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ONE CHILD... ONE life... a WORLD of OPPORTUNITY
at the Presbyterian HOME for Children
2011 ANNUAL REPORT
promise
extraordinary
vol.06
{brought to you through the generous contribution of CHANCY & STUART WEST}
my roots and wings.org
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ROOTS and WINGS has been chosen as the name of this publication because we have a deep desire to give both of these to each child that comes to us:
ROOTS t o nourish and establish them, to ground them in who God says they are and to give them room to grow with a place and people who embody home;
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WINGS that they may soar beyond whatever hinders them and achieve much more than they have planned for themselves.
Breezy Adams,
VICE CHAIRMAN
Jerry Rohane,
TREASURER
Jean Stuntz,
SECRETARY
Geoffrey Wright,
PAST CHAIRMAN
Diane Baker
Dick Doyle
Shirley Fancher
Janice Hamilton
Charles B. Kitsman
Christy Kocsis
Wanda Whittenburg
Dawn Wells
ALWAYS GROWING,
James B. Austin IV, Chairman of the Board
Olen C. Wilson
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with family teachers Doug & Sue Vermeulen
Many people ask Sue and me, “How did you
develop such a passion for working with children?”
Looking back, we see three vital facets that
fed our vocational passion.
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GIVING OURSELVES TO THE ETERNAL.
Passion beckons us to gaze beyond the pain
and pleasures of this world into eternity.
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Make a list entitled “what will last forever?”
It seems it’s quite short: God, His Word, others.
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with Dr. Scott Sticksel
financial information
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Sonya Letson
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On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank each of you for the faithfulness that
you showed to The Children’s Home during 2011. The Roots and Wings banquet last March
was a tremendous success thanks to people like you. As we venture further into the uncharted
waters of 2012, I would like to challenge you to continue to give to The Children’s Home out
of the resources that God has blessed you with. Your generosity allows us to give each child
exactly what he or she needs to grow and succeed as an individual and to discover the world
of opportunity that lies in front of them.
CHAIRMAN
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We all have so many things to be thankful for, and as we turn the page to a new season and a
new beginning, we at The Children’s Home are excited to be the new beginning that these
children long for. Each child that God has placed on our campus is like a puzzle with a few
missing pieces, and we at The Children’s Home want to be the family, sense of stability and
Christ-like example that fills in the missing spaces so that they can see the entire picture, a
picture that we hope shows them the limitless potential each possess.
James B. Austin IV,
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Proverbs 22:6 tells us that we are to “train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is
old, he will not depart from it.” This verse well represents what The Children’s Home is all
about, which is to take these kids from a tough environment and work with them, care for
them and help them reach their God-given potential.
BOARD of TRUSTEES
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GREETINGS! While we have many exciting things to look forward to this year at The
Children’s Home, I want to pause, look back at 2011 and reflect on the many ways God chose
to bless The Children’s Home. If there is one thing that sticks out in my mind, it would be
how much we have grown. The Children’s Home has a wonderful staff, and we have close to
fifty children entrusted to our care. We are in the process of shifting focus towards a more
permanent placement environment so that we have the opportunity to provide our kids with
the long-term guidance and care that they so desperately need.
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GIVING OURSELVES TO SOMETHING
BIGGER THAN OURSELVES.
Passionate people are not the center of their
own universe but an integral part of God’s
universe. Like Jesus, passionate people live to
expand the eternal Kingdom of God.
GIVING OURSELVES TO GLORIFY GOD.
Our blood races, our passions are enflamed,
when we recite the first question and answer
of the Westminster Shorter Catechism:
Q: What is the chief end of man?
A: To glorify God and enjoy Him forever!
To glorify God is to make Him bigger and
bigger in our personal lives. Then, we point
those around us to Him, making Him bigger
and bigger in their lives as well.
May your life be filled with the lasting passion and
joy that comes from investing wholeheartedly in that
which will endure.
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who are
As it grew, Allen Early, Sr., an Amarillo
businessman and philanthropist, donated
land from an old military school at 1700 NW
13th Street for the expansion of the Presbyterian Home for Children which soon cared for
37 children. At this time, the majority of the
children served were those whose parents had
passed away or who were financially unable
to provide for them.
The Presbyterian Home for Children was
further expanded in 1948 at the current
location of 3400 S. Bowie. Dr. Thomsen
purchased this land from Mr. Charles Wolflin
for a mere $2500. The initial construction
included four cottages and an administration
building. This complex was dubbed, “Miracle
on 34th Street.”
It is upon this foundation that we operate the
7 cottages we have today: 2 which provide
love and shelter to younger children (ages 5 10), 4 adolescent homes, and a Transitional
Living Cottage for juniors and seniors as well
as continued care for alumni as they pursue
college or a career. Each cottage cares for 4-8
kids in a family setting.
The majority of our kids now come from
situations of abuse or neglect. In a safe and
joyful atmosphere, our homes encourage the
kids to be kids and work to develop areas of
passion so that each child might reach his or
her full potential. We seek to impart to them
the tools and security necessary to explore
and to experience success and failure safely
with confidence of continued relationship.
Each of our homes utilizes proven programs
geared toward the ages and abilities of the
child to teach each one the skills necessary
for a successful life. From table manners to
interviewing for a job to building healthy
relationships, these programs provide the
backbone of our campus.
The heart, however, is the consistent love and
compassion of Family Teaching couples,
Assistants and PRN staff as we seek to bring
up these individuals - challenging them and
providing them with a variety of opportunities so that they might grow into wellrounded, Christ-centered people.
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In February of 1923, Dr. R. Thomsen, the
minister for what is now known as First
Presbyterian Church, and some friends were
meeting for coffee at the Amarillo Hotel
when they noticed three children standing
outside crying. The children were orphaned,
hungry and in need of clean clothing. Dr.
Thomsen and his friends fed and clothed the
children and found them proper care.
However, the memory of those little crying
faces prompted Dr. Thomsen to search for a
way to help other little ones as well, and
March 1, 1924, the Presbyterian Home for
Children was opened.
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The Presbyterian Home for Children is a place where lives are nurtured, dreams are formed and futures are shaped. This was true at our
earliest beginnings and continues to be true today. As world circumstances have changed, so have the needs of children. The Children’s
Home has proven over time a readiness to adjust to meet those evolving needs.
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IMPORTANT STUFF we want you to know
EXCITING NEWS from Union Cottage
Three young ladies were baptized on January 29th!
We are so blessed to be able to walk beside them on
their spiritual journey.
1 ST PLACE WINNERS
At the 2011 Electric Lights Parade, The Children’s
Home won first place for a non-profit for our float!
SPECIAL TRIPS
During the Christmas holiday, two of our homes
were able to make special trips! The CW All-Stars
traveled to Denver, CO to attend the Broncos vs.
