HOPE
FOR GENERATIONS
A CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND VALLEY CHRISTIAN'S
CHILDREN & FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES
“Let the little children come to me.”
– Matthew 19:14 –
Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.
– Deuteronomy 7:9 –
Why We Started
A Response to Silence
When Dr. David Todd, a local physician, sought a place to refer his patients for scripturally-sound counseling, he gathered pastors from across the community to ask: Where can I send them? The room fell quiet. There was no answer—because there was no such place.
That silence spoke volumes. And from that silence, Valley Christian was born—a response to a deep and unmet need for Christ-centered mental health care. From the beginning, our mission has been to provide professional, faith-based mental health services—and to do so for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
This mission wasn’t just for the moment. It was for the future. It was—and still is—Hope for Generations.
Where We Are
Growth Rooted in Wholeness
In the five years since moving into our current building, Valley Christian has more than doubled its reach—from 10,000 to over 20,000 appointments annually. But our growth isn’t just in numbers—it’s in depth and purpose.
We’ve expanded our services to reflect our belief that God created us as whole beings (body, mind, and spirit).
That's why we now offer:
Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy
Nutrition Services / Nurse Practitioners / and more…
This integrated approach allows us to care for the whole person, just as God designed. Nowhere is this need more urgent than in our children’s services, which have grown by over 300%. In North Dakota, nearly 1 in 4 youth report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among adolescents1 .
In Minnesota, over 20% of youth experience a mental health condition, and many go untreated 2.
The need is clear. The time is now.
1State and County Dashboard | Mental Health America – mhanational.org
2Mental Health Data Sources | Mental Health | CDC – Centers for Disease. cdc.gov
To meet this growing demand,
we’ve signed a purchase agreement, with plans to renovate the former Chuck E. Cheese building located right next door to our current building. This close proximity will allow us to efficiently share resources and continue to provide a convenient way for families to see multiple providers at the same time – regardless of which building they are located in. The additional space will give us the ability to expand our children’s services into a vibrant, Christ-centered place for children’s mental health – offering occupational therapy, play therapy, counseling, and more, all grounded in Scripture and clinical excellence.
Where We're Going
Filling the Gap to Provide Hope for Generations
We are launching a Capital Campaign to raise $5 million to renovate the Chuck E. Cheese building into a vibrant, Christ-centered hub for children’s mental health.
This expansion will allow us to:
• Serve more children and families
• Elevate the quality of care
• Create a joyful, safe, and welcoming space for healing
Our services are largely self-sustaining, but our donors make the extraordinary possible. Your generosity allows us to:
• Provide care to anyone who needs it, regardless of their
ability to pay
• Offer higher-quality services in facilities that reflect the dignity of every child, parent, or caregiver, each one bearing the image of God.
• Step into the gap where no one else is—offering professional, Christ-centered care for kids and families
This is more than a renovation. It’s a restoration—of lives, families, and futures.
It’s a legacy of Hope for Generations.
We are stepping in to fill the silence again
- this time, for our children.
Join Us
Hope for Generations starts here.
MULTIPLE WAYS TO GIVE
- Pledge to give over 2-5 years or a ‘one-time’ gift of any amount.
- Write a check payable to Valley Christian Counseling & Wellness.
Write ‘Hope for Generations’ in the memo. - Click the button below to give online.
Choose the Hope for Generations Campaign option from the Designation dropdown menu. - Naming opportunities available.