2024 marks fifteen years of The Raining Season. In 2009, we first opened the doors to The Covering, and The Raining Season was born. What began as a small child care center has grown out of two buildings and into a third, caring for hundreds of vulnerable children in countless ways throughout the years. The journey has been dark and winding at times, but God has been so faithful through it all.
At times, we have loved more than we knew we could, fought harder than we thought possible, and overcame more than we could have ever imagined. The journey has been beautiful, yet heartbreaking at times. In every celebration and dark moment, we have seen the Lord present. We have seen Him present in stories of restoration. He was present when Ebola left West Africa in despair and again when the Coronavirus shut down the world. He was present when we announced the next phase of The Raining Season as we prepare to build on our own land in Kono.
Fifteen years ago, our founders said yes to something bigger than themselves. They said yes to providing hope for vulnerable children in Sierra Leone. Our staff said yes to showing up every day. They said yes to caring for, loving, and discipling every child that enters our center. Our travelers said yes to crossing an ocean to love and serve in a new and unfamiliar place. Many said yes to traveling a second time and then a third time. Our sponsors said yes to giving monthly support to provide each child with food, medical care, education, clothing, and so much more. They said yes when a new child came into our care, and we needed sponsors immediately. Our prayer warriors said yes to covering The Raining Season in prayer. They prayed for the children and our staff. They prayed when a child was sick, or the rains were relentless.
We have spent the last fifteen years focused on rescuing, empowering, and restoring. Fifteen years of doing the next right thing in the fight against injustice. Fifteen years, and we have YOU to thank.
YOU, our sponsors.
YOU, our travelers.
YOU, our volunteers.
YOU, our prayer warriors.
YOU, our devoted staff.
YOU!
We can’t think of anything we would like more than to celebrate YOU, the CHILDREN we have served and will continue to serve together, and everything the Lord has done through US ALL. For fifteen years, it hasn’t been just one or even a handful of people that showed up. Hundreds of people, like YOU, have poured their hearts into The Raining Season. It is impossible to thank every single person who has linked arms with us throughout the years. Just know that from the very bottom of our hearts, we are grateful for you.
Many blessings,
The Raining Season