MCH stories

Development News Summer 2016

August 15, 2016

Legacy Luncheon Honors 2015-2016 Estate Gifts On June 17, 2016, MCH celebrated several benefactors at the Legacy Luncheon in Johnson Student Center. This year, five families were honored with a special presentation and bronze plaques that will be placed in the Mulkey Memorial Garden. The garden, located next to the Administration building on the Waco […]

Devin: Looking Toward the Future

August 15, 2016

Devin, a sophomore and resident at the Boys Ranch, has found his direction in life through the opportunities offered at Methodist Children’s Home. But it was not always like this for Devin. He had a tough time when he first came to MCH. “I got mad easily and cursed a lot,” Devin said. “Honestly, I […]

In Memoriam: Dr. Karyn Purvis

August 15, 2016

On April 12, 2016, Dr. Karyn Purvis passed away at the age of 66. As the director of the Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University, her contributions to child development research and trauma-informed care had a tremendous impact on many around the world. She was a great friend to Methodist Children’s Home and […]

Watching Over Our Children

August 15, 2016

A Day in the Life of MCH Home Parents They must first act as ‘shock absorbers’ to boys and girls who have been torn loose from their former lives…they must help heal wounds that cannot be seen on the surface…they must be a pattern for persons as young lives mature…they must have careful hands and […]

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

August 15, 2016

New Home Named for Former Resident Turned President On Friday, June 17, 2016, Methodist Children’s Home celebrated its new residential home with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It is the first home built on the Waco campus in more than five decades. The new home is named the Dr. Jack Kyle and Evelyn Daniels Home. Daniels served […]

MCH Summer Fun 2016

August 15, 2016

From horseback riding to cooling off in the pool, children and youth in our residential and outreach programs make the most of their summer. Check out the photo gallery below to see more of the summer fun!

News and Notes Summer 2016

August 15, 2016

End of the Year Awards 2016 Methodist Children’s Home recognized student achievements during award ceremonies the last week of school. On May 22 MCH celebrated graduates with Senior Sunday where several students were given Core Value awards and honors for academic achievements. All seniors were also given a Bible. Below is a list of Senior […]