Chiefs football game. They also enjoyed visiting the
Denver zoo and aquarium. Union Cottage made a
trip to Lubbock to visit the Science Spectrum and
the Silent Wings Museum.
DRIVING MENTOR NEEDED
We are in need of driving mentors to help our
teenages learn to drive. Call the office at 352-5771 if
you’re interested (and brave!).
VISIT my roots and wings.org
We invite you to spend a moment or two visiting our
redesigned website! Learn about The Children’s
Home, find out how to get more involved and give
online. If one of these stories captures your heart,
share it easily on twitter and facebook!
In-kind contributions allow you to participate
in the ministry of The Children’s Home by
providing goods, skills, or services. And they
are tax deductible contributions.
• Beef & Chicken
• Camping & Hiking Equipment
• multi-person tents
• sleeping bags
• fishing gear - tackle, rod and reels
• camping stoves
• backpacking equipment
• Digital Camera
Cannon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP with
18-55 mm Lens (or comparable)
• 2 Push Lawn Mowers
• Lawn Chairs
• Book Shelf (5‘x6’)
• Camper (16’x20’ bumper pull
that sleeps 4-6)
• Large Armoire
for scrapbooking supplies
• Living Room Chair
(upholstered, neutral colors)
Thank you to everyone who had a part
in fulfilling so many of the items on our
previous wish list! May the Lord bless
you as you have blessed us!
A special THANK YOU to all of our friends who LOVED on our kids, Family Teachers and staff over the
Christmas holiday! We were blessed with parties, gifts, food, clothing and monetary donations... to name just a few.
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Keisha* has a very unique story: she placed herself at The Children’s
“They’re so nice, and want to help in
Home in November 2011. But then, very little about this 17-year old
every way – taking me to all my
Tascosa High School senior is typical.
appointments, driving me to and
choices which hurt Keisha enough that she finally decided last year to
move in with a neighboring family. It was better, but still difficult.
For months, Keisha woke at 5 am, got ready and walked an hour to
school at Palo Duro High School. When classes ended at 3 pm, she
walked two hours to her job at McDonald’s at I-40 and Western, working
from work. They barely even knew
me, but they already cared.”
Keisha realizes now she has spent the
majority of her childhood in survival
mode. “I didn’t ever really get to be a
kid, and I miss that.”
5 pm - 3 am. A friend gave her a ride home to then sleep an hour or so
These days, Keisha is trying to worry
before waking at 5 am to do it all over again. She tried her best to keep
less, trust more and have a little fun
up her grades, but admits, “I fell asleep in class a lot.”
along the way – taking time to simply
Keisha was grateful to her new live-in family, but they struggled
hang out with friends, write poetry,
financially and relied on her more and more to make ends meet. “I really
listen to music and... just breathe.
care about them, but my money stopped going to where it should.”
After high school, she plans to
Next, she moved in with a lady from church. During that time, she met
two women who changed her life, Mary Strong of the Families in Transition Program and Jennifer Hall of the Safe Schools Healthy Students
continue to work at McDonald’s and
attend Amarillo College. She’d love to
be a pediatrician or psychiatrist.
Mental Health Program. “They gave me clothes and bus vouchers so I
The possibilities are endless now that
wouldn’t have to walk everywhere. They helped a lot.”
she can actually plan for tomorrow.
They also connected Keisha with an AISD counselor who thought The
Children’s Home might be the perfect solution. “They weren’t sure if I
could get in since I was placing myself, but it worked out. I’m here.”
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by Marcy McKay
She had a hard home life growing up. Her mom made poor choices –
One of our GREATEST JOYS is REDEEMING CHILDHOOD. So many who come to us have never experienced
the innocence, freedom and joy that should be present in the early years of life. Instead, they have known pain, turmoil and
adult responsibility. We seek to be the vessel through which the LORD’S RESTORATION is poured out.
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ONE CHILD... The Children’s Home has the privilege of CARING for over 80 kids over the course of a year. 80 individuals... 80 circumstances... 80 hearts in desperate need of tending.
OU R GOAL is that we will be about what is in the best interest of 1 child... 1 child... 1 child... eighty times over.
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“The Children’s Home lets you
put the past behind you, and
start a new beginning. It’s amazing.
Yeah, I’m still nervous, but that’s
For Keisha, respite came immediately. She credits her Family Teachers,
okay. For the first time ever, I can
Shannon and Phil Anderson, with much of the positive change in her life.
be whoever I want to be.”
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{as CHILDREN see it} Overheard: “Do you want to play cars with me?”
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“What?” “Do you want to play cars with me?” “Oh. No.” “You’re supposed to say ‘No, thank you.’” “No thanks.”
“No! You’re supposed to say ‘No, thank you.’” “Fine. No, thank you.” “OK. But, I wasn’t talking to you.”
win, lose or draw
Given the chance to go home, Staci* took it. But she
family time
One of the benefits of The Children’s Home is our
great expectations
College-student Krystal worked at Chick-fil-a a mere
soon discovered that it wasn’t what she had hoped
unique ability to provide a home for large sibling
three months before being promoted to “trainer.”
for. Continued conflict prompted her to ask if she
groups while still meeting the individual needs of
The only other two trainers at her location are a
could return. Of course, we said, “Yes!”
each child. From younger homes with
manager and an employee who has been with the
age-appropriate therapeutic programs to the TLC
company much longer. We are so proud of Krystal
cottage that guides older teens into adulthood, we are
and her great success with this company known for its
strategically situated to minister to wide age-ranges
high standards for employees and customer service.
while also providing regular opportunities for
We know that it heralds great things for her future.
This young artist is focused on taking advantage of
all that is available to her at The Children’s Home.
One such occasion comes in the shape of a mission
trip to Guatemala that Staci is hoping to be a part of
this summer. While such experiences can’t replace a
traditional family, they help to establish a broad
foundation for a successful future.
strengthening family bonds.
CONGRATULATIONS Krystal!
(Krystal lives in the Transitional Living Concepts cottage at
The Children’s Home and attends WTA&M in Canyon, TX.)
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ONE LIFE... hurting people hurt people. We see the proof of this daily in the lives of so many of our kids affected by deeply wounded parents whose own pain resulted from being raised by similarly broken souls.
It is a progression that extends back and back and back... We purpose to break those cycles of drug use, of abuse, of poverty and of living from a place of woundedness so that our kids can live to the fullest,
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so that they can DANCE THROUGH LIFE without the past dictating their steps.
re bounding joy
“I want to be a vet. I am really good at being with animals.
I want to help animals around the world so they won’t become
extinct (I’m really good at Science)... Well.. I have a lot of things
that I want to be...
