Over the past couple of months, Project 2713 has been getting to know the Ricci family and learn more about their adoption journey. Through a recent interview, we asked the Riccis some personal questions about their adoption, what their journey has been like and what they would want to share with other families looking to adopt.
Read MoreAlthough the Ricci's didn't feel like they were in a position to adopt, weeks passed on and still this unborn child was always on their minds. After many prayers, Matt and Kally finally expressed their interest to the birth mother. It was a very humbling day when she chose the Ricci's. You can donate to the Ricci's adoption April 1st through April 30th. Donate Now.
Read MoreAfter learning more about the mission of Project 2713, I immediately offered to help in any way I could. As it turns out, there are about a million ways to help out with such a new non-profit.
Read MoreSome people are just genuinely caring. A few months ago Project 2713 had our first large fundraiser we have ever put on. We were overwhelmed with the details and all the elements that had to come together, but we did it with the help of a few very generous last minute donors.
Read More“We weren’t considering adoption at the time - that’s what makes this all so miraculous.” Tiffany Murphy and her husband already had 2 daughters at home.
Read MoreThe sounds and smells of delicious food and lively conversation were the main event at Blaze Pizza this past week for the Project 2713’s fundraiser.
Read MoreI’ve always liked the idea of adoption and have been open to adopting a child in the future personally.
Read MoreI’ll be honest, I never really thought much about being a board member for a non-profit. I mean I’ve volunteered for non-profits before through Habitat for Humanity in high school and for Service for Sight through my sorority in college, but I never saw myself as someone that would help start a new non-profit.
Read MoreObviously Sarah’s fire isn’t enough to keep me going—how could it? I needed to find my own spark in this story. That has been coming on gradually. With every passing meeting and every time we discuss what we can do to help these kids and their families, my passion grows.
Read MoreTears stream down my face as I write this, thinking of my grandfather in the hospital again. A couple weeks ago, on a dreary Sunday morning, I received a text message telling me that my grandfather was back in the hospital.
Read MoreMy wife Diana and I had six kids, 5 boys and 1 girl, so imagine the surprised look on my face when she said to me, "What do you think about doing foster care?" Now as a husband and a father I simply gave a typical man response, "I think I would rather have a boat." She smiled and said, "Just pray about it."
Read MoreProject 2713 is officially launching and we couldn't be more excited to share our passion for adoption with the world!
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