2013 Issue - ACH Child and Family Services

reACH
2013 issue
our year in review
Protecting children and preserving families in North Texas is our first priority.
hope for a
future. pg 10
suddenly an adult. pg 3
donor spotlight. pg 6
it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
pg 8
contents
calendar
of events
2013 issue
suddenly an adult......................................................................... 3
Wichita Street Campus Project update........................................... 4
donor spotlight ......................................................................... 5-6
Hoot ‘n Holler 2013......................................................................7
it’s the most wonderful time of the year........................................ 8-9
hope for a future ...................................................................10-11
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volunteer spotlight...................................................................... 12
• hoot ‘n holler
November 6
• deadline for
christmas gifts
donor appreciation and tributes............................................. 13-15
H.A.N.D.s-on Heroes................................................................. 16
ACH expands volunteer opportunities.......................................... 16
December 13
2014
• lend a hand luncheon
April
our mission. protecting children. preserving families. since 1915.
We protect children from abuse, neglect, and family separation, and help children overcome these
things when they do happen. Abuse and neglect are significant problems in the communities
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we serve, and without help, the long-term impact on children can prevent them from living healthy,
productive lives. Some of our programs aim to keep children and families together, and others
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provide a healing home for children who can’t live with their families. We have nearly a century of
experience working with children, and we know that the best way to accomplish our mission is to
work with families, whenever possible, to strengthen their ability to care for their children.
2013 Board of Directors
Visit www.achservices.org
for more information.
Frank Anderson Chair
Karen Barlow
Julie Davidson
Linda Ann Garcia
Liz Hatley
Jack Huff
Barry King
Brenda King
Jack Larson
Fred Moore
Lynn Newman
Peter Philpott
Esequiel “Zeke” Sanchez
Melisa Schultz
Robert Simpson
Dub Stocker
Lou Street
Malcolm Street
Carolyn Williams
ACH accredited by COA.
2013 Foundation Board
Larry Autrey Chair
Sherrie Cyrier
Earl Hoover
Mark Johnson
Robert Simpson
ACH is pleased to announce that we are
accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA recognizes ACH as an
outstanding provider that successfully implements high performance standards
and, as such, delivers the highest-quality services to all of its stakeholders.
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suddenly an adult.
by Dr. Wayne Carson, CEO
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ne of the benefits of my 25 years at ACH (which we had a great time celebrating
last fall – thank you to everyone who supported the play area!) is the perspective
of knowing both what works well in our state and where gaps exist. Many things
work well. Interventions to heal trauma are advancing, new strategies for improving the
foster care system are being launched by the state, and ACH continues to attract talented
and compassionate staff to help children and families.
However, a troubling gap exists because of children’s
birthdays. When children celebrate their 18th birthday,
their childhood is legally over and they are suddenly
“adults.” As “adults”, many state benefits end and youth
are expected to take care of themselves. What does
this mean? It means these youth are expected to secure
their own housing, food, clothing, transportation, and
everything else needed to be “independent.”
Building, the Stocker Home at our Wedgwood
Campus, in college dorms, and in apartments. ACH
provides housing, employment assistance, educational
support, life skills training, mentoring, and a caring
person to listen. Rather than facing a future of possible
incarceration or homelessness, these young adults now
have a plan for the future… and they no longer have to
fear their 18th birthday.
I remember the day I left home to drive 900 miles away
to college in my orange 1974 Ford pickup. I was excited
to start this new adventure. I knew I had a dorm room
and a meal plan, and perhaps more importantly, I knew
that if all else failed, I could call home and the rescue
squad (mom and dad) would come. I might not want
to hear the lecture, but at least I would have a place
to live.
You are reading this because you are a friend of ACH.
We depend on your encouragement, advocacy, and
support. Thank you for helping us continue to find
ways to make a meaningful difference for those who
are counting on us to get it right. We couldn’t do it
without you.
This is not the case with foster children. They have no
guaranteed housing, no food plan, and no family to
come rescue them. It’s easy to see the problem. And it’s
a national problem. Recent studies show that these youth
often end up either in jail or in homeless shelters, within
24 months of becoming an “adult”.
In 2011, ACH started our LIFE Project (Learning
Independence From Experience) to help these youth
make a more successful transition to adulthood.
We had the capacity to serve about 10 youth per year,
and we saw good things happening. Exciting changes
have recently allowed significant expansion of
these services through a partnership with the Texas
Department of Family and Protective Services. ACH’s
program capacity will expand to over 100 youth in a
19-county area by 2014, and these young adults can
receive services up to their 23rd birthday.
This will make a significant impact. More young adults
can now develop the skills, resources, and confidence
needed to begin adulthood in a positive way. Services
will be offered in the Rees-Jones Family Residential
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Home Improvements
rebuilding futures for children and families
Wichita Street Campus Project update
Chesapeake Energy Park and Playground dedication.
The new Chesapeake Energy Park
and Playground in the center of our
Wichita Street Campus was dedicated
on April 28. Remarks were made by
Congresswoman Kay Granger, and
the playground dedication prayer
was delivered masterfully by
ACH Board Member Malcolm Street.
