a village of hope beyond the system. Luke 9:6
Children’s
Lantern
Enter our golf cart raffle!
You could drive away in a BRAND NEW Denago Golf Cart while making a meaningful difference in the lives of foster, kinship, and adoptive families!
Every ticket purchased directly supports the mission of Children’s Lantern, helping us provide practical resources, encouragement, and hope to children and families in our community.
The winner will be announced at our Annual Gala on April 9, 2027!
🎟️ Tickets:
$20 for 1 ticket
$100 for 6 tickets
Your chance to win something amazing is also an opportunity to be part of something even bigger. Together, we can bring hope to families who need it most!
Upcoming Events
Christmas Market
December 9
Free Christian Church (20799 OH-15, Continental, OH 45831)
Christmas Blessing baskets
December 16
Children’s Lantern Office (930 S. Clinton St., Defiance, OH 43512)
Weighted blanket assembly day
November 7
Family Christian Center (1834 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH 43512)
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About US
Children's Lantern was founded in June 2011 after Tim and Jill Tracy attended a global orphan conference. Inspired by their experiences, Tim initiated the creation of the organization by filing for 501(c)3 status and selecting a board of directors. By the fall of that year, Adam and Alyssa Tracy joined to manage daily operations, with a launch date set for January 1, 2012. In addition to raising awareness, fundraising efforts began to support frontline organizations. Initially based in Defiance, Ohio, Children's Lantern has positively impacted more than six counties in the area and has extended its services to Ethiopia, India, Mexico, Peru, Thailand, and Uganda.
In 2019, Children's Lantern focused on serving Defiance and nearby counties, enhancing its effectiveness in supporting foster, kinship, and adoptive families, aged out foster youth, and human trafficking victims in the community.
"Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have because God is pleased with these kinds of sacrifices." Hebrews 13:16
Make A Donation
100% of your monthly donation goes directly toward funding our ministry, which helps us to provide resources and services to foster, adoptive, and kinship families.
Meet the Team
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Steve Heilshorn - Executive Director
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Daisy Moening - Office and Financial Administrator
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Tonya Briseno - Family Care Coordinator
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Reagan Williams - Marketing and Communications Director