Eleven-year-old Nichole* has passion, excitement and IDEAS. Full of confidence
that she can, indeed, do anything she sets her mind to do, her vision for her future, like
her energy for today, is boundless. She is dreaming big and wide, and it is beautiful.
It is a beauty that stands in sharp contrast to the story that is her past and that might
have been her future. That was a story of chaos and pain, of hurt and disappointment, of broken lives and broken promises. “If I hadn’t come to The Children’s
Home, I think I would’ve had a very bad future.”
But, thankfully, that is not her future now. Two years ago, Nichole and her sister came
to live at Presbyterian Home for Children and began the process of being restored
and cherished. It has been two years of ups and downs culminating in the recent
decision by the Department of Family and Protective Services to end the roller
coaster and Nichole’s parent’s parental rights.
“There’s not even a chance I’ll go home again... I felt sad, but in a way, I didn’t
because I think I needed that. My parents would sometimes show up and sometimes
not show up (for visits). I think they should have known to come, and they should
have come... I would get very upset, frustrated and angry...”
Nichole’s number one wish is that she could “restart my life all over in a good way.”
She realizes that’s merely a wish. Whether being adopted or remaining here at The
Children’s Home, she’s excited about what the next few years may bring. “I have
people here who actually care about me and take care of me. I have a good education, food to eat and a good environment to live in... I like a lot of things here.”
...like, I want to be a cosmetologist, and I want to be a house designer... and I want to design clothes... I love to shop. If I could do anything, I’d shop... and I’m really good at...
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a WORLD of OPPORTUNITY... is perpetuated each day at The Children’s Home as your FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS and IN-KIND GIVING WORK TOGETHER
to fill the gap between the 26% provided by the state and our annual operating budget.
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That we are able to serve each child that comes to us with excellence is a direct result of YOUR GENEROSITY .
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Even the best camera cannot fully capture the beauty of a
For a child who has known hunger, the gift is a feeling of
sunset or the majesty of a mountain view. There is always
security, confidence that he will be taken care of. Then,
so much more going on than what is revealed. The setting
many more amazing aspects come into play. The child
sun reflecting in the eastern sky, the scent of pine and the
prepares for life by working with the Family Teacher to
chill in the air as the wind rolls down the mountain are all
plan a menu for the coming week. Money management
left untold in the photo.
and budgeting are taught as, together, they make a list and
The same is true for the day to day at The Children’s
shop for groceries.
Home. Things are usually more than what is immediately
Like our sunset, the five dollars still holds some surprises.
apparent. A high-five or an “I’m proud of you!” is more
Memories are made and self-expression occurs as the child
than just approval in the moment – it is weaponry against
“experiments” with his own recipe. Relational healing is
negative voices from the past. A report card of A’s and B’s
witnessed as he recreates his favorite dish that was
is more than the soon-to-come reward – it is reinforcement
“Mom’s best!”
for a burgeoning self-confidence. An opportunity to
provide a home for a child is an opportunity to change
a life.
Just when you think all the colors and views have reached
their climactic peak, there is still one last vision to be seen
every day as our families
When our Champions support the Presbyterian Home for
Children through their giving, the gift extends well beyond
its purchase power. For example, The Children’s Home
spends $5 per day to feed a child. As you might guess, that
gather around a table, give
thanks to God and share life together.
Thank you for being a part of making the “so much more”
possible at The Children’s Home.
$5 buys so much more than groceries.
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a WORLD of OPPORTUNITY... to have many and varied experiences that shape your world-view and self-view, to have a safe place to heal and to discover and to grow,
to be confident that your needs, from physical to spiritual, emotional to educational, will be met, to walk through the joys and difficulties of life and to know that you are not alone .
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Hope came in the form of a mission trip. Every summer, The Children’s Home takes a group
on a mission trip to Belize. This past year, the trip was scheduled for July 14 - 24, and Kyle was
selected to go. Like a slowly unfolding nightmare, everything seemed to go wrong with Kyle’s
passport. The Visa office needed another signature. The Children’s Home paid to have it
expedited, but there was no word of its status for weeks.
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Sixteen-year-old Kyle* arrived at The Children’s Home planning to live here for six to twelve
months while his mother got back on her feet. Tragically, she died in February 2011. The two
were extremely close, and the loss was a crushing blow.
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Two days before the trip, still no passport had arrived. When told of his options: not go, or join
the group two days later, Kyle’s shoulders slumped and his face fell. When asked how he felt, he
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Family Teacher, agreed to fly later with Kyle. The Children’s Home changed Kyle’s and KC’s
flights to July 16, and checked daily on the passport.
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asked what advice he’d give to a new kid arriving, he said, “I’d say this is gonna be a better
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John found this sign on the FedEx door when he arrived: “Due to weather delays, Saturday
deliveries will be 30 minutes late.” Scottie Phillips, one of Kyle’s Family Teachers, convinced
the airline to leave the gate open.
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July 16: John Emmitt, Director of Research and Development, planned to be at the FedEx
office when they opened at 8:30 am to pick up the promised overnight package. Kyle’s flight
was scheduled to leave at 9:45 am, meaning the gate would close at 9:15. KC checked Kyle’s
luggage, confident. Kyle, still waiting, couldn’t check-in for the international flight without
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July 15: an envelope arrived for Kyle, but there was no passport inside - a bureaucratic error.
The rest of that Friday, The Children’s Home frantically coordinated with the Visa office in
Houston to have a new passport made and sent.
Once John had Kyle’s actual passport in hand, he sped towards. the
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As Kyle adjusts to his new life, he understands
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a WORLD of OPPORTUNITY... “Imagine waking up ever y single morning and facing YOUR HEROES. They’ve been through so much and are finding success no matter what they are facing in life.
p. They are laughing and joking and facing life. I always tell them they will be more successful in life than I ever was because they are so much further along than I was at their age. - Arnie Padilla, Family Teacher
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(L TO R) TOP: Scott Sticksel, Sonya Letson, Christy Kocsis MIDDLE: Geoffrey Wright, Diane Baker, James Austin, Shirley Fancher, Chuck Kitsman
BOTTOM: Dawn Wells, Janice Hamilton, Dick Doyle, Jerry Rohane NOT PICTURED: Breezy Adams, Wanda Whittenburg, Jean Stuntz, Olen Wilson
Tabitha Lawlis & Jacob Gillette
We are pleased to have Louis and Stacey Holt serve as the Family Teaching couple in Kilgore Cottage, one of
our homes for middle and high school girls. We are also blessed to welcome three new Assistant Family
Teachers: Tabitha Lawlis, Jacob Gillette and (not pictured) Megan Bryne. We are thankful to add this wonderful
group of people to our team of caring individuals who seek to provide the stability and love that our kids
need in their lives.
a body service
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Louis & Stacey Holt
The Presbyterian Home for Children is truly blessed with a dynamically impacting board of trustees made up
of many active community members who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise. During this year of
honorable service, they have shepherded an increase in the number of children we serve through life-changing
experiences ranging from Bible studies and mission trips to skills and relationship training, from equine therapy
and counseling to tutoring and academic excellence programing. At the same time, the Board has worked to
increase the efficient use of human and financial resources through strategic hires and program updates while
sharing the story of The Children’s Home through insightful newsletters and an engaging website.
