Theresa's House

03/06/2026

Imagine how much water you use in a day: showering, cooking, cleaning, drinking, doing laundry. Now multiply that by the more than 30 children and adults residing at Theresa’s House. Even a few days without water causes a severe disruption to daily life.

That is why we are raising money to build a potable water reservoir on the Theresa's House compound. Thanks to generous donor, we now have a $10,000 matching goal and we need your help to complete it. We will be collecting pennies at LifeChange Church and you may also donate online. The need is great, but even small actions can have a ripple effect.
👉 Learn More: https://theresashouse.org/news/mayi-ya-congo/
👉 Donate: https://theresashouse.org/donate/

03/04/2026

Water sustains life. And without it, everything becomes harder. When there is a water outage in the city of Kinshasa, the children of Theresa's House must walk through the city with jugs to purchase just enough water to attend to the bare necessities.

That is why we are raising money to build a potable water reservoir on the Theresa's House compound. Thanks to generous donor, we now have a $10,000 matching goal and we need your help to complete it. We will be collecting pennies at LifeChange Church and you may also donate online. The need is great, but even small actions can have a ripple effect.

👉 Learn More: https://theresashouse.org/news/mayi-ya-congo/
👉 Donate: https://theresashouse.org/donate/

03/02/2026

We are on our way to completing our $10,000 matching goal to build a potable water reservoir on the Theresa’s House compound. This reservoir will provide a clean, reliable source of drinking water for generations to come.

If you are interested in helping, you can donate online or bring your pennies to LifeChange Church. Even a small amount can make a difference and all donations will go toward meeting our $10,000 matching goal

👉 Learn More: https://theresashouse.org/news/mayi-ya-congo/
👉 Donate: https://theresashouse.org/donate/

02/28/2026

This is what happens when a pipe bursts in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The city’s infrastructure was not designed for a population of nearly 18 million and, when major pipes break, entire neighborhoods lose access to water.

That is why we are raising money to build a potable water reservoir on the Theresa's House compound. Thanks to generous donor, we now have a $10,000 matching goal and we need your help to complete it. We will be collecting pennies at LifeChange Church and you may also donate online. The need is great, but even small actions can have a ripple effect.

👉 Learn More: https://theresashouse.org/news/mayi-ya-congo/
👉 Donate: https://theresashouse.org/donate/

02/25/2026

Due to ongoing infrastructure issues and a worsening cholera epidemic in the Congo, Theresa’s House is in urgent need of safe, reliable source of drinking water. Recently, we had one generous donor pledge a $10,000 matching donation and we need your help to reach our goal.

Even a small amount can make a difference. We will be collecting pennies at LifeChange Church or you can also donate online. Please help us bring mayi (water) to those who need it most.

👉 Learn More: https://theresashouse.org/news/mayi-ya-congo/
👉 Donate: https://theresashouse.org/donate/

02/14/2026

Here’s a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day! Please enjoy this beautiful moment from the University of Sioux Falls choir led by Dr. DeHoogh-Kliewer during our annual Coming Home to Love fundraiser last week.

Our hearts are glad for all of the love and support you have shown the children of Theresa’s House 🩷

02/12/2026

A special thank you to our dessert donors who made our annual Coming Home to Love fundraiser extra special!

Olive Garden, Pomegranate Market, R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Ruby Tuesday, Tailgators Grill & Bar, Tarquin Argentinian Restaurant, Lisa Wible, Christina Wynia

(Part 2 of 2)

02/12/2026

A special thank you to our dessert donors who made our annual Coming Home to Love fundraiser extra special!

All Day Café, Mary Jo Button, The Cake Lady Sioux Falls, Eileen's Colossal Cookies Of Sioux Falls, Intoxibakes, Jacky's Restaurant Sioux Falls, Terry Kasten, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Oh My Cupcakes!

(Part 1 of 2)

02/12/2026

Our hearts are filled with the love and support of everyone who came to our annual Coming Home to Love fundraiser to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Theresa's House. 🩷

Every year, we use this event to raise funds to cover operating costs for Theresa's House including food, clothing, school supplies, and building maintenance. This year we have additional urgent need to build a potable water reservoir. This is big undertaking and we will be continuing to fundraise for the project.

Thank you to all of the volunteers and donors who made this evening possible!

02/05/2026

UNICEF has recently declared the current cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo the worst the country has seen in 25 years, with one in four cases belonging to children.

During our fundraiser tomorrow night, in addition to basic operating costs, we are asking for help in building a potable water reservoir. Access to clean, safe drinking water is one of the biggest factors in preventing the disease. If you are unable to attend tomorrow, please consider donating to help us continue to keep these children safe.

UNICEF warns about the devastating impact as children account for nearly one in four cases

01/31/2026

There’s still time to register! Coming Home to Love is just 1 week away. Join us for live music from the USF choir, dessert auction, and stories of transformation as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Theresa’s House 🩷

Please join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Theresa’s House during our annual Coming Home to Love fundraiser event.