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Michele Silva’s dreams of a loving, happy family were crushed when abuse destroyed her marriage. With the well-being of her young children foremost in her mind, Silva received a list of community organizations that could provide assistance. One of the contacts was for Hannah Osborne, a case manager with MCH Family Outreach in Waco.
The day before Methodist Children’s Home became Malcolm’s new home, he had a sleepless night, worried he might miss his admissions appointment the next morning. Accountability and punctuality were values his military father instilled in him at an early age and would be what he relied on as he navigated the path that led him to MCH.
Devin came to Methodist Children’s Home when he was 13. Today he is a junior at the MCH charter school and says MCH has helped him discover identity and purpose.
Building a sense of courage to live life to the fullest and to help youth grow into the best versions of themselves. This is how Tim Price, director of outdoor education at Methodist Children’s Home, passionately describes the goal of the program.
Youth residents living on the Waco campus and Boys Ranch enjoyed the holiday weekend hunting for Easter eggs and opening their Easter baskets delivered by MCH staff.
Thank you to our MCH staff for dedicating years of service for children, youth and families across Texas and New Mexico.
While new homes continue to be built as part of the Building Hope capital campaign, the Harrell Memorial Chapel is designated as a “Legacy Building;” a structure whose rich history will be preserved as the ministry makes necessary improvements to ensure it is equipped to meet the needs of those in care now and in the future.
Spring 2021 news and notes include: MCH Receives GuideStar Platinum Seal, In Memory of Ruth Evelyn Daniels, Youth Compete in the McLennan County Jr. Livestock Show, and Winter Weather Response from MCH.
Nikkie, a senior who attends the University of Texas—University Charter School on the MCH Waco campus, is the first resident to receive the scholarship.
Throughout the month of April, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) staff across Texas and New Mexico raised awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM).