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At the age of 15, Raven entered into a world of uncertainty when she came to live at Methodist Children’s Home. Although her grandmother gave Raven a lot of love and support, she hoped MCH would provide her granddaughter with more opportunities to succeed.
When Aman came to Methodist Children’s Home in 2010, he was only one year removed from living in India. American culture and language were still relatively new to him, and the only person he was close to was his mother. However when hard times led him to MCH, Aman showed his resilience by taking advantage of the opportunities provided to him, excelling both personally and academically.
When Alfonso was only 6 years old, he told his mother he wanted to be President of the United States. “I was shooting big,” he said. Even as a little boy, he had a big desire to contribute to the world around him. That ambition remained consistent throughout his life and led him to Methodist […]
Samrawit came to Methodist Children’s Home at the age of 15 searching for normalcy, security and support. Upon graduating from high school, Sam, as many of her friends and staff call her, said she was “determined to make something of her life.” To her, advanced education was a path to a bright future.
Transition Services at Methodist Children’s Home has a long-standing history of supporting and meeting the needs of youth who are transitioning into independence. As far back as the early 1920s, MCH recognized a need to give college assistance to young adults graduating from the MCH program. As the need was recognized and assistance was given, […]
Sharing from Experience The life experiences and vocational pursuits Jimmy Hammond can list are extensive and would be exhausting to most people. But sitting at his current station, a shared desk in a classroom in Killeen High School where he teaches criminal justice classes, Hammond breaks out into a wide smile. “I am living the […]
When Andrew came to MCH in 2010, he was just a quiet 13-year-old boy about to enter high school. But while attending the MCH charter school located on the Waco campus, Andrew took the initiative and made a choice that would ultimately lead to his future career while also opening a door of opportunity for […]
Achievement in education is a strong value young people receive at Methodist Children’s Home. Through scholarship opportunities available to MCH graduates to continue their education after high school, youth who previously might not have considered attending college find the support and motivation to create a bright future. Leticia Alilionwu came to MCH when she was 12 […]
Natalia Hazelwood came to Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) at the age of 16 longing for normalcy and stability. In the decade since, her journey has led her to now be a voice and advocate for other at-risk youth. Hazelwood began her journey at the age of 2 through several foster placements. By the age of […]
It is often a transition for youth when they come to Methodist Children’s Home, but for Noel it meant adjusting to a new country, not just to MCH. Noel is from Ethiopia and lived at the MCH Boys Ranch for two years. “I remember the day quite well when I left my home and family […]