This WORLD of OPPORTUNITY is also for those of
US
who get to work with these HEROES every day –
who get to be a part of something so much greater than ourselves, who get to be used by the Lord to accomplish
HIS PLANS – to be a part of His work of REDEEMING LIVES .
Beyond this, each board member has made individual investments in the lives of the children by getting to
know them on an personal and individual level – regularly sharing dinners in individual homes and participating in events such as pumpkin carving, Christmas parties, and field days. Thank you to our board for lending
not only your expertise but also your time and your hearts to The Children’s Home.
It’s easy to see
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; from saving the
rainforests to educational reform.
People love to
champion
a cause. But in my experience,
nothing compares to
championing
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child
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how The Children’s Home creates a WORLD of OPPORTUNITY for each child, as well as for those blessed to work with them,
but one of the greatest opportunities available is for friends and supporters to be involved with The Children’s Home.
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with Dr. Scott Sticksel
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The Sticksels are long-time friends of The Children’s Home. In the summer of 2009, Dr. Scott answered a call to the position of
President of The Children’s Home. It is his heart’s mission to position The Children’s Home for sustainable excellence for the next
hundred years. Dr. Scott and his wife, Jennifer, have two children: Shelby and Hayden.
q: What do you mean when you use the words “championing a child”?
a: Several years ago a research study was conducted by Dr. Simpson out in the Los Angeles area. The question he
was trying to answer was “why do some at-risk children, who live in terrible circumstances, turn out to be great,
contributing members of society (such as author, Army combat veteran and youth advocate Wes Moore, or
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher of “The Blind Side” fame), while the other children living in the
same conditions, even in the same neighborhoods, turn out to be drug dealers or gang members, or die young or
end up in jail or pregnant at a young age?” After looking at all the variables from change of location to more
financial resources to better schools, etc…, the only statistically significant variable that made the difference was
what he called, “the champion variable.” One person had to believe in that child and be committed to him or
her…no matter what. It could be a coach, an aunt, a friend, a grandparent, literally anyone who would say, “I
will stick by you through the ups and downs of your life. I will never quit on you.”
q: How does Dr. Simpson’s research relate to the supporters and donors to The Children’s Home?
a: What I’ve seen is that donors can give to the children in any of three ways; through their time, their
talent/expertise and through their financial resources. Once a person begins to get involved in the life of a child
in any of these three ways, it becomes transformational.
q: Transformational?
a: The obvious link is that the investment begins the journey for this one child toward a great future; but the other
side of the transformation is what it does in the life of the champion. I am convinced that some of our team
members here at The Children’s Home are, quite simply, addicted to seeing lives turned around and great
outcomes. Seeing a child’s dreams become a reality and knowing that God used you to accomplish His purpose is
so gratifying…and life-changing.
There are those from the community who give to the children by coming and reading with them or coaching
them through their homework. Others give of their time and talents by taking the child on a fun adventure to a
ranch or by teaching him or her to plant and grow a garden. Some become champions for a child by providing
the essentials that they need in life by financially supporting that child.
q: What’s the punch line?
a: The opportunities for people to get involved in the lives of the children are endless and “championing a child” is
one of the greatest life-changing opportunities that anyone can have.
memorial gifts
DONATIONS January 01 through December 31, 2011
MEMORIALS
GAVE
aBreeann & Matt Adams
Alfred Altmiller
Amarillo Post Office
Maintenance Dept
Wilma Anglin
French &
George W Arrington
Joyce Attebury
Ann & JB Austin III
bDorothy Baggerly
Sinda Barnard
Marylou Barnes
Nina Barras
Dorothy Benjamin
Helen & Dean Bigham
Patricia & Travis H Boles
Mary Jane Bordelon
Cassandra & David Boren
Sidney & John Boyce, Jr
Anne & James C Boyce
Maureen & Peter M Boyce
Janie & Edward W Bradley
Ann & Joe Brown
Dennis H Brown
Cheryl & Garnett C Bryan
Myra Anne &
Thomas Bunkley
Vicki Wilmarth &
Rohn Butterfield
Ellen & Bob Byrd
Lou & TJ Byrd
c
Norma &
Thomas R Cambridge
Carol & Kevin Cantrell
Jen Carter
Lana & Mike Carter
Mary & WA Carter
Pat Cathcart
Pat & Lawton Clark
Paul A. Clark
Ditt & Toni Cline
Kerby Lane Book Club
Cheryl & Jerry J Cochran
Shirley Collins
Virginia & Douglas Cooley
Jimmie & Robert Cotton
Countiss, Brian &
Bailey Courtney
Harold Cree
Glenna & Robert S Curl
dTricia & Peter A Dallas
Jackie Daugherty
Norma & Bryan Dawson
JoAnn & Tommy Dement
Katherine Diem
are a thoughtful and loving way express your condolences while honoring the deceased and their family.
