Our Story
Dream it.
In 2000, April and Rachel, the co-founders of House of Legacy, Inc., met through Teen Mania Ministries. April had a vision of helping at-risk youth achieve restoration and wholeness, while Rachel was passionate about advancing the Kingdom of God, starting within her own family.
By 2010, April played a pivotal role in supporting Rachel's adoption of her nephew. This experience led them to identify significant gaps in the church and behavioral health community. They documented their findings and shared their stories, highlighting the urgent need for more support. This journey culminated in the creation of House of Legacy, Inc.
Build it.
The co-founders of House of Legacy, Inc. actively shared resources and information with other parents about raising children with behavioral challenges. They sought guidance from their church community and enlisted advisors to help formalize their efforts.
In 2013, both April and Rachel earned their Bachelor's degrees. That same year, April adopted a child, further deepening her commitment to supporting families. Rachel continued her education, completing a Master's in Social Work in 2017 and obtaining her LCSW in 2021.
Their journey led to the development of a holistic approach that merges Biblical principles with behavioral health concepts to support families and youth.
Realize it.
In August 2017, House of Legacy, Inc. was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization in the state of Nevada. The initial board was formed, consisting of individuals who had served as advisors over the previous seven years, helping to turn the dream into reality.
The board embarked on the challenging task of establishing the necessary infrastructure for the new nonprofit. By 2020, they successfully obtained their 501(c)(3) status, and services began in the fall of that year. However, the biggest obstacle they faced was the impact of COVID-19, which brought their work to a halt.
In 2024, the vision was revived, and efforts were renewed. Services were restarted and are now expanding to fully realize the dream.
Our Core Beliefs
Statement of Faith.
We believe in a Creator God who has intricately designed each of us for a unique purpose. God knows us intimately and desires to be known by us. Through a close relationship with our Creator, our potential is revealed, and wholeness is achieved.
We believe in the triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), who is both practical and holistic. God understands our weaknesses and has intricately woven us together, knowing our full potential. Stability comes from learning and applying Biblical principles to one's life.
We believe everyone is created for a purpose and is meant to contribute to society in meaningful ways that spread light and hope to others. The journey to wholeness is personal and individual. The intimate nature of God's revelation to humanity is expressed in various ways across individuals, communities, cultures, and the world.
The Vision.
In a secure and nurturing environment, we bring truth and comfort to children and families from diverse backgrounds who are struggling with behavioral challenges. Our goal is to equip them to discover their innate destiny and develop legacies of hope.
Guiding Principles.
God created each of us uniquely, with a specific purpose
Healing should be practical by being holistic. God desires wholeness, as He created us to be
Everyone’s greatest potential is revealed through personal relationship with Christ
God desires us to function and contribute in our communities as His representatives
