The Magazine of Methodist Children’s Home
By Kelly Lawson Pathway to Promise is creating spaces where young people can discover hope, healing and a life of flourishing. Every story at Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) begins differently. Some young people arrive having experienced instability or hardship that has interrupted nearly every part of life, from friendships to school to family. Others come […]
By Sarah Bey Like most brothers, Abraham and Tyler crack jokes about each other and are quick to poke fun. “We’re both big, but Tyler is bigger,” Abraham joked. “I used to be taller than Abraham but now he’s taller than me.” “And stronger,” Tyler quipped. The 14-year-old Hawaiian twins were born a minute apart […]
By Ken Sury Summer at Methodist Children’s Home is much more than a season on the calendar. “It is an opportunity to create experiences that help children, youth and families heal, grow and thrive,” said Traci Wagner, vice president for programs. “Across each campus, outreach office and program, our teams intentionally provide opportunities for learning, […]
By Ken Sury Life has been a chorus of hard knocks for Jemina Rodriguez-Olivares. She grew up in the foster care system, experienced domestic violence and then homelessness for herself and three young sons. One thing she has never lacked, however, was the motivation to improve her situation. Methodist Children’s Home Family Outreach in San […]
Transition Services Supports New College Students Over the summer months, Transition Services staff supported three young adults as they moved to their new homes on college campuses. Elizabeth moved into her dorm at the University of Texas at Austin, and began the E4Texas program, a three-semester vocational and post-secondary program that prepares adults for careers […]
The Sunshine magazine is published quarterly by Methodist Children’s Home.