Lisa Dillman
Dobervich Family Trust
Kathy & Don Dodson
Danny & Ray E Doherty
Bernice A Doshier
e
Carol Eck
Scott M Edwards
Suzanne & Terry Ensey
LuNette & Craig Evetts
National Bank
fFirstBarber
Shop
First Presbyterian Church
Littlefield, TX
Tulia, TX
Holmes Family Foundation
Pat & Don Fox
RL Franklin
William F Franklin
gXI Alpha Beta Gamma
Lamoyne &
Darrell L Garrison
Jayne & Eugene F Gifel
Lloyd Dean &
Richard Gower
Evelyn & Curtis Graff
Bettye Gray
Debbie Green
Nita & William T Griffin
Joan Gulde
hCallie Hamner
Larry Harley
Pamela Haswell
Judy & Reagan Hathcock
Cynthia & William B Hawkins
Heidi & Rusty Hawkins
Elaine Hazlewood
Helen & Walton Henderson
Bettye Herrmann
Ross W Hester
Margaret & Jerry Hodge
Marlene & Jack S Hudgins
Torrey & Roy Hunter
Rosa & ZW Hutcheson
Hutchinson County
Juvenile Probation
iSt Isbell
jJ Winston
Dolores Jackson
Janeys
Rena Jeffers
Ann & William L Jenkins
Olla Johnson
kPhillip E Kielpinski
Dorothy Kiker
Georgia &
Charles B Kitsman
Judy & Barry L Smith
Ruth & Kenneth Smith
Catherine Stargel
Karen & Glenn Stephenson
Priscilla Sticksel
Sherida & Steven Stone
l Catharine Denise Lane
Tomi & Wayne G Lowe
& Robert L Templeton
mAbbie & Wales Madden, Jr tMartha
Templeton, Smithee, Hayes,
Wenonah Martin
Betty McGiffert
Charlotte McPherren
LV Mhoon
Carla & Justin Miller
Becky & Jerry Moody
Hazel Moody
Marilyn & David Moody
Elaine & Joe M Morris
Tom Morris
Ruth Moser
Mary Jo & Don Muller
Cathi Murphy
nPeggy Nail
Robert Nash
Elaine & Ed Notestine
o
pJane & Earl W Parge
John G O’Brien
Margaret Patterson
Jane B Person
Judy & Andy Persons
Kathryn H Pluhar
Teenye & James M Price
Betty Pugh
rAnn & RB Reynolds
Mary & Gilbert Richards
Mary Lou Robinson
Sandra & Steve Robinson
Kristen Robust
Sharon & Randy Robust
Alice Hamill Rowe
Jean Russell
sJanis & Melvin Schroepfer
Suzanne &
Mike Schwettmann
Mildred Sentell
Gay & Jerry M Shelby
Claudia &
Malcolm Shelton, IV
Joan & John M Shelton III
Ginny & Jim Shelton
Donna & Gene Sidwell
Jeanne & Mark Sievers
Sally & John Skaggs
Robyn & James Sloan
Heinrich, & Russell, LLP
Paula & Randy Toland
Marlene & Paul Tucker
vSue & Doug Vermeulen
Shirley & Don Vernon
Christina & David Vincent
wC Richard Wagner III
Terry & John Wagoner
John W Walker, Jr
Patsy & Jim Walker
Lynn & Irvin Wall
Tol Ware
Lou Ann Weaks
Evelyn Wells
Peggy A White
Carol & Burk Whittenburg
Warren L Whittington
Williams-Boyce Insurance
Alicia & David C Woodburn
Lacy & Geoffrey Wright
REMEMBERED
a
Jean & Jack Agee
Kalie Anthony
David Arnold
Sam Attebury
bLinden Baker
Abby Billups
Teel Bivins
Edgar Borchardt
Charles Hayden Bowers
Tyler Boyd
Gusta Brewton
Robert “Bob” Brierley
Jim Tom Brittain
Janet Brown
Natalie Buckthal
Stella Horton Byers
Mr TJ Byrd
cTracy Curtis
dBetty Jane Dalrymple
Bobby Damon
Carl Daugherty
Shirley DeFrost
Lester Dewey
LR & Doris Dobbs
Patricia Durrett
eJane Edmondson
Scott &
Juanita Edwards
Sydney Emerson
Deward Epps
Florence & Glenn Eskel
Jerre Esler
f Freddy David Futch
gGary Gearn
Lynn Grayson
Kay Greiner
hPreston Hagans
Mother of David Hagler
Bertie Hall
Vance Hall
Glyanna Ham
Sue Harbaugh
Art Harney
Bob Haswell
Billye Henderson Mays
Thelma Hill
Elizabeth Jane
Houchin Shelton
Pauline Hollar
Sonny Honea
j Charles Jenkins
Lorraine Jordan
Sue Jones
kMary Koontz
Margaret Kroll
l Grace & Pancho Lacy
John W Lagrone
Rayon Lair
Carol Laney
Mac Leed
Rollie Lewis
Kenneth Lock
Charles Lockhart
mClifton Aynesworth Mann
Juanita Mattice
Giles McCrary
Richard McDonald
Mike McNatt
Ruth McNeil
Ommie Ruth Mhoon
Duane Miller
Hal Miner
Amanda Morris
Estella Morris
Elise Mozla
Wink Murchison
nJim Nesbitt
Ky Nguyen
oDorothy & Emil Olsen
Margo Colby O’Mealey
pKenneth Parker
Hayden Parr
Jack Patterson
Bruce &
Florence Porcher
Michael Pugh
&
qMack
Myrna Quarles
rBetty Radar
Gladys Raffind
Nancy Reanis
Myrle Rimmer
Arrchie Robinson-Davis
Richard R Ross, Jr
sKelly Kaye Saunders
Guyon Saunders
Marty Schantz
Rudy Schneider
Jody Schniederjan
Brian Sievers
Ben Simms
John Simpson, Jr
Bub Smith
Julie Smith
Tim Smith
Joe Snead
Margaret Skinner
Mike Sullivan
Donald Stephenson
Billy Stuntz
Don Sweet
tFlorence Thompson
Tim Timmons
vRoy Vinegard
wJanice Walker
Scott Walker
Jean Ware
Mary Ware
Phillip Wheeler
Coral Whipple
Nancy White-Rush
Florine Wilkins
regular gifts
REGULAR FINANCIAL DONATIONS are the life-blood of the Home. Roughly 74% of our funding
is a byproduct of private giving, with only 26% coming from the state. Our goal is to have a core of ongoing supporters
who love the children and give regularly to sustain the work being invested into the kids’ lives.
