Chip and Joanna Gaines Deliver a 'Fixer Upper' Transformation to a Girls Shelter with a Heart-Melting Mission

Andrea Morris : Feb 25, 2021
Faithwire.com

"So proud of this community of women. This story will always have a special place in our hearts..." -Joanna Gaines

[Faithwire.com] Chip and Joanna Gaines' latest project, "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home" involves transforming an emergency girls shelter in Waco, Texas into a chic and comfortable home. (Screengrab image: via Instagram)

The newly brightened space is home to about 16 girls at a time, ranging in age from 5-21. They stay in the shelter for up to 90 days, then transition into more long-term solutions like foster care, Yahoo reports.

The Gaines duo worked with Barbara and Trasha who oversee the 3,900 square foot shelter to ensure that it had a cozy feel. And Joanna's sister Jenny, who volunteers at the shelter, shared her ideas throughout the project.

Barbara said the remodeling will help the girls understand that there can always be change and that change can be a good thing. She added that the mission of the shelter is to "give each girl a chance to succeed"... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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