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By Allison Hamby Allen History has produced memorable leaders named Ivan — some feared, like Ivan the Terrible, and others admired, like Ivan the Great. At Methodist Children’s Home, there’s a different kind of Ivan. At just 15 years old, this quiet, seemingly shy young man is emerging as a leader in his own era: […]
By Allison Hamby Allen “One must work and dare if one really wants to live.” — Vincent Van Gogh At just 14, Allan left his home in Guatemala, where he had lived with his mother and brothers, speaking only Spanish. Born in the United States, he returned to Guatemala as an infant but made the […]
At just 17-years-old, Kristopher has already experienced a lifetime of challenges and transformations. Leaving his home in Dallas, where he was one of nine siblings, he arrived at Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) in September 2022 seeking a fresh start. Reflecting on his past, Kristopher openly discusses the circumstances that led to his decision to seek […]
Cadence remembers being a very different person three years ago when she first arrived to Methodist Children’s Home as an eighth grader. “I wasn’t opposed to coming to MCH, but I still came mad,” said the now-16-year-old high school sophomore. “I wasn’t in a good place with my mom at the time and had been […]
By Russell Rankin Carmelo hasn’t stopped smiling since he arrived at Methodist Children’s Home a little more than a year ago, two days after his 17th birthday. Admitting that mistakes and bad decisions led to him being sent to a youth detention facility, Carmelo said he worked as hard as he could to prove he […]
Destiny came to Methodist Children’s Home in the summer of 2022 with her twin brother, Devin. The two 16-year-olds are the youngest in a family that consists of five sets of twins. MCH has become a haven for Destiny after a health crisis disrupted her homelife. “Destiny and her brother came to MCH because their […]
Allison Smith doesn’t mince words describing the impact Methodist Children’s Home is making in the life of her son, Colin. “It was by design MCH came into our lives,” she said. Colin was 12 years old when his family relocated from Indiana to Texas in 2018. They moved again two years later during the COVID-19 […]
Talking with Kat in the charter school courtyard at Methodist Children’s Home is not a simple task, but for good reason. The 16-year-old greets and hugs nearly every person who walks by. Every teacher is her “favorite teacher.”
It’s not surprising those around Ei’Terrian, or “ET,” describe his personality as infectious. His charisma and humor are noticeable within minutes of speaking with him.
Taylor’s smile and spunk bring energy to the room as she talks about her journey to Methodist Children’s Home. She has a confidence in her voice and a hopefulness in her heart – the type of personality that leads one to believe she was always a vibrant young lady with bold ideas for a bright future. But Taylor admits she did not always have such an optimistic outlook.
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