Russian orphans need roots, stability, protection, provision and healthy growth at the critical time when they are moving from orphanage dependence to independence. A tree wonderfully symbolizes these life-giving components, which is why we have chosen it as the symbol of our ministry to older Russian orphans.

“Orphan's Tree exists to bring the benefits of God’s hope and family to Russian orphans when they are most alone.”

Educating, encouraging and inspiring older Russian orphans during their transition to independence will be a continual concern for years to come. Orphan's Tree addresses these needs primarily through:

• job preparation and placement programs
• traditional and non-traditional education
• life-skills training for young families

Orphan's Tree’s staff and volunteers walk with older Russian orphans through the specific challenges of becoming mature adults; providing the emotional and spiritual nurturing that are vital for their long-term spiritual, physical and social well being.

The Roots of Orphan's Tree
George Steiner and Jenya Polonskaya Haps planted Orphan’s Tree in July 2008. Their extensive knowledge and deep passion for Russian orphans is rooted in more than 14 years of firsthand experience. The relationships and insights they have acquired is what allow Orphan’s Tree to provide culturally relevant programs with the greatest potential to change the lives of at-risk orphans in today’s Russia.

Learn more about our work with Russian orphans by browsing this site. Please contact us if you have questions that aren’t answered here or if you are interested in partnering with us as an individual, church or corporation.

Join Us in Providing
a Legacy of Help and Hope
for Russian orphans.