Representative Marc Veasey and
council members Kelly Allen Gray
and Joel Burns were on hand to
help make this a special day for the
Dr. Wayne Carson and Valerie and Michael Mallick.
over 400 in attendance. Community
members and ACH children and
families celebrated by breaking in the new playground and park! In
addition to the playground swings, slides, and monkey bars, there were
also lots of games, a rock climbing wall, and a petting zoo!
Everyone cooled off with ice cream and snow cones. It was a
fun day and a great way to celebrate Chesapeake Energy’s
wonderful gift to ACH children.
Look for a full campaign report from
us over the Christmas holidays.
Top: Yana Stuhmer.
Bottom: Julie Davidson,
Congresswoman Kay Granger
and Dr. Wayne Carson.
Thank you!
Our Home Improvements Campaign to complete Phase 1 renovations at
the Wichita Campus was an amazing success. Thank you to everyone
who supported the project to bring this campus to life for ACH families,
children, and staff!
To see a full list of contributors to our Home Improvements
Campaign, please visit www.ACHservices.org/your-gifts
Frank, Tasa, Walker
and Margaret Anderson.
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donor spotlight
together we make a difference.
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enaissance Square developers Lockard Companies and
Moriah Real Estate Company team with ACH to employ
residents of southeast Fort Worth.
Lockard Companies takes pride in creating projects
that have great impact on communities. When Lockard
became the retail developer of southeast Fort Worth’s
new Renaissance Square, John Flint, Executive Vice
President of Asset Management and Strategic Initiatives,
began looking for a way to do just that. “We began to
look at how we could maximize the community impact.
There will be tremendous job creation, so how can
we ensure that people in this community have a shot
at working here?” Real estate developer Hap Baggett
introduced Lockard and its partner, Moriah Real Estate
Company, to ACH and the synergy was immediate.
“Working together was a perfect fit. Lockard and
Moriah are experienced, conscientious developers,
and ACH knows how to help young adults prepare
for employment,” said Dr. Carson. This partnership
led to the creation of a new Community Employment
Program, a five-week training program to help prepare
people for employment. “The goal for this program is to
partner with retailers so that everyone who successfully
completes this class will be guaranteed at least an
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Pictured L to R: David Wilson, Lockard Companies
Tod Brown, Moriah Real Estate Company
Al Branch, Moriah Real Estate Company
Bob Smith, Lockard Companies.
interview with one of the Renaissance Square businesses
when they are hiring,” said program director
Marisol Febles.
With funding support from Lockard, the program
launched in May 2013 with an announcement from
Mr. Flint: “Anybody can build a shopping center. But
because our mission is to enhance the quality of life in
the communities we serve, we look for opportunities to
extend positive impact on the community beyond the
bricks and mortar. And ACH is helping us to do that.”
ACH salutes Lockard Companies and Moriah Real
Estate Company for their vision of community
improvement. For more information about this
program, contact Marisol Febles at 682.432.1145.
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donor spotlight
Lynn and Cam Newman.
What led you to choose ACH for your philanthropy?
We listened to current and former client stories, and
learned about children who had parents that struggled
with addiction and couldn’t care for them. They came
to live with ACH and were provided treatment, so they
were able to become successful adults. We also learned
about a precious family that adopted three children
through ACH. They were so happy! So we knew this is
where our heart and contributions belonged.
How did you start to get involved?
I began as a member of the Board of another
organization that merged with ACH. In a sense,
ACH inherited me – which turned out to be a
wonderful opportunity for me!
Why is it so important for you to support ACH?
I’m not aware of any other organizations that provide
significant expansive services that focus on an
abundance of children and family needs.
How would you describe ACH to someone looking
for a cause to support?
With 19 significant programs, ACH has the ability to
cover the spectrum of needs within our community. The
staff are not only capable and talented, but they truly
believe in the values and mission of ACH. There are so
many moving success stories from clients that it’s hard
to imagine not supporting an organization that touches
and improves so many lives.
and to add new programs so that more children and
families are served in a beautiful setting.
Why is it important to you to continue to stay involved
with ACH?
We love watching the facilitation of new programs
based on client needs and the evolution of existing
programs. We are firm believers in all that ACH
provides. I have complete confidence that my time and
money are well spent. Serving on the Board along with
so many wonderful and gifted people is a true source
of pride for me.
What is one thing you have learned through your
involvement with ACH that you wish everyone in the
community knew?
ACH is one of the most forward-thinking organizations
we’ve ever had the honor of being involved with. Their
ability to assess programs and community needs is
outstanding. ACH has made significant contributions
to Tarrant and surrounding counties for
almost 100 years. We love the fact
that ACH has the ability to help
clients immediately in the short
term, and can continue to
impact lives well into
their future.
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What advice would you give someone wanting
to get involved at ACH?
Many times, when one volunteers or donates to an
organization we do so in the hope that the recipient
is blessed by our actions. My experience at ACH has
proven that I’m the one who continues to be blessed on
so many levels.
What is the most exciting thing you see going
on at ACH?
