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Transcript of Grandfather Home News, April 2012 Edition
Grandfather Home NewsA Ministry Mending Families
PANGSHUA KHANG, EDITOR APRIL 2012
FROM THE CEO: HOPE FOR EACH CHILD
HOPE BLOOMS ACROSS NC
REACHING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
VOLUNTEER, SPECIAL EVENTS & MORE
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
C hild abuse is a difficult issue for individuals to talk
about. It is not because people do not care but because most of us care for children passionately. It is difficult to hear such horrid stories of abuse which are often accompanied by a feeling of “nothing can be done about it.”
Here are some statistics aboutchild abuse in America:
• A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. • The total number of child abuse reports has increased 49% since 1986. • An increase in child abuse, (mostly in infants) is linked with the recent recession, in new research that raises fresh concerns about the impact of the nation’s economic woes.• The long-term effects are equally devastating; abused children are much more likely to repeat the cycle of abuse and abuse their own children, and/orbecome involved in the juvenile justice system, or not complete high school and have a mental health illness.Abuse teaches children many
horrible lessons. They are often
told that the abuse is their fault and begin to accept this. Children believe they are unlovable and that there must be something inherently wrong with them. Often children believe there isn’t a God or if He does exist He must not love them. Of course all of these lessons are false, but our children believe that they are a certainty. Unlearning these lessons and learning new ones can be a difficult process for them.
There is no simple solution or a one-size-fits-all approach. Care requires a multi-pronged approach. Here are ways we are fighting to give hope for each child:
• Continuum of Care: It is a term used to describe an array of services provided in various locations across NC to allow us to meet the evolving needs of our children. Our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) on the Banner Elk campus provide our most intensive care. In addition, there are lower levels of residential care on the campus. Our six regional offices serve manychildren in foster care andadoption services. • Treatment: While every program provides a treatment plan, it is up to staff to provide an effective plan supported by evidence. Our staff has the
necessary expertise and just as important, time to meet each child’s specific needs.• Opportunities for growth and new skills: By providing opportunities for children to learn and heal, we show them they are loved and important.We strive to develop areas where they can gain a sense of accomplishment. Spiritual growth is encouraged through attending local churches, bible study, motivational speakers and most importantly, Godly mentors and staff who invest in their lives. • Continuous improvement: Through tracking outcomes and program planning, we are able to continually assess the strength of programs and services to improve them.
I believe we will reach an all-time census high in the next several weeks--meaning we will serve more than 315 children per day. We have been blessed with the opportunity to serve more children than we ever have in our history. It will be challenging in many ways but through your continual support and prayers we will continue to succeed for the children under our care.
What is your hope for each child? Join me in helping hurting children heal and thrive.
From the CEO: Hope for Each Child
Jim Swinkola, CEO
“ It will be challenging in many ways but through your continual support and prayers we will continue to succeed
for the children under our care. ”
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In February 2011, a beautiful 6-year-old girl named Asiana came to Grandfather Home for Children. She was admitted into the foster care program.
Prior to coming to Grandfather Home, Asiana was placed in two other foster homes with her two older brothers. In these last placements, she behaved aggressively toward her brothers and the other foster children.
To try and resolve her aggressive behavior, the Department of Social Services (DSS) decided to place Asiana into a foster home with no other children. She found her placement with one of our therapeutic foster parents, Alan and Laura.
At first, the placement went extremely well. The family was very excited to have her in their home and gave her the one-on-one attention she desperately needed. They worked on her academic skills to prepare her for kindergarten, as she could not write her
name. Because things were going so well, the clinical team decided that Asiana should start receiving letters from her biological mother, who wrote to Asiana while she was incarcerated. Soon thereafter weekly phone calls to her biological brothers were started. Unfortunately, even with the help of her foster parents and intensive in-home workers Asiana was not fully
prepared for
finding connection with her biological family again. She began to backslide in her progress.
Asiana started to act out. She threw many temper tantrums and became very disrespectful toward her foster parents. Things began to escalate once she started kindergarten. In addition to a new transition, intensive in-home therapy stopped. Asiana didn’t handle
these transitions very well. The tantrums became more intense, she started throwing things when she became angry. She would make very hurtful statements and would try to hit, kick and bite people. After the first month of school, Asiana began to settle back down.
