Unbridled ACTS
Acts of love – for God’s glory
We have been called to serve unwed pregnant teens, share Christ’s love, and minister to their needs while they carry their baby to term. Unbridled ACTS may be reached at 1-877-553-4129 or visit their website.
Ralph and Doris Doud Unbridled ACTS
About Ralph and Doris Doud
As a young girl, Doris Eilts told people that when she was old enough, she would have a home for foster children. She said that the home would have to be big because she had been called to take care of many children. As a young, single adult, she began taking care of children through the Social Service program.Doris married Ralph Doud in 1946, only after he promised to help her with her calling. As a couple, they began taking care of WWII widows and their children. As time passed, few women needed help, but there were still children who needed care. For the next 20 years, their home became a haven for unwanted children.
In 1968, Ralph and Doris felt God’s calling to expand their home. They brought nine acres outside of Elizabeth, CO, and began building a home. Ralph was a contractor but he could not stop working in order to build his own home. Each day he would tell Doris and the kids what needed to be done and they would work all day to accomplish the task. This included digging the foundation and basement of the home with a shovel, pick, and five gallon bucket. Through God’s provision, the Doud's completed this home over the next several years.
Throughout their ministry, the Doud's had four biological children, adopted eight children, and took in over 80 foster children. Just a few years ago, Ralph and Doris realized they were too old to care for babies, but God’s calling was still present. Doris was given the vision of an unwed mother’s home. She and Ralph would care for the mothers and teach them to care for their babies. Doris went to be with the Lord in December, 2002, and never saw this vision materialize. In the summer of 2003, Ralph Doud donated this home to Unbridled ACTS Ministries.
Unbridled ACTS
We are a Colorado non-profit organization ministering to girls experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Prior to moving into the Doud House, each girl must commit to carrying her child to term. While living there, she will be required to continue her education, attend church services, Bible studies, and other activities with the host family. She will be assisted in making the decision to parent her child or place her child for adoption.
Our administrative office is located at 1331 17th Street, Suite 808, Denver, CO 80202. You may reach us at 1-877-553-4129 or visit our website.
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