The new campus is so exciting because it allows
ACH to have the space to expand current programs
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Join us for our 12th Annual
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oot ‘n Holler raises much-needed funds for the Residential Services
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of ACH. Our Residential Services provide a safe and therapeutic place for children to live when their lives
are impacted by abuse, neglect, or family separation. Over the past 12 years, Hoot ‘n Holler has raised over
$1.5 million for the children, youth, and families who live with ACH.
You can support Hoot ‘n Holler by sponsoring a table and attending on Wednesday, November 6th, at Reata
Restaurant, or by making a donation. For more information, please visit www.achservices.org/hoot-n-holler
or contact Hillary Bessinger at 817.886.7107 or [email protected]
Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
The Baker Firm and Fidelity Title
Barlow Garsek & Simon, LLP
Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation
Laura & Greg Bird
Sally & Larry Brumbaugh
Sarah & John Jarrett
Christina & Mark Johnson
Kelly & Robert Keller
Ann & Russ Morton
Rexanna & Bill Sandlin
Jan & Bob Scully
Natalie & Mark Weimer
Julie & Glenn Davidson
Kings of Comedy
Lori & David Haley
Cheryl & Fred Moore
Matthew & Jessica Upchurch
– Virtuoso, Ltd.
Gigglers
Don & Sandie Davis,
Robert & Venessa Howard,
Kathleen & Randall Stepp
and Eran & Britt West
Steve & Melisa Schultz
and Veteran’s Health
Humorists
Comedians
Terri & John Fant and
Susan & Marshall Young
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Valerie & Michael Mallick
Lynn & Cam Newman
and Val & Dub Stocker
Sherry & Bobby Patton,
Terry & Chris Pruitt,
Becca & Mark Stupfel
and Shelley Vaubois
Sara & Greg Scheideman
Event Committee
Laura Bird and
Stephanie Dike
Honorary Chairs
Melanie Adams
Tasa Anderson
Ashley Baker
Sarah Bennett
Janis Brous
Teresa Brownlie
Sally Brumbaugh
Judy Cagle
Kay Carpenter
Ann Clinkscales
Mary Lee Cruz
Julie Davidson
Lynne Ebeier
Terri Fant
Vivian Ferguson
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Jokers
Tasa & Frank Anderson
Janis & Sam Brous and Judy & Jerry Cagle
Teresa & Smith Brownlie
Kay Carpenter & Tom Turet
and Debi & Brent Hicks
Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth
Vivian & Robert Ferguson
Frost Bank and Paige & Graham Pate
Janet & John Garrison
and Teresa & Jim Hubbard
GNO Group
Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford
Architects Planners Interiors
Paula & Earl Hoover
Suzanne & Bruce James
Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc.
Olivia & Jeff Kearney
Elisa Fox
Janet Garrison
Lori Haley
Janie Harper
Debi Hicks
Paula Hoover
Venessa Howard
Teresa Hubbard
Leanne Huff
Suzanne James
Sarah Jarrett
Christina Johnson
Olivia Kearney
Kelly Keller
Taylor Lacy
Nancy Larson
Lauri Lawrence
Susan Luskey
Nancy & Jack Larson
Lauri Lawrence
LINBECK Group, LLC
Krista & Ralph Manning
Judy & Bob McNamara
Mary Beth & John Millett
The Honorable Mike & Rosie Moncrief
The Neiman Marcus Group
Pier 1 Imports
Radiology Associates of North Texas
Karen W. Rainwater
Debbie & Don Reynolds
Deidra & Russell Rice
Mary Lou & Malcolm Street
Melinda & David Teitelbaum
Sally & Dean Wise
Jesters
Kelsey & Gary Patterson
Kathy Petsche
Jan Scully and Valerie Mallick Co-Chairs
Lisa Mallick
Krista Manning
Judy McNamara
Mary Beth Millett
Julie Moncrief
Cheryl Moore
Ann Morton
Lynn Newman
Paige Pate
Paula Perrone
Bonnie Petsche
Kathy Pinkerton
Terry Pruitt
Conor Rainbolt
Debbie Reynolds
Michele Reynolds
Deidra Rice
Rexanna Sandlin
Sara Scheideman
Melisa Schultz
Kathleen Stepp
Valerie Stocker
Lou Street
Becca Stupfel
Jana Talbott
Melinda Teitelbaum
Jessica Upchurch
Shelley Vaubois
Kate Wells
Eran West
Morgan West
Sally Wise
Susan Young
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it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
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ut for many of the children and families ACH serves, the holidays haven’t always been wonderful.
We are calling on YOU, our Christmas Angels, to help make Christmastime special for the children
and families who live at ACH during this time of year. Listed below are several ways you and your family
can make the holidays wonderful for those in need.
Become Santa for a day.
Bring gifts for our children.
Make a child smile this Christmas by purchasing gifts from his or her
wish list. To sign up, visit www.wishlist.ACHservices.org. Deliver the
unwrapped gifts to ACH’s Summit Campus, 1424 Summit Ave in
Fort Worth, by Friday, December 13 for Santa’s elves to wrap.
honorary and memorial gifts.
Lee Hill and family.
