News and Notes Spring 2019
This season’s news and notes covers donations to Robertson County affected by tornadoes, the refurbished MCH Family Outreach office in Houston, Spiritual Development Weekend and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Roger: A Second Chance
A little more than two years ago, Roger got a second chance to make his father proud. He had gotten into some trouble that led him to juvenile detention. However, instead of giving him his sentence, the judge gave him a choice: go to prison for six months, or try something new by going to Methodist Children’s Home where he could build a new life.
Howard Home: Celebrating A Legacy of Care
The Howard Home first opened its doors on October 10, 1925, and served as a haven of shelter and an environment to foster growth and renewal for hundreds of young people.
Development News Spring 2019
Building Hope Capital Campaign Update: The Nancy J. Bowen Home and the B.R. and Helen Greathouse Home will open their doors to residents and staff this summer. These homes will be the fourth and fifth with a new design built on the Waco campus.
MCH Class of 2019
Congratulations to our MCH students who earned their high school diplomas this year! We had two students graduate from public school, and 25 from the MCH charter school located on the Waco campus and operated in partnership with The University of Texas – University Charter School system.
Better Together
“It was really all God,” said Christina, recounting her journey out of bondage and into freedom and growth. “I was in prison for the second time when I gave birth to Elly,” said Christina. “During the end of my pregnancy I was in the medical unit where there was a chapel. On Wednesdays there was a program that was offered; it ended up changing my life.”
Celebrating a Dedicated Leader
In 1971, Tim Brown came to Methodist Children’s Home looking for a job that would allow him to complete his college degree. What he found was a distinguished career that transformed his life and the lives of many others.
Camp Rise Up 2019
Methodist Children’s Home residents are enjoying summer activities participating in Camp Rise Up, a day camp located on the Waco campus led by the MCH recreation department. Camp Rise Up utilizes Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) principles to help youth learn life skills and important self-regulation techniques. Residents participate in intentional experiential recreation activities such as […]
Trey Oakley named 11th president of Methodist Children’s Home
Trey Oakley was elected president/CEO of Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) in a special called meeting of the MCH Board of Directors on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Oakley, vice president for development at MCH, will succeed Tim Brown on July 1, following Brown’s retirement.
Celebration of Service honoring Tim and Susan Brown
MCH honored Tim and Susan Brown with a celebration of service at the Johnson Student Center on May 31. The Browns received proclamations and presentations from local, state and national elected officials, gifts from executives of partnering agencies and special gifts made by MCH youth. The mayor of Waco proclaimed May 31 to be “Tim […]