For more than a century, the Presbyterian Home for Children has stood as a place of refuge – its red-brick cottages holding stories of healing, second chances, and faith-filled perseverance. Today, behind those historic walls, another chapter is being written.
To ensure that the Home can continue serving vulnerable children, young women, and families for generations to come, PHFC has launched a $1.7 million capital campaign focused on strengthening and restoring the heart of our campus.
While the buildings carry history and beauty, they now require significant updates and deferred maintenance to remain safe, welcoming homes for those who arrive seeking stability.
Thanks to extraordinary generosity, we are already well on our way.
When Providence Presbyterian Church in Montgomery closed its doors in 2025, its congregation chose to invest in the future of PHFC with a remarkable gift of $611,100. In gratitude, the Home will name the campus chapel upon renovation in Providence’s honor. Providence was formed from the union of Westminster Presbyterian Church and Memorial Presbyterian Church with each of these three churches having a very faithful mission partnership with the Home. Gabbie Cottage has additionally been renamed as Westminster Presbyterian Cottage while the Home is still discerning on how to honor Memorial.
Another meaningful gift of $280,000 from the Calhoun Presbyterian Apartments Foundation in Anniston is also advancing this effort. The foundation shared that PHFC’s work is “incredibly valuable and necessary to our area,” expressing deep appreciation for the Home’s courage and vision in serving those in need.
In addition, $200,000 from the sale of a cell phone tower on land owned by the Home elsewhere in Talladega is being directed toward these improvements.
With these commitments, $633,900 remains to reach the campaign goal.
Please help us make these necessary exterior and interior renovations as we continue to welcome children and families. Donate here now.
Contact Suzanne Cornett, Director of Development, for more information about other ways to give at 256-362-8284 | scornett@phfc.org