A very special way to honor family and friends or remember loved
ones is with a gift to ACH. We will send a holiday card to the
honoree or their family acknowledging your tribute. A minimum
of $10 per tribute is suggested. Use the enclosed reply envelope,
donate online at www.ACHservices.org/donate-now, or call
682.432.1054 to pay by credit card over the phone.
donate new gifts for teens.
Almost 60 percent of the children and youth served by ACH are between
the ages of 13 and 18. Please help us fulfill their Christmas wishes by
donating any of the following new items:
•iPods, MP3 players, or CD players
•Hand-held game systems with games (rated E or T)
•Movie tickets
•Walmart, Target, fast food restaurant or similar gift cards
•Scented lotions and soaps
•Makeup and nail polish
•Jewelry or watches
•Small purses or wallets
•Backpacks or duffle bags
•DVDs (G or PG)
•Sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweatpants, and hoodies in all sizes, male and female
•New jackets, coats, and clothing in all sizes, male and female
For more information about the above opportunities, please contact
the Development Department at 682.432.1054 or [email protected].
You can also visit our website at www.ACHservices.org for more ways to help.
Thank you for your support!
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2013 holiday volunteer opportunities.
santa’s workshop sponsored by
Virtuoso, Ltd.
Our children will have the opportunity to pick out
gifts for their family members at Santa’s Workshop
– a day of shopping in our gym located at our
Summit Campus. This is a great opportunity for our
children to learn how to give back. We will also
have fun crafts and cookie decorating, along with
a visit from Santa himself.
santa’s elves.
Every year, Santa recruits a team of elves to
assist ACH with holiday-related tasks such as
trimming the tree, decorating the halls, and sorting
presents. There are great opportunities for families
and groups to work together and spread the
holiday cheer!
Christine and Kirsten Dobson.
Christmas dinner for our
emergency youth shelter.
Share your holidays with those who won’t be
with friends and family this holiday season.
Make the holidays for the teens at ACH’s
Emergency Youth Shelter a little brighter by
providing Christmas dinner and/or gifts.
Volunteers may supply a purchased dinner
or cook dinner on-site or at your home.
Doing the cooking yourself will require
a Food Handler’s Certificate for someone
in your group (a one-hour class
available through the City of
Fort Worth for $16). This volunteer
opportunity is perfect for a small group
or a family with teens.
For more information about holiday
volunteer opportunities, please
contact Stephanie Canfield at
[email protected] or
682.432.1131. To view our holiday
schedule or to sign up online, go to
www.ACHservices.org. Happy Holidays!
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client spotlight
hope for a future.
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ear, violence, hopelessness, undying love, and eventual successes are the formula for many award-winning
movies. You will never see it in the theater, but this also describes daily life for many families right here in
our community. Kenneth and Andrea Harrington’s commitment to create bright futures for children led them
to adopt two toddlers from Russia. The adoption of their daughter, Hope, went very smoothly, but the Harringtons
knew quickly that their second child, Trevor, would be different. “He was angry, agitated, and inconsolable at
27 months old, and we knew something wasn’t right,” reports Andrea. At first the Harringtons thought it was just
the adjustment to a new family and a new country, but things continued to deteriorate. Angry outbursts, aggressive
behavior, and uncontrollable rages became more frequent and more violent as Trevor got older. Andrea
described one incident where she and her seven-year-old daughter had locked themselves in a bedroom out
of fear for their safety, as Trevor bashed the door with a baseball bat. He was six years old.
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“We felt like failures. People wondered why we couldn’t
control him, why he got set off so easily, and why we
didn’t punish him more severely. We tried everything we
knew to do, and went to many professionals for help,
but nothing worked. Nobody understood how difficult
it was to live in our own home.”
After reaching out to her children’s minister at church,
Andrea was referred to ACH. The Harringtons
called, and Trevor was offered a placement in ACH’s
Behavioral Care Program. This is a residential program
designed to help children reduce severe behavioral
challenges resulting from trauma. “It was the hardest
decision we’ve ever made as parents, deciding to have
Trevor go somewhere else to live to get help. I couldn’t
believe I couldn’t help my own six-year-old son.”
But meeting the staff changed her mind. “I was so
impressed with the staff. There was never, ever any
judgment. We immediately felt acceptance and
love, and the entire team embraced our family.
They told us we would all get through this together.
The staff confirmed that Trevor was demonstrating
very challenging behaviors, and they taught us that
this was his response to experiencing severe trauma
as a very young child.”
Understanding early childhood trauma and its influence
on children’s behavior was an important part of the
Harringtons’ experience with ACH. “We came to
understand that Trevor was trying to protect himself
in a world he viewed as dangerous due to his trauma.”
Being part of a team alongside staff was also valuable.
“We learned exactly what worked with Trevor in specific
situations. We weren’t given generic examples out of a
textbook; instead, we learned responses specific to Trevor’s
personality that we could use immediately at home.”
Trevor and Hope Harrington.
Twelve months later, Trevor is now back at home with
his family. The great improvement he has shown helped
Andrea and Kenneth feel hopeful again. “Trevor will
always be different, but our family has completely
changed from a year ago. Prior to coming to ACH,
Trevor had 3-10 tantrums a day. He’s been home a few
weeks now, and we’ve only had one full-blown tantrum.
