MCH stories

MCH Staff on Standby (SOS) Program Helps Youth Prepare for First Day of School

August 14, 2020

Members of the Methodist Children’s Home “Staff on Standby” (SOS) team are helping prepare MCH students for their first day of school. The SOS program is a new initiative at MCH designed for employees who do not serve in direct childcare roles but want to support the childcare program.

MCH introduces new mission, vision statements

July 22, 2020

Following a yearlong strategic planning process and full endorsement by the ministry’s Board of Directors, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) introduced new vision and mission statements designed to guide the organization forward. Our Vision: We empower all we serve to experience life to the fullest. Our Mission: We equip children, youth and families to flourish by […]

Methodist Children’s Home Again Receives Highest Charity Rating

June 2, 2020

Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) once again received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, according to Trey Oakley, president/CEO of MCH. The four-star rating is the highest designation given by the nation’s largest charity evaluator to organizations demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. “We are committed at Methodist Children’s Home to providing […]

MCH Bulldogs selected for FCA Victory Bowl

May 29, 2020

  Dremon and Joseph, members of the MCH Bulldogs six-man football team and recent high school graduates, will represent Methodist Children’s Home in the 2020 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Victory Bowl all-star game on June 6. The game will have a unique twist this year to account for restrictions due to COVID-19. The FCA […]

Embracing God’s Plan

May 28, 2020

Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn. In this featured story, two families from Dallas and Tyler Texas share their journey becoming foster parents through the MCH Family Outreach foster care program.

A Tribute to the Chapel Hill Homes

May 28, 2020

As part of the Building Hope capital campaign, Dorothy DeShong, Mamie Mitchell, Prothro, Price, and Zimmerman homes will be replaced with four new homes that will better meet current licensing standards and the needs of children and youth today and in the future. In this story, MCH pays tribute to the families who provided these homes.

Development News 2020

May 28, 2020

This season in Development News: Methodist Children’s Home recently completed the Legacy Garden, built adjacent to the Mulkey Memorial Garden, and lists the top 20 churches for direct gifts and total giving for the 2019 year.

Employee Service Awards 2020

May 28, 2020

Methodist Children’s Home recognizes staff members for their years of dedicated service.

MCH Family Outreach: Stories of Impact Spring 2020

May 28, 2020

Featuring stories of impact from four of our MCH Family Outreach locations: El Paso, Houston, Lubbock and Waco.

Celebrating the Service of Moe Dozier

May 28, 2020

On Jan. 24, 2020, Methodist Children’s Home celebrated the service of Moe Dozier, vice president for programs. Dozier retired after 14 years with MCH. The celebration was held at Johnson Student Center and attended by many current and former staff, representatives from partnering agencies, current MCH residents, and members of the Dozier family.