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 Alexis Kelly, the director of the Kelly Children's home says the building will carry on the legacy of hope. 

WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - A new beacon of hope is emerging for youths and families in need in Washington.

What was once a church is being transformed into a safe haven for children and families facing difficult circumstances

Construction begins on Kelly Children’s Home; Former worship center to become beacon of hope and refuge for area youth.

“Today is a momentous occasion, a celebration of hope, perseverance and power of our community,” Alexis said at the groundbreaking. 

 The Kelly Children’s Home, located at the corner of 10th Street and Nicholson Street in Washington, will undergo a significant renovation this year with $750,000 in funding received from the Community Development Block Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR). (Ellen Brabo/For WDN)

In this episode, Hello ENC! Lifestyle Reporter C! attends The Kelly Children’s Home 2nd Annual Gala at the Washington Yacht & Country Club. Many people came to show support and dressed up in “Alice in Wonderland” theme. All funds raised continue to allow them to support various needs of the community & local youth.  

A STEP FORWARD: Kelly Children’s Home founder Alexis Kelly, alongside her husband Josh Kelly, signs the paperwork to ofcially purchase the former Word of Life Worship Center at 300 E. 10th St. in Washington. Once renovations are completed at the location next spring, the home will be able to accommodate as many as 35-40 local children in foster care, depending on licensing requirements and lingering COVID-19 restrictions. (Matt Debnam/Daily News) 

Local non-profit addressing need for foster parents in the East

By: Ariana Craft  WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) – There’s a large need for foster parents in the East. A local group is raising money to help foster children and find new parents to care for them.

Alexis and Josh Kelly set-up “The Kelly Children’s Home”, a non-profit group.

To feel a deep, heartfelt connection to a cause to help people is one of the more special moments in the human experience. Being inspired by the passion of others for the greater good is really what life is all about. This past week, our entire Outreach Team at WIMCO was moved to the point of tears hearing Alexis Kelly pour out the heart behind the Kelly Children’s Home, a new children’s home coming to Beaufort County that will change the trajectory of the lives of so many children in our community.  

Yard sale advances children’s home in Washington

By:  Karen Thiel

The effort to build a children’s home is being spearheaded by Alexis Kelly, a Beaufort County native who recently returned to her roots with husband Josh, after several years in the Raleigh area. The children’s home was registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2016.  

We are excited to feature our March winner of Eastern NC Cares brought to you by Brian Ricci of the Ricci Law Firm. Our winner is The Kelly Children’s Home.

Help support The Kelly Children’s Home mission of providing residential care and love to foster children in our local communities.