The best thing is, now I know what to do when those
happen! I know how to help Trevor start to feel safe
again,” Andrea explained.
Daren Jones is ACH’s Behavioral Care Program
supervisor. “Trevor would never have made the
significant progress he made without the incredible
love and hard work of his parents. They never gave
up, and they were a very strong part of the team in
helping Trevor learn new ways to express his emotions.
They are an amazing family.”
Andrea sums it up by saying, “We can look
into our future and we have hope again.
And we have new skills! We are so thankful
for getting our family back.”
The Harringtons.
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volunteer spotlight
Alex Schmidt.
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lex Schmidt has been a Youth Activities Assistant in the Behavioral Care Program for the
past two years. She will be leaving us to attend a Marriage and Family Therapy PhD program
at Texas Tech University.
What have you learned through your time here
at ACH?
I’ve learned that even if some of these kids’ trust in
people has been broken or their expectations of family
haven’t quite lived up to what it should be, they still
have the ability to grow throughout it and learn what
family means.
I feel so blessed. The staff and the kids in the Behavioral
Care Program have welcomed me into being a part of
their family. You don’t have to be biologically related
to be family. Family is what you create.
What impression do you think you’ve made on the
children in the Behavioral Care Program?
I think I’ve let them know that I am someone that they
can trust. My viewpoint going into volunteering was
that I would never ask about their family or about their
experiences because they might not be ready to tell that
story, but I’ve made myself open and available. I just
listened and validated them.
My original commitment was six months, but I wanted to
provide these children with a sense of consistency and I
wanted them to know that I cared about them.
that they do to get themselves in a better place has
made me have a whole new respect for kids and how
much they want to grow. They want to be better, they
want to learn.
It has also reminded me that there is hope. People can
come from tough circumstances. From sad stories in
your background, you can learn new stories that remind
you of how strong you are. A lot of these kids go from
seeing themselves as a victim to knowing that they are
strong. That is very powerful to see.
“Volunteering at ACH
has taught me so much
about who I am,
what I want out of life,
what I believe family
is, and what it can
be. It has been
so rewarding!”
What advice would you give to a new volunteer or
someone considering becoming a volunteer?
Expect it to be a challenge, but expect for it to help
you grow as a person. Obviously the goal of
volunteering is putting your skills and resources to use
to help other people, but I honestly feel that those kids
have helped me grow as a person way more than I
ever expected. The kids really do appreciate people
being there and being consistent. The sense that “I want
to be here and I care about you” is so healing for them
and it is so important.
Has your experience impacted your education
or career choices?
It has really helped me to see the importance of
including families. Seeing these kids and the work
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gifts that make a difference
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very special thank you to our friends who have made monetary and in-kind contributions that benefit the children,
youth, and families served by ACH Child and Family Services. The following gifts were received between
January 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013. To see a full list of contributors to our Home Improvements Campaign, visit
www.ACHservices.org/your-gifts. Campaign supporters – look for a full campaign report from us this Christmas holiday.
individuals:
Mrs. Wendy L. Abrams
Ms. Carolyn A. Acheampong
Mr. Mitchell K. Adams
Daisy Agunbiade
Mr. Dennis Alder
Dr. and Mrs. Sean Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Anderson
Lt. Col. and Mrs. James R. Anderson
Anonymous*
Ms. Martina Ater*
Mr. and Mrs. James N. Austin
Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Autrey
Ms. Sylvia Ayala
Ms. Joan K. Bailey
Mr. Hunter Baird
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Baird
Ms. Deasha Ballard*
Ms. Caryn Barber*
Ms. Kimberly Bell
Ms. Barbara Bellis
Ms. Sonya D. Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bessinger*
Mrs. Susan Blair
Ms. Lou Ann Blaylock*
Ms. Nicole M. Bowen
Ms. Nikki Bowman
Ms. Cheryl Bradford
Mr. Stephen G. Branscum
Mr. and Mrs. Sol I. Brody*
Daris D. Brown
Ms. Julie W. Brown
Mr. Steve L. Bryant
Ms. Gail Bubel*
Ms. Jennifer F. Buice
Mr. Brent Franklin Burris
Mr. Anthony L. Bushong
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Canfield
Ms. Sherrie S. Carlson*
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne K. Carson*
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Carter
Mr. Eric M. Casas
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Casey
Mrs. Angie Childers
Ms. Linda D. Childers
Ms. Rachael N. Chipman
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Christenberry
Mr. Derick Christopher*
Ms. Norma Cisneros
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Clark*
Mr. Thomas Cogburn*
Ms. Lauren E. Coleman
Ms. Marsha Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Will A. Courtney, Sr.