aDr & Mrs Al Abdullah
Cara & Justin Adams
Michele & Tony Agostini
Alfred Altmiller
Amarillo Area Foundation
Amarillo High School
Amarillo National Bank
Nicole & Kyle Amos
Peggy & Charles Anderson
Anonymous
Lavin Architects
Suzie & Marvin Arnold
Ann & JB Austin III
Jane & Steven J Austin
Lauren & James B Austin
bNancy & John Baay
Martha Badgett
Shawna & Gary Bagwell
Diane Baker
Charles D Ballard
Allee & RL Bass
Glenda & Bob Bell
Patricia & Crews Bell
Toni & Robert Bennett
Lee & Tom Blakeney
Joanne & David F Bone
Book of Remembrance
Suzanne & William C Boyce
Janie & Edward W Bradley
Sharon & Daniel Bradley
Joy & Rickey Brenneman
Pat Bright
Sheri & Scott Brosier
Dennis H Brown
Graham Brown & Company
John Brown
Peggy & Ben Bruckner, Jr
Courtney & Todd A Bruhn
Kim Brumley-Ritter
Krista Bryan
Ruth Ellen Bruant
Natalie & WP Buckthal
Susanne & Jack Bullock
Myra Anne & Thomas Bunkley
Betty Burgy
Allegra Bush
cNorma & Thomas R Cambridge
Kelley & Cory Cameron
George Cason
Rita & Ray Castle
Lou Anne Causey
Janette & Terry Caviness
Caviness Beef Packers, Ltd
Center City
Raymond M Champion
Christ Covenant Church
Brianna & Brian Cobb
Joyce Colvert
Deborah & Jeffrey D Cone
Alice Cooke
Karen M Cooley
Virginia & Douglas Cooley
Betty & Marvin L Cooper
Doris & David Cooper
Julie & Clay Cooper
Madeline & Kirk Coury
Covenant Presbyterian
Church, Amarillo, TX
Dolores & Larry Cross
Beata & Dennis Crowell
d
Dorothy Dalborn
Jane S Davidson
Barbara & Richard H Davis
Dorothy & Jack Davis
Elvanna Davis
Gainor & Derek Davis
Molly & Raylan Davis
Pattilou Dawkins
Roddy Dement
Tracey & Mike Dickson
Dobbs Corp
Jim Doche
Patricia F Donovan
Shanny & David Dow
Cheri & Dick Doyle
Garner Duncan
Savannah Duncan
Leisa & Allen Durrett
eJohn H Early
Alex Earthman
Sandy & Thomas Easley
Gene & Elaine Edwards
Phyllis & George Enloe
f Faith City, Inc
Shirley & Ed Fancher
Leah Ann & Tony Fiore
First Bank Southwest
Amarillo, TX
Borger, TX
Breckenridge, TX
Canadian, TX
Canyon, TX
Dalhart, TX
Dumas, TX
Hereford, TX
Plainview, TX
Santa Anna, TX
Seymour, TX
Snyder, TX
Sweetwater, TX
Tulia, TX
First United Presbyterian
Church, Cross Plains, TX
Allyson & Colby Flaming
Marion Forsythe
Barbara Fortenberry
Becky & Frank Foster
Ed & Margaret Roberts
Foundation
Gloria & Scott Herrick
Foundation
The Waite & Genevieve
Phillips Foundation
Sonya Letson & Tad Fowler
Paige & Greg Freeman
Connie & Richard Futch
Margaret & James Herring
Ross W Hester
Betty Hopper
Joan & Joe Horn
Marlene & Jack S Hudgins
Ann & Mel Huebner
Paul & Tammy Huff
Rosa & ZW Hutcheson
Holly Hutchins
i Amy & Chance Irwin
Jean Irwin
j Janeys
Ann & William L Jenkins
Dena & Dan Jenkins
Ali & Shawn Johnson
Becky & Daniel Johnson
Cathey & Rich Jones
Mitchell Jones
kJoe W Kemble Trust
Georgia &
Charles B Kitsman
Sharon & Mark Kracht
Sally & David Kritser
l Claudette Landess
gJoan Gaines
The Gap
Connie & Bob Garrett
Julianne & J Gaut
Candy & Brian Gibbs
Eleanor Glazener
Joe T Glover
Tricia & Byron Gossett
Terri & Darren Gottschalk
Ellen & Greg Graham
Gene Ann Grant
Nita & William T Griffin
Vickie & Doug Gross
Gina & John Gwozdz
Lynn & Gary Gwyn
Hachette Book Group
hRichard & Kay Hamburger
Joanna & Benson Latham
Mary Ann & Derek Leinen
Carol & Samuel B Lovelady
Lynn White & William Lowe
Melissa & Dee Lowe
Darlene & Bob Lyle
mEunice & Jacob Mangold
Janice & William L Hamilton
Happy State Bank
Jan & Charley Hargrave
Angela & Seth Harney
Dee & Mike Harris
Scot Harrison
Heidi & Rusty Hawkins
Mindy & Andy Hawkins
Elaine Hazlewood
Teresa Baker & Tyler Head
Shannon & Jason Herrick
Wendy & Stanley Marsh III
Tiffany & Reg Martin
Lisa & Donny Mason
Sue & Ralph Maxfield
Virginia & John C Maynard
Laurie & Larry McAfee
Genie & Douglas McCause
Nancy & Jack R McCullough
Shirley & Paul G McDonald
Lydia E & Robert McDowell
Marcy & Mark McKay
Becky & John McKinley
Charles E McKone
Erin & Tim McLemore
Lesa & Jed Miesner
J Lee Milligan, Inc
Jessica & Jeff Mitchell
Shelly & Jeff Montgomery
Carol & Lin Moore
Nicole & Shane Moore
Gladys & Edward Morris
Kathy & Stan Morris
Nelda & Bob Morton
Mullin, Hoard & Brown, LLP
Mary & David Mullin
Rachelle & Matthew Mullins
nJeff M Neely
Newport Fund
Son Vi Nguyen, MD
oShannan & Blake O’Brien
Sharon & Larry Oeschger
Kathryn O’Hair
Sharon & Richard Oliver
Jean Ovenstone
o
pPalo Duro Presbytery
Margaret Patterson
Valerie & Steven S Patton
Shirley & Tom Payne
Sandra & Billy Penn
April & Scott Phillips
Madge & Harry H. Phillips
Tennessee &
Lawrence G Pickens
Laurie & Robert Pinkston
Geraldine Piper
Jane Potts
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women
of Breckenridge
Presbyterian Women
of Westminster
Jean Price
Martha Louise Price
Amy & Patrick Proffer
Lawana & Lynn Pulliam
Melissa & Wes Purser
rCarol Richey
Tamara & Timothy Risko
Gloria Rodin
Rita & Andy Rogers
Carol & Jerry Rohane
Michele & Zac Rose
Helen Rubin
Eva & Edwin Russell
sKalley & Matthew Sadler
Sarah Bowen Circle
Marty Schantz
Nancy & Tom Scherlen
Patty & Robert Schneider
Kelli & Lane Seliger
Mildred Sentell
Helen E. Sheldon
Ginny & Jim Shelton
Jim Short
The Sidwell Foundation
Caroline & Dale Smith
Helen & Jeff Smith
Robin & Aubrey Smith
Susan G Smith
Alice Snook
Polly & Charles W SoRelle
St Luke Presbyterian Church
Larry Stallings
Shelby & Shannon Stapp
Beth Stewart
Debra & Randy Stewart
Jean Stewart
Michaele Sticksel
Priscilla Sticksel
Bill Storment
Karla Storrs
Marianne & Ron Stubbs
Jean A Stuntz
tBetsy Taylor
Susan & Sloan Teeple
Toys from Templars
Richard Thompson
Kristie & Brad Tooley
Toot‘n Totum Food Stores
Gaynor Stroud Tucker
Nancy & Champ Turner
Roy E Turner
uUnion Presbyterian Church
vAndi & Brad Veazey
Gladys & William Vermeulen
Sue & Doug Vermeulen
Christina & David Vincent
wMarsha & White Walker
Patsy & Jim Walker
Stacey & Reid S Walker
Sandy & Jack D Waller
James E Welborn
Sharron & Leroy Welborn
Dawn & Gary Wells
Jerre & Jimmy Wells
Chancy & Stuart West
Westminster Presbyterian
Church, Amarillo, TX
WH & ME Cobb Charitable Trust
Estate of AL White
Mary Adkisson-Wirtz
Charitable Trust
Women of
Palo Duro Presbytery
Emily & Casey Wood
Alicia & David C Woodburn
Caroline & Douglas R Woodburn
Heather Woolley
Heather & Tim Woolley
Lacy & Geoffrey Wright
yJames Yeary, MD
honorariums
royalties
DONATIONS January 01 through December 31, 2011
ROYALTIES are often “the gifts that keep on giving”. A gift of
One of the most dynamic ways to impact the children at PHC is to give HONORARIUMS. In a climate of excess, one of the
neatest gifts to be given is one that honors both honoree and recipient (the children). We see families and individuals asking
for or giving donations instead of presents for birthdays, graduations, retirement or just because. Our hope is that our
friends will get creative about all the people for whom an honorarium can be given.
