Isaiah 117 House Rockingham Co VA

A story from an open home ❤️

A sweet 5 year old girl arrived at the Isaiah 117 House carrying two oversized bunny stuffies named Bubblegum and Rainbow. In the middle of so much change, uncertainty, and transition, those bunnies stayed close by her side.

When she left for a kinship placement, the bunnies were accidentally left behind. But instead of simply mailing them to her, one of our staff members went above and beyond, giving Bubblegum and Rainbow one last adventure.

The bunnies went on many adventures around the house, their journey captured with a Polaroid. Along with the photos, our staff member also wrote a note to our girl, letting her know her bunnies missed her very much and couldn’t wait to see her again. It took some time for everything to come together, and by the time it shipped, it had been about a week. But as we know, God’s timing is perfect.

After traveling all the way to their new home through the mail, Bubblegum and Rainbow arrived and wouldn't you know... God scheduled their very special arrival on the day of our girl’s birthday!! Her sweet caregiver later called us to share that she was absolutely overjoyed.

Moments like these remind us that caring for children goes far beyond meeting physical needs. Sometimes it also looks like protecting the small, meaningful pieces of childhood that matter so deeply during seasons of transition and change. What a beautiful gift.

🍋 Something BIG is pouring into Rockingham County… 🍋

July 17–19, lemonade stands will be popping up all over our community for a cause that changes lives.

Whether you’re 5 or 95, you can be part of Lemonade Weekend and help bring hope to children entering foster care.

Grab your lemons, gather your friends, and get ready to make a difference, one cup at a time. 💛

Registration is FREE. Sign up today!
https://support.isaiah117house.com/event/lemonade-host-sign-up-rockingham-va/e781274

We are so grateful for Allman Brothers Home Improvement for bringing color and life to our kitchen and visitation kitchenette spaces!

As we get closer to finishing construction, every detail helps create a warm and welcoming place for children entering foster care. We are so thankful for community partners helping make this house feel more like home. 💙

☀️🍋 Lemonade Weekend is coming! 🍋☀️

Gather your kids, neighbors, church, business, or friends and host a FREE lemonade stand July 17–19 to help spread awareness for children entering foster care in our community through Isaiah 117 House 💛

Hosting is easy:
🍋 Sign up for free
🍋 Set up your stand anywhere in the community
🍋 Invite people to stop by
🍋 Spread awareness + have fun doing it!

We’ll provide informational materials to help make your stand a success!

Ready to host a stand this summer? ☀️
Sign up here: https://support.isaiah117house.com/event/lemonade-host-sign-up-rockingham-va/e781274

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to provide lunch for the incredible staff at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Department of Social Services 🤍

A huge thank you to El Charro-Harrisonburg for the delicious meal that helped make the day extra special!

As we get closer to opening our local Isaiah 117 House, one of the ways we can support children entering foster care right now is by loving on the people who serve them every single day.

We would love for individuals, churches, businesses, families, or groups to sign up to “love on” our DSS office each month, whether that’s providing lunch, snacks, coffee, goodies, or encouragement for the staff.

It’s a simple way to make a BIG impact and remind them they are seen and appreciated.

Interested in picking a month?
Click the link in our Bio or
Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C054DABAC2AAAF4C52-60072003-17th?useFullSite=false

A story from an open home ❤️

A sweet little girl walked through our doors quiet, scared, and unsure. Her eyes told a story no child should have to carry. She had walked a hard road filled with abuse and neglect. Every movement was cautious, every word careful, as if she was waiting for the moment she might do something wrong and get in trouble.

We gently told her she was safe here. That she didn’t have to be afraid anymore.

But words can only go so far when a child has been hurt. She needed to see it. She needed to feel it.

Little by little, her guard started to come down. She began to believe that maybe, just maybe, this house was different. That the people here truly wanted nothing more than to love her.

We asked her what she liked. After a moment, she shyly told us she loved Hello Kitty… and anything pink.

Not long before, some amazing ladies from a local quilters group had made a special Hello Kitty “Love Bug.” When we gave it to her, her face lit up in a way we hadn’t seen before.

Then she told us the only other thing she really wanted was a pink fuzzy blanket.

We didn’t have one at the house, so one of our volunteers headed to the store to buy it. As she walked down the aisle, she couldn’t believe her eyes.

There it was….

A pink fuzzy Hello Kitty blanket.

When the volunteer brought it back and placed it in her hands, our sweet girl had tears in her eyes. She hugged that blanket like it was the most precious thing in the world.

To some, it’s just a blanket.
But to her, it meant she was seen.
She was loved.
She mattered.

And to us, it was another reminder that our God never stops showing up for His children. He hasn’t forgotten them, not for a moment.

He cares about every single detail…

Even pink fuzzy Hello Kitty blankets

🍋 SAVE THE DATE! 🍋

Isaiah 117 House Rockingham County VA Lemonade Stand Weekend is happening July 17th–19th, 2026!

This is a fun and meaningful opportunity for your kids, churches, businesses, families, sports teams, and friend groups to be the “beautiful feet” in our community by helping spread awareness for children entering foster care. 💛

Host a lemonade stand right from your home, church, workplace, neighborhood, or local event space. Pick a day, choose a time, and serve your community in a simple but impactful way.

Not only does this event help raise awareness about the realities of foster care and the mission of Isaiah 117 House, but stand hosts are also welcome to accept donations to support our local home. Every cup poured, conversation shared, and donation given helps us continue changing the way foster care begins. 🍋

We’ll provide a lemonade kit with:
✨ QR code signs
✨ Cards & information
✨ Stickers
✨ Pens

You provide the lemonade, supplies, and creativity!

Ready to host a stand? Sign up here:
https://linktr.ee/isaiah117houserockinghamcova

May is Foster Care Awareness Month 💙

If you’ve been looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of children entering foster care, our Red Door Connection Training is the perfect first step.

Come learn about the mission of Isaiah 117 House Rockingham County, the impact we make on removal day, and the many ways you can serve children and families in our community.

📍 Friday, May 15th | 9:30–11 AM
📍 Tuesday, June 9th | 6:30–8 PM

Every certified volunteer begins with this training, and we would love for you to join us.

To RSVP, email:
📧 [email protected]

So grateful for young individuals who support not only our organization but also leaned in to learn more about our community and the kids, caseworkers, and families we serve.