Mr. David W. Covert*
Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Cox
Ms. Connie Crutchfield
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cunningham
Ms. Jeanne G. Daily
Ms. Rachel M. Daniel*
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn K. Davidson
Ms. Angela K. Davis*
Mr. Jackson Davis*
Mr. Dennis J. Devlin
Ms. Jerica Dewey
Ms. Virginia Dorman
Demond Dortch
Ms. Courtney Dowling
Ms. Frannie Duncan
Ms. Sherri Durrett*
Dr. and Mrs. Maynard C. Dyson*
Ms. Jessica Earls
Mr. James Eastham
Ms. Trina Y. Eaton
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Edwards
Kamilah K. Edwards
Mr. Jeffery A. Eidson*
Mr. Jeffrey Eisele
Mrs. Hanna Erickson
Ms. Ruth L. Espinoza*
Kelley Eubanks
Mr. and Mrs. Oladimeji Fadeyi
Ms. Catherine Fankhauser
Mrs. Katie Farmer
Ms. Sharla Farmer
Khoury W. Farrar
Ms. Ashley Finchum
Ms. Lena Zettler Finholt
Ms. Rebecca Forbes
Ms. Genevieve Ford
Gil Gallegos
Mr. Charlie Galupi
and Mrs. Barbara L. Clark-Galupi*
Ms. Aracely Garcia
Ms. Mariano Garcia
Ms. Debra S. Gengler
Mr. Frederick L. George
Ms. Maren Gibbs*
Mr. Ronnie Gibbs*
Ms. Karen Gibson
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Giles
Ms. Valencia D. Gilliland*
Ms. Katherine Glassey
Ms. Stacy E. Glissman
Lindy Gonzales
Mr. Tony Gonzales
Ms. Stacia M. Graves
Ms. Lisa Green
Mr. Shane E. Greenlee
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Greenslade*
Mr. Kyle Gross
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hahnfeld
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hall
Ms. Lisa Hamilton
Ms. Charlene E. Hampton
Mr. Ben H. Hansen
Ms. Sharon Hardin
Mr. John Harms
Mr. Kevin Harris
Richa Hasija
Ms. Julie Hatch*
Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Hatley, Sr.
Mr. Morton L. Herman
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hester
Ms. Lynda K. Higgins
Ms. Bonnie Hodges
Mr. Peter L. Holtzman
Ms. Jennifer Holub*
Ms. Autumn Horne
Ms. Vicki L. Huff*
Ms. Frankie M. Hunt
Mr. Charles R. Hutchins
Ms. Elesha R. Jackson*
Ms. Kay M. Jackson
Ms. Mary K. Jansante
Mr. Cleveland G. Jenkins
Ms. Mary L. Johnson
Mrs. Robert Johnson
Ms. Sherri Johnson
Mr. Brian C. Johnston
Mr. Daren Jones
Ms. Carla D. Jones-Norman
Mr. Chad Keeney*
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Keil
Ms. April Kelsoe
Ms. Jane Kennedy
Ms. Tammy Kilgore
Mr. and Mrs. Truitt Kimbrough
Ms. Barbara K. Kinard*
Mr. and Mrs. Jim King
Mr. David G. Kissinger
Ms. Elaine Klos*
Ms. Nancy M. Konnert
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby G. Kouri
Bhikhu Kuntawala
Ms. Linda Kyobe
Ms. Aaryn Lamb
Ms. Carol Lampkin*
Ms. Barbara Lamsens
Ms. Stephanie Lang
Jody Lanier
Ms. Debra R. Laster
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Laudermill
Mrs. Diane M. Lawrence
Ms. Angela D. Leaphart
Mary Leatherwood
Ms. Audra F. Lee
Ms. Sharon A. Lee
Mr. Tom I. Lee
Mr. Jerome Lockhart
Ms. Karina Lockhart
Ms. Linda Loggins
Ms. Deborah L. Loving*
Ms. Becky D. Madison
Ms. Stella Maggs
Mr. Joe Martinez
Ms. Marcie Martinez
Dr. Vesta Martinez
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mashburn
Ms. Terra E. Mayberry
Ms. Linda M. McAlpine
Ms. Amy McClanahan
Ms. Paige McKinzie
Ms. Susan McNiel
*Denotes multiple gifts during the giving period.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If an error has occurred, please accept our sincerest
apologies and let us know of our mistake by contacting Tina Casey at [email protected] or 682.432.1120.
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gifts that make a difference (cont.)