mineral rights is a
tangible way to impact the children over and over again. Royalties have been an important
piece of the financial picture at The Children’s Home. Our desire is that families and
individuals will see the tremendous ongoing value of these gifts for the children.
HONORED
aNancy & Al Abdullah
Breezy Adams
Rita & Jack Allen
Alfred Altmiller
Evelyn & Jack Altmiller
Mary & Brad Altmiller
Marquita Akers
Jerry Anderson
Arcy & Bud Armistead
Jane Arrington
Ann & Jim Austin
bLaura & Pete Baay
Jo & Art Baker
Allee & JL Bass
Wanda & Mike Bass
Alberta & Bob Batchelor
Virginia & Mac Bates
Cheryl & Robert Beckley
Lovita & Larry Bedell
Jana & Mark Belew
Pat & Crews Bell
Toni & Robert Bennett
Claire & Jake Benson
Lynn & Jim Besselman
Ellen & Mark Bivins
Julie & Tom Bivins
Wendy & Andrew Bivins
Eddie Bradley
Sharon & Daniel Bradley
Mary & Donald Bohn
Vicky & Mike Boxwell
Cheri & Ron Boyd
The Boyd-Hopper Family
Tina & Larry Brandon
Dick Brooks
Glen Brosier
Jan & Tim Brosier
The Brown Family
Peggy & Ben Bruckner
Sheri Burns
Bey Burtis
Stephanie & Owen Bybee
&
cNorma
Thomas R Cambridge
Lynn Campbell
Jackie & Mitch Carthel
Kay Lynn & Brent Caviness
Sarah & Trevor Caviness
Shelly & Steve Chaloupka
Sandra & Miles Childers
Denise & Jeff Chesnut
Mariea & Dick Clampitt
Paul Clark
Rosemary & Jim Clements
Ginger & Butch Collard
Sharon & Bryan Collins
Carolyn Conklin
Madeline & Kirk Coury
Soeurette & Robert Cowan
Susan & Roger Cox
Bonnie & Cliff Craig
The Cross Family
Joe Crowley
Janet & Wick Culp
Donna & John Curry
Don Curtis
Tiffany & Teel Curtis
Jerry & Steve Curtis
Terry Curtis
Liz & John Davidson
Jack Davis
Lisa & Craig Davis
Amber & Marus Dawes
Patti Lou Dawkins
Marita Dea
Susie & Russ DeVore
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Dick
Annette & Jim Doche
Becky & Maxie Dodson
Cathy & Tom Doughtie
Gina & Ed Dowdy
Kathy & John Dryden
Arlene & Bill Duncan
Banna & Russ Duncan
Garner Duncan
Mark Dunlap
eAlex Earthman
Elaine & Gene Edwards
Cathy & Mitchell Ehrlich
LuNette & Craig Evetts
f Shirley & Ed Fancher
Allyson & Colby Flaming
Gail & Keith Fowler
Kip & Christian Frazer
Celine & Warren Freeman
Floydada High School
Nancy & Paul Frederiksen
Kay & Jack Fuqua
Kendra & Dan Futz
gLaura & Gavin Gadberry
Carolyn Garner
Julianne & J Gaut
Liz & Gene Gifford
Sandra & Bill Gilliland
Nancee & Scott Gilmour
Tonda & Mark Gilmour
Dixie & Mack Gordon
Tricia & Byron Gossett
Ellen & Greg Graham
Gary Graham
Gene Ann Grant
Rosemary & George Green
Sirley & Dan Greener
Nita & Bill Griffin
hSusan & Hugh Hagen
Marci & Pat Hand
Janice & Bill Hamilton
Mr & Mrs Bruce Hare
Becky & David Harkins
Caroline & Jeb Harris
Stacy & Anthony Harwell
Judy & Reagan Hathcock
Jack Hazelwood
The Head Family
Nadine & Harry Herber
Margaret & James Herring
Debra & Tom Hickman
Lavanda & Gene Hill
Sharon Hollingsworth
Debbie & Richard Holmes
Becky Hunter & NAC
Rosa Hutcheson
i Amy & Chance Irwin
Shirley Irwin
Karen & Kevin Isern
The Ivy Family
j Roy Jarnigan
MaryLou & Elton Johnson
Olla Johnson
Sara & John Johnson
Rich Jones
The Juba Family
kLucy & Carter Karr
Betsy & Brian Kelley
Richard Kibbey
Becky & Jack King
The Roger Knight Family
Shelby & Sloan Kritser
Debbie & Gary Kuhlman
Donna & Mike Kuhlman
l Shannon Lamb
Claudette Landess
Mr & Mrs Martin Laurich
Vicki & Mike LaGrone
Yohon & Bob LaRoche
Connie &
Jess Ben Latham III
Joanna & Benson Latham
Leigh Ann & Larry Latham
Mary Nell & J Rex Lemert
Becky Logsdon
Anne & Bill Long
mJanice & Doyce Mallett
Wendy & Stanley Marsh
Beth & Stan Marsh
Mr & Mrs WA McCarty
Gerry & Dick McKay
Aaron & Tim McLemore
Ruth McNeil
Audrey & Tom Miller
Jerry Miller
Christy & John Scott Milton
Dotie & Andrew Mitchell
Jessica & Jeff Mitchell
Julie & Greg Mitchell
Gladys & Ed Morris
nPeggy Nail
Courtney & Jeff Neely
The Newsome Family
Lian Nguyen
Neal Nossaman
oAlice & Bill O’Brien
Meg & Alex O’Brien
Shannan & Blake O’Brien
Susie & Jay O’Brien
Mary Martha & Pat Oles
pAbbie Patten
Gwen & John Patterson
Charlia & Grace Pence
Tisha & Bary Peterson
The Peterson Family
Madge & Harry Phillips
The Phillips Family
Tennessee & Larry Pickens
Kate & John Powers
Jimmie & William Price
Karen & Four Price
Lianna & Paul Proffer
Melissa & Wes Purser
rCoeta Rhodes & Family
Linda & Chuck Rimmer
Ninia Ritchie
Mindy Roberson
Susan & Charles Roberts
Michele & Zac Rose
Nancy & Larry Roth
Janie & J. Avery Rush, Jr
Tanya & Steve Russell
sKatie & John Sanderson
Patti & Robert Schneider
Mary & Maurice Schooler
Eddie Scott
Joan Seliger
Kelli & Lane Seliger
Helen Sheldon
Mr & Mrs Jack Shelton
Dorothy Shyrick
Toni & Jason Sides
Donna & Gene Sidwell
Jack Sisemore
Kathy & Dennis Smith
Lexa Smith
Nancy Smith
The Smith Family
Claire & Ray Snead, Jr
Betty Solis
Mammie Soloman
Ginger & Neal Stanfield
Susan & Norman Stewart
Jennifer & Scott Sticksel
Pan Sticksel
