The JF Reeve Center is coming to life — and it will be a place of safe space, hope, and faith for children and youth in Tarneveni, Romania.
This center is named for John Frank Reeve, cofounder of Another Child, who spent nearly 25 years serving this community. John’s heart was always with the older youth who needed guidance, role models, and a place to belong. Before he passed, he dreamed of a center where teens and preteens could grow in faith, learn life skills, and find steady mentors. The JF Reeve Center is our commitment to make that dream real.
Progress on the youth-center portion has been steady and encouraging. Most of the major structural work is finished, and the full run of wiring and plumbing is completed — those are the core systems that keep a building safe and usable. We are now moving into the next phase: installing windows, laying flooring, and bringing in appliances and fixtures that will make the rooms warm, welcoming, and ready for programs. Our goal remains to open the center by summer 2027.
Financially, we are hopeful. Most of the funding is in place, and we are close to securing a pledge that would allow us to complete the final phase of work. We ask you to join us in prayer that this last support comes in soon so we can stay on schedule and open our doors to the children who are waiting.
The Reeve Center is more than a single facility. Our plans for the full property are intentionally broad so we can meet multiple needs in the community:
- A multipurpose indoor facility that serves both older youth and Point of Hope (POH) children who need a large, safe indoor space for games, assemblies, and seasonal activities. This flexible building will host Bible studies, mentorship groups, art and music classes, and community events.
- Housing for mission teams on the property. By welcoming Another Child mission teams to stay on site, we will reduce lodging costs for volunteers and also offset some of the operational expenses of the ministry, making our work more sustainable and increasing the number of hands available to serve the children.
- A warehouse at the back of the property to store humanitarian aid. This central location will streamline the sorting and distribution of supplies we send each year, ensuring aid reaches families quickly and efficiently.
- An athletic area with space for soccer, basketball, and volleyball — safe places for kids to play, learn teamwork, and grow in healthy habits.
Every element of the plan is designed to multiply impact: safe programs for youth, practical support for families, efficient aid distribution, and longterm sustainability through mission team lodging.
We are grateful for the many friends and partners who have carried this vision forward with prayer, encouragement, and gifts. If you feel led, please pray with us for the final financial support to arrive quickly. Your prayers and continued partnership will help us meet our target and open the JF Reeve Center on schedule.
Thank you for believing in these children and for helping us build a place where they can grow on a firm foundation of faith. We will keep sharing updates as the work continues and look forward to celebrating the opening with you in summer 2027.
With gratitude,
Tim Oloffson
Executive Director, Another Child Foundation