Mr. James A. Merrell
Mr. and Mrs. B. Thomas Miller, Jr.*
Gayle Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Milrany
Ms. Janet Mishler
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Morey*
Ms. Dawn Morgan
Ms. Terrilynne B. Mullen
Mr. Michael Murphy
Ms. Leslie Murray
Ms. Lola K. Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Cam Newman*
Ms. Caroline Nixon
Mr. Daniel L. Nolley
Mr. Dennis Nwaigbo
Mr. Matthew Oberg
Ms. Rebekah J. Oberg
Ms. Kathleen R. O’Keefe
Ms. Pat O’Neal
Mr. William A. Osborn
Ms. Erin Parise
Ms. Sarah A. Pedersen
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Penrod
Mr. Chad M. Peterson
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Petsche
Mr. Derek Pigott
Carol Porras*
Ms. Cynthia Presley*
Mr. David M. Price*
Mr. and Mrs. David Proctor
Ms. Dora E. Ramirez
Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Read
Ms. Amanda D. Reed
Mr. Dan Reese
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Reeves
Mr. Carlos F. Reyes
Mr. Daniel Rioux
Ms. Carmalita Robinson*
Ms. Victoria A. Robinson
Ms. Rachel Rouby
Ms. Taylor Rutz
Mr. Walter Rutz*
Laurie and Harold Ryan
Ms. Revalon Salazar*
Ms. Zulema Salinas*
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Schonborn
Ms. Melissa Schroeder
Dr. Steven and Melisa Schultz*
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Schweitzer
Mr. and Mrs. Rex A. Seline
Ms. Katie Semple
Mr. Todd M. Sepulveda*
Ms. Pamela Serralta*
Mr. Slade A. Sexton
Ms. Anna M. Shaw*
Ms. Cynthia Shrode
Mr. and Mrs. John Siehling*
Ms. Inez Smalt
Ms. Kimberly Smith*
Ms. Tashika Smith
Ms. Beverly A. Southern
Ms. Enedina St. John*
Ms. Nicky L. Stautzenberger
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Steele
Ms. Denise R. Stephens
Mrs. Virginia Stocker
Ms. Carla Storey*
Mr. and Mrs. William Storey*
Ms. Donna Stowe
Mr. Lawrence M. Stroik*
Mr. Stephen M. Sullivan
Kory A. Taylor
Ms. Jenny Terry
Mr. Wil Theisen
Mr. Frank N. Thomas
Ms. Lizabeth L. Tinch*
Mr. Jonathan N. Tinker
Dr. and Mrs. William E. Tucker
Mr. Justin Turner
Ms. Stephanie Usher
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Vallance
Ms. Hilda Venegas
Ms. Terra Lynn V. Vierkant
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vlahovich, Jr.
Ms. Kimberly Vlassis
Ms. Susan Wade
Mr. Timothy J. Wagner
Ms. Amanda B. Wallace
Ms. Esther J. Wallace
Mr. Roger D. Walton
Ms. Jennifer Watson
Ms. Misty L. Watson
Ms. Rhonda K. Watson*
Mr. Phillip D. Weinman
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas West
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Westerfeld
Mr. Douglas White*
Mr. and Mrs. J. Alan White
Ms. Lyn C. Willis
Mr. Chad D. Wilson
Mr. Mike Wilson*
Ms. Jolette Wine
Ms. Lori Jean Winter
Ms. Anna Wolf*
K.K. Wright
Mr. Gregory M. Wurtele
Mr. Gregg W. Zody
corporations, foundations,
and organizations:
Kenneth & Cherrie Garrett Foundation
Grace Fellowship Baptist Church
Employees of Kimberly-Clark Corporation
The Kroger Co.*
Lockard Development, Inc.
Masonic Home Ex-Students Association
Metro SW Disposal Well #1 LTD
North Texas Public Broadcasting PSA Fund
Our Hometown Deal
PayPal Giving Fund
QuikTrip Corporation*
Vivienne Redlich Charitable Trust,
JP Morgan Chase Trustee
The Trey Rickett Fund of The Dallas Foundation
Ridglea Christian Church
Rockpointe Church*
Rotary Children’s Fund
Schollmaier Foundation
Sear Family Foundation
Nancy and John Snyder Foundation*
Texas Youth Development Corporation*
Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program*
Vestal B. Sanders Charitable Foundation,
Frost Bank Trustee
Walmart Store #3044
Mr. Jack Davis
Mr. Jackson Davis
Congresswoman Kay Granger
Vicki, Ed and Madi Bass
Lisa Kelley
Val Stocker
Judy McNamara
Val Stocker
Mrs. Lynn O’Day
Dr. and Mrs. O. Z. Helmer*
Belia Rodriguez
Ms. Christina Kuhn
Mrs. Melisa Schultz
Kimberly Drechsel
Dicey and Rick Smith
Nita and Don Richardson
Courtenay Stebbins
Val Stocker
Val Stocker
Mrs. Kara Morey
Loretta Storey
Ms. Carla Storey
William Storey
Ms. Carla Storey
Katie and Max Wilhite
Ms. Erin M. Piszczor
Arborlawn United Methodist Church
Employees of Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
Bruckner Truck Sales
Cartwright-Sells Fund of the Community
Fnd of North Texas
Chalk Mountain Services of Texas LLC
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Costco*
Epsilon Lambda of Delta Kappa Gamma
First United Methodist Church
Fort Worth Founder Lions Club
Frost Bank
honorariums:
in honor of
Paul E. Andrews, Jr.
Ms. Emelie Andrews
Dr. Karen Haun Barlow
Louise and Gordon Appleman
Mary B. Costas
Nancy Dozier
Bonnie Siddons
Cyndi Becker
Val Stocker
*Denotes multiple gifts during the giving period.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If an error has occurred, please accept our sincerest
apologies and let us know of our mistake by contacting Tina Casey at [email protected] or 682.432.1120.