Christina & Shawn
Stoever
Pedro Sullivan
Polly & Bobby Sumrow
Georgia & Leon Swift
tMr. & Mrs. Kim Talley
Susan & Sloan Teeple
Martha & Bob Templeton
Michael Terk
Joann & Tom Thatcher
Priscilla & Jim Thompson
Dorothy & Don Travis
uLori & Keith Underwood
vSuzie & Pete Vaughan
Andi & Brad Veazey
Maggie & Jason Velky
Sue & Doug Vermeulen
Molly & Brandt Vermillion
wSandy & Jack Waller
Pat & Blake Ware
Bill Ware
Richard Ware
Tol Ware
Emmy & Ross Watkins
Greg Welch
John Ann & Jackie Welch
Sue & Jim Whitlock
Kelly & Ben Whittenburg
Olen & Edna Wilson
Mariwyn & Randy Webb
Mandy & Ella Wulfman
Abott Wyatt
yBarbara Yingling
zKit Zetsmann & Family
GAVE
aAlfred Altmiller
of America
bBankMatching
Gifts
Patricia & Crews Bell
Kay & David Bural
cPeggy & Harland Collins
Shirley Collins
dBeverly & Walter L Davis
f Allyson & Colby Flaming
Sally & Joe Fleming
gMargie & Dale Garner
Leigh Martha Gary
hLinda & Carl DeWitt Hare
Dee & Mike Harris
We apologize for any inaccuracies in the listing of our contributors. Please advise The Children’s Home of any corrections by calling (806) 352-5771.
Sue Harrison
& Don Jackson
j Jeanne
VJ Jordan
kKaren & James D Keister
Dale & Jim Kelley
Claudine Knight
Ellen Knox
l Joanna & Benson Latham
Little Brown House
Anne & Bill Long
Cullen & John Lutz
mNancy & Jack R McCullough
Shirley & Paul G McDonald
Barbara Miner
oSharon & Richard Oliver
Speech
pPanhandle
& Hearing Center
Pat & Glen Parkey
Vivian Procopio
rMyrna & Daniel Raffkind
Randall County Tax Office
Brenda Ruff
sDorothy & Vernie Schoenhals
Sandy & Diane Skelton
Judy SoRelle
Polly & Charles W SoRelle
Catherine Stargel
Priscilla Sticksel
Shari & Joseph Sullivan
Polly & Bob Sumrow
High School
tTuliaStudent
Council
vGladys & William Vermeulen
wPatsy & Jim Walker
Sandy & Jack D Waller
Ann Webb
Dawn & Gary Wells
Lisa C Wilson
Mary Beth & Mark C Wilson
Emily & Casey Wood
Amarillo Exploration, Inc
Anadarko Petroleum Corp
Apache Corporation
BML
BP America
Production Company
Brooks Petroleum Company
Calston Exploration, USA
Cimarex Energy Company
Citation Oil and Gas Corp
Conoco Phillips Company
DCP Midstream, LP
Devon Energy
Dodson OTC Class Settlement
EOG Resources
Exxon Mobil Corporation
GAEA Services, Inc.
Genesis Crude Oil, LP
GMX Resources Inc.
C.E. Harmon Oil, Inc
Holly Refining and
Marketing Co, LLC
Imperial Gas Resources,
LLC
Linn Energy
Navajo Refining Company
Oilwell Operators, Inc.
OXY USA WTP LP
Plains Marketing, LP
Sheridan Production
Company, LLC
Stroud Exploration
Company, LLC
Sunoco, Inc.
Unit Petroleum Company
Valero Marketing and
Supply Company
Kenneth Wischkaemper
XTO Energy Inc.
bequests
Over the years, nothing has been less predictable or more of a blessing than BEQUESTS that
are left to the Home. We have seen God’s favor in this way through the years, and we are so
thankful for those who include The Children’s Home in their estate planning. Our hope in the
coming years is that more people will communicate their intentions as they plan and allow us
to assist in any way we can.
Mary Adkisson-Wirtz Charitable Trust
Joe W. Kemble Trust
in-kind
J. Paul Craig Foundation
The Ada Smyth Estate
C.A. Harrison Trust
Targeted IN-KIND GIFTS and SERVICES make a significant impact on the
functioning of the Home. Whether school clothes and backpacks or carpet cleaning and beef
donations, the offset to The Children’s Home budget is significant. Any in-kind donations that
cannot be used by The Children’s Home are passed on to partners in similar ministries. The
tangibility of in-kind giving makes it a great way for families to teach their children to give.
Thank you to everyone who blessed us with an in-kind gift this past year.
financial
...........................................................................
Public Contributions
Revenue
Expense
Net Income (Loss) from Operations
Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income
total
total
total
total
total
total
statement
2011 FISCAL YEAR
............. $ 811,349
............. $ 983,209
........... $2,271,968
.......... ( $ 477,410 )
............. $ 540,917
............... $63,507
NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PA I D
AMARILLO, TX
PERMIT #247
3400 S. BOWIE, AMARILLO, TX 79109
DON’T miss the S E C O N D A N N U A L
{ banquet}
FEATURING
Dave Pelzer
#1 New York Times Best-selling Author of A Child Called It,
inspirational speaker & internationally recognized humanitarian
benefiting the Presbyterian Home for Children
Tu e s d ay, M a rc h 6 , 2 0 1 2
If you have not confirmed your reservation and would like to attend, please
contact The Children’s Home at (806) 352-5771 by Thursday, March 1, 2012.
We look forward to seeing you there!
You will be given an opportunity to make a financial gift.

extraordinary - The Children`s Home

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