYDC and Windwood Farm will help brighten the holidays for foster youth and families in the Lowcountry.

CHARLESTON, SC — The holidays got a little brighter for foster youth and families in need throughout the Lowcountry, with some extra cash for Christmas gifts and holiday meals distributed by Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) and Windwood Farm. 
The gifts were made possible by a $15,000 donation to the agencies on behalf of The Church at LifePark and its Refuge Ministry.  The church selected the two agencies because of the work they’re already doing with families and youth and the ability to identify those who may need a little extra help this holiday season. 

“We have so many great partners throughout the Lowcountry, and many individuals and families can use a little extra help, particularly at this time of year,” said CYDC CEO Beverly Hardin. “We are so honored to have been selected for this donation from The Church at LifePark and that we have partners willing to provide additional funding and support for families in need,” she added. 

The funds are being distributed to the two agencies and will give youth and families additional funds to help them during the holidays. 

“We were delighted to partner with CYDC and Windwood Farm, which have a long history of doing important work to support and strengthen families in our community,” said Rogers Hook, associate pastor at The Church at LifePark. “Working with trusted partners like them ensures we can all have the greatest impact serving others. And we can hardly think of a better way of remembering the gift of Christ this Christmas than to help foster families and youth.” 
The $15,000 contribution came through the work of anonymous donors affiliated with

The Church at LifePark, born out of their desire to share the love of Christ this Christmas season. The Church at LifePark is committed to partnering with local agencies and ministries like CYDC and Windwood Farm to build our community by supporting and serving local children and families. The church sees generosity at the heart of the Gospel, and it hopes this gift will in a small but immediate way reflect God’s love.

About Carolina Youth Development Center:

Founded in 1790 as the Charleston Orphan House, Carolina Youth Development Center’s mission is to empower and equip our community’s children by providing a safe environment, educational support, and career readiness in collaboration with families and community partners. Our vision is that all children have loving and stable families and a nurturing community that empowers them to lead successful lives. For more information, visit CYDC.org.

About Windwood Farm:

 Windwood Farm provides help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensure safety, and work to achieve positive permanency for children and families in our community. Windwood Farm serves boys ages 6-16 who have either experienced prior abuse and neglect and are in the South Carolina Department of Social Services custody or are experiencing behavioral issues without abuse or neglect and are in their parent’s custody. For more information, visit windwoodfarm.org.

About The Church at LifePark: 

The Church at LifePark is a loving, Bible-based, and Christ-centered church that believes the Word of God has the power to change lives now and for eternity. LifePark is committed to knowing Christ, growing in relationships, and sharing the Gospel with everyone. If anyone is looking for Christmas Eve services to attend, LifePark is holding services at 3 PM, 5 PM, and 7 PM tomorrow, December 24. All are welcome! For more information, visit http://churchatlifepark.org/.