Little Moments with Big Meaning Change Lives
We often experience moments that seem small at first but leave a lasting impact on our lives. You may not know it, but your support helps make these moments happen—small acts of kindness, care, and grace that shape lives.
At Ferncliff, it’s often the small, vulnerable moments that change lives—moments that build empathy, belonging, confidence, perseverance, resilience, and a deeper connection to oneself and nature.
These are the building blocks of the kind of world we all want to see, created one moment at a time.
From a preschooler’s first lesson in empathy to a camper’s moment of courage, your support lays the foundation for these transformative experiences.
Your year-end gift, no matter the size, helps create these little moments with big meaning—moments of growth, vulnerability, inspiration, and connection. Together, we can shape a kinder world, one moment at a time.
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These meaningful moments happen at all ages.
"Our aftercare kiddos often go over to the donkeys in the afternoon, they sing "twinkle twinkle little star" to them to call them over and then pet them, brush them, and sometimes give them snacks. They are so gentle in caring for them knowing that they can get scared by loud noises and fast movements."-Rachel Parker, Nature Preschool Director
These Moments are life changing. Read what these 2024 campers had to say about their experience.
“I learned to speak up for myself and the people around me who were struggling.”
“I learned that I should love myself! And I belong!”
"I feel more comfortable around creatures, and being in water too!"
"Last night my whole cabin laid under the stars and made more memories"
The camper finding courage, the child offering a helping hand—these moments may be small, but they shape lives in powerful ways. When you give, you help make these moments happen.
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I tell my friends at work that I wouldn’t be at the UN without Ferncliff. Ferncliff was a conduit to making the world bigger than what I knew at the time.
Hannah Lahodny
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Really what I learned at Ferncliff that I use today is how to relate to people from various backgrounds, and more importantly, to care about them.
Cameron Highsmith
Past Camper and Counselor -
At Ferncliff, I feel more connected and have myown time and space to explore and question. They help you explore what being a Christian is all about but you don’t feel unaccepted or judged.”
Phoebe
Past Camper
Small moments, lasting impact.
As you reflect on this year, can you think of a moment in your life that left a real and lasting impact? With your help, these are the moments that can continue happening every single day at Ferncliff.