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lend a
handluncheon
give them a hand. thank you!
help abuse & neglect disappear
in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
On April 2, in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month,
ACH presented its third annual Lend A Hand Luncheon to raise awareness
about child abuse and neglect in this community, and to generate advocacy and action
on behalf of the 5,598 children who were abused and neglected in Tarrant County last year.
presenting sponsors
Pat O’Neal
table sponsors
Child Heroes
Chalk, Cullum and Associates
Julie and Glenn Davidson
Harris Finley & Bogle, P.C.
Jack and Leanne Huff
Melisa and Steve Schultz
Dub and Val Stocker
Rhonda and Lloyd Walsh
Child Champions
Amon G. Carter Foundation
Frank and Tasa Anderson
Larry and Tiffany Autrey
Karen Haun Barlow
Mrs. Louise Carvey
David Frase, Randy Pack & Larry Hilcher
Stan Graner
Jackson Walker, LLP
Nancy and Jack Larson
Lonestar Resources, Inc.
Fred and Cheryl Moore
Allen and Adrienne Paschal
Perrone Pharmacy
Malcolm and Mary Lou Street
Texas Capital Bank, NA
Martha and JR Williams
Child Advocates
Accel Imaging Systems, Inc.
Margaret Augustat & Lynn O’Day
Kelly Hart
Randall and Liz Hatley
Suzanne and Bruce James
JPMorgan
Barry and Leah King
Linbeck
Krista Manning
Lynn and Cam Newman
Esequiel “Zeke” Sanchez III
Robert and Amanda Simpson
David and Melinda Teitelbaum
Texas Pride Fuels
Pictured L to R: Dub and Val Stocker,
event co-chairs; Dr. Bradley Stolbach,
and Dr. Wayne Carson.
gifts that make a difference (cont.)
memorials:
in memory of
Mr. Michael Augustat
Mrs. Nella Haile
Ms. Patricia Black
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cyrier
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Owen
Mrs. Beverly Cunningham
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Vigness
Mr. Reginald Darrow
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Carson
gifts in kind
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Ms. Gayla Altom
Arborlawn United Methodist Church*
Ms. Lizette Blanco*
Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Bonnell
Ms. Marnie Brenes
Britten, Inc.
Ms. Kasey Campbell
CC’s Cupcake Heaven*
The Children’s Courtyard
Child Time of Morrison - Learning Care
Childtime Learning Center- Learning Care Group
Cousin’s Bar-B-Q, Inc.*
The Cowtown Marathon
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cyrier
The Dannon Company*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dorsey*
Ms. Mary Forste
Miss Meta Galupi
Garner ISD
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Mrs. Jean Harrell
Mr. Joseph Gagen
Marguerite Cantey Hogsett Harrison
Mrs. W.K. Gordon, Jr.
Ms. Alex Hunter
Marge and Larry Solley
Ms. Robin Hood McClure
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Christenberry
Mr. Kevin T. Miller
Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Miller
Mr. Robert Lee Powell
Ms. Mary Kathryn Anderson
and Mr. Warren Gould
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Black
Mitzi and Bill Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Fortson
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton R. Hook
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller
Mrs. Shelly Seymour
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Steele
Kimbell and Mitch Wynne
Mr. James Russell
Mrs. Lee Russell
Ms. Laurie Lynn Watkins
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Carson
Ms. Karen Gibson
Ms. Gabrielle Gonzales
Ms. Alicia Gordon
Ms. Rebecca Hayes
Henry House Foundation
Mr. David A. House
Hulen Street Baptist Church
Ms. Tiffany Ingram
Ingram Micro
Ms. Janie Jackson
Ms. Chelsey Jimenez
Mr. Stephen Johnson
Kaplan College Fort Worth
Mr. Chad Keeney
Kids Who Care
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
Lake Worth High School FCCLA*
Lucio, Lauren, Addie and Gabi Loredo
Ms. Suzanne Meux*
Ms. Deana Moss
Mount Hermon Baptist Church
The National Multicultral Western
Heritage Museum
Ms. Rithou Neyland
Ms. Tessie Painter
Ms. Lena Pena
Ms. Christina Pierce
Ms. Lise Porembka
Project Linus - Tarrant County*
Mrs. Janet Baird Quisenberry
Ms. Sonia Rangel
Refuge Church/Foster Ministry
Ridglea Presbyterian
Rotary Children’s Fund
Starbucks*
Stir Crazy Baked Goods
Ms. Kelly Strzink
Sullivan Sales
Texas Golden Gloves
Trinity Valley School
TTI, Inc.
Walmart Store #3044
Your Texas Benefits
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ACH Expands
Volunteer
Opportunities
Volunteers are essential to ACH. Our volunteers
help us provide the resources struggling children
and families need for safety, hope, love, and the
capacity to thrive.
YOUR monthly gift to
ACH Child and Family
Services can help!
Support our children and families
all year long by becoming a Hero!
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ACH will be expanding its volunteer program
in 2014. We have always needed tutors
and childcare assistants, but we also need
specialized volunteers to help teach sports
skills, share gardening tips, and even help
with tours. We will be offering an expanded
volunteer orientation and training, along with the
opportunity to participate in educational courses.
For more information or to volunteer
with ACH, contact Stephanie Canfield
at [email protected] or
682.432.1131.