We’re on a mission.
Our Story
When my husband, Chris, and I brought our two youngest children home from China, the road to FARM127 had already begun. God had placed in each of us a heart for the fatherless. This not only led us to adoption but also to volunteering with local organizations that serve vulnerable children.
In 2020, while volunteering here in Charlotte, our perspective of the fatherless expanded from not only young children in need of a home and family, but also to those young adults aging out of foster care with nowhere to go and little to no support.
James 1:27 tells us to care for the fatherless who need help. FARM127 was founded to answer this call
Co-Founder and Executive Director,
Bethany Knox
Mission
Fueled by biblical faith, our mission is to encourage, train, and nurture young adults aging out of foster care toward purpose-filled, productive adulthood.
Our Vision
A community where young adults aging out of foster care learn to thrive and know they are valued.
Why is FARM capitalized?
It’s an acronym to help us remember the principles that lead to healing and ultimately multiplication.
F - Fortify the mind
A - Affirm the person
R - Renew the spirit
M - Mobilize a generation
And the 127? What does that mean?
They are chapter and verse numbers for two scriptures that summarize our mission:
James 1: 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Genesis 1: 27 So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
Meet the team
Bethany Knox
Bethany Knox is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of FARM127. Her heart for vulnerable children and young adults grew through adoption, foster-care-related volunteer work, and a deep conviction that biblical faith calls the Church to care for the fatherless.
After she and her husband, Chris, brought their two youngest children home from China, Bethany continued serving with local organizations supporting vulnerable children and families. In 2020, her understanding of the need expanded as she began seeing the gap faced by young adults aging out of foster care: many stepping into adulthood without stable housing, family support, or a steady community around them.
Bethany leads FARM127 with a desire to create more than a program. Her vision is for a safe, Christ-centered community where young adults are known, supported, encouraged, and given room to grow into purpose-filled adulthood. FARM127’s mission is rooted in James 1:27 and the call to care for those who need family, belonging, and practical help.
Chris Knox
Chris Knox is the Co-Founder of FARM127 and shares a deep commitment to serving young adults aging out of foster care. Alongside Bethany, Chris helped shape the vision for FARM127 out of a desire to respond faithfully to the needs of the fatherless and to help create a place where young adults can experience safety, dignity, and long-term support.
Chris brings a steady, practical presence to the work of FARM127. His heart is to see young adults surrounded by healthy relationships, real-life guidance, and a Christ-centered community that helps them move toward independence without having to walk alone.
As FARM127 grows, Chris helps carry the long-term vision of creating a farm-based community where housing, mentorship, life skills, work, faith, and belonging come together in one supportive environment.