The trauma-informed school in India is flourishing. It currently provides educational care to 240 children from the campus and surrounding villages. New Back2Back India Director, Goldie Karnati, is already dreaming up ways to better connect with the families of each student and ways to grow the preschool program as well. An initiative that has taken… Read more
Back2Back’s sponsorship program allows connections between safe adults and vulnerable populations around the world. Each month, the generous giving allows children, teens, and families to receive access to food, educational opportunities, new experiences, therapies, and Biblical principles. The holistic care for every child allows them to break cycles of poverty and trauma and equips them… Read more
In 2021, Back2Back Co-Executive Directors, Todd and Beth Guckenberger, wanted to empower field staff around the world toward innovation on the front lines. They wanted to encourage teams to use generously-given funds for specific projects that would benefit the children and families served. The project was coined Dolphin Tank after the well-known Shark Tank. Staff… Read more
Near Price Hill, Cincinnati there is a neighborhood with only one road in and one road out. It is home to over 700 families and has an average annual income of less than $15,000. The Villages of Roll Hill is one of the ten most impoverished neighborhoods in the nation, but within the privately owned… Read more
The Cortez Garcia family had their hands full. They met their foster daughter as a 40-day-old baby. She grew into an active child who enjoys going to shopping malls, attending church, and experiencing new places. They have built strong relationships with other foster families and have found the connections help them love the little girl… Read more
Today we say goodbye to this great work team that, from day one, took on this great challenge. There are still teachers who do what they do with great love. Without a doubt, you each have been, are, and will continue to be a very important part in the academic and intellectual development in the… Read more
As Back2Back continues to grow in depth and breadth of their care for vulnerable populations in India, there are cultural expectations to consider as the best, most holistic approach is provided. One of the key lessons staff understand is that, if the children served in-country want the best opportunities for jobs after studying in university… Read more
The room was buzzing with conversation and movement. Eight Strong Families were gathered around tables, engaging in games, conversation, and enjoying food. It was a day designated to celebrate the men who are fathers within the program, honoring their effort and engagement in caring for their families. “Events like this are multifaceted,” shared Matt Metzger,… Read more
The windows let sunlight stream in, brightening the room. On each table there were pallets of paint, cotton balls, and painting utensils. Staff and visiting mission guests welcomed the students from Pacific Christian Academy (PCA) into the weekly summer Workshop Day. 16 students showed up to participate in an art therapy station led by four… Read more
Since the Garcia family moved to the Dominican Republic, their efforts have been to invest in organizations already doing faithful work in local communities. House of Hope is one organization they invest deeply in – providing Trauma Competent Care training, assisting in after-school programming, and creating safe spaces to connect with vulnerable children. As they… Read more