Although the family has tried to keep her on a consistent schedule, Asiana will still go to the cabinets in the kitchen just
to make sure there is food
there. She has learned her colors and numbers up to 20 and now can write her name. She has made great progress in such a short
time period. Currently, a specialist
in attachment disorders is helping Asiana and
the foster family learn ways to deal with her issues in a healthy manner. Last October, plans for Asiana changed from reunification with her biological mother to adoption! Alan and Laura love Asiana and wish to adopt her. The clinical team’s goal is also to have her be with her siblings again. Today, Asiana is healing and thriving in this environment of security and unconditional love.
Asiana (right) enjoys playing with her neighbors, Madeline and Grace (above).
Child Now Before Us: A little girl’s healing journey This section of the newsletter is dedicated to children who have come into our care and need your prayers.
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Children’s Needs List: Helping Provide Care
We recently received a phone call about two 3-month-old twin boys, Mark and Zach. Little Mark had burns on the lower half of his body which resulted from a scalding bath. His current foster parents, the Hills, spent a great amount of time at the hospital with Mark. They fully embraced the challenge to learn how to treat his burns and eagerly received both infants home. Today, the two brothers are making great progress.
Can you imagine all the critical things that are needed to care for two children at one time? This challenge to provide for hurting children is not uncommon for our ministry. We ask that you prayerfully consider helping us meet the needs of the children we serve. Here’s how you can help us provide care.
You can purchase the items belowor send funds for these things:
Welcoming Bag $50Tote bag or backpack with essential items like a Bible, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, age appropriate toys, etc.
Basic Clothing Kit $100A welcoming bag to include items from first list items above, plus two outfits (shirts, pants, underwear and socks)
Full Clothing Kit $250A welcoming bag to include first list items plus four outfits (light jacket, shirts, pants, underwear, socks, slippers and pajamas)
Make an Impact: Reaching Your Neighborhood
Grandfather Home for Children provides services in six regions across North Carolina. We are reaching over 60 counties across the state! Here are some simple things that individuals, churches and service groups can do to help the children in local neighborhoods.
• Pray for our children, foster families and staff. • Make emergency kits for new children who often arrive in our care with no clothing!• Sponsor a child’s birthday party• Provide gift cards to major chain stores.• Collect arts & craft supplies for the children’s use.• Host a collection drive for school supplies.• Become an Ambassador (a special liason) from your church, neighborhood or organization to this ministry.• Consider starting a Grandparents Club chapter!• Participate in the Presbytery-wide, annual special offering for Grandfather Home (Father’s Day Offering or Thanksgiving Offering). • Have a speaker from Grandfather Home share our story with your church.• Attend a “Circle of Courage” event to learn more about this ministry and tour the Hayes Campus in Banner Elk.• Provide good books and DVDs for children and teens (nothing R rated).• Contact our ministry today to become a foster parent.• Volunteer or intern with us in your local area!
To learn more about how you can make an impact and get involved, please contact Mae Weed at 828-898-5465.
EVERLASTING TRIBUTES
Everlasting tributes are special gifts of $1,000 or more, which are able to significantly touch the lives of our children. Healing services, not otherwise afforded, are provided. Everlasting tributes are listed in the newsletter for one year.
Everlasting Honor Gifts
Mrs. Carl B. Brown, Jr.Pamela Brown Vinson
Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr.Milliken Foundation
Family and Friends at ChristmasEd and Susan HardinJosephine S. Leiser
Josephine S. Leiser FoundationJames M. McCarl
Lucy F. McCarlJo Morrison
Kevin and Jeanne PoormanCorinne Phillips
Jim Phillips and Cynthia PoortengaDr. Richard A. Ray
Regenia ClarkJim SwinkolaRegenia Clark
Everlasting Memorial Gifts
Evelyn BairdTruette Baird
Eleanor Hayes BarnhardtFred and Gwen Deaton
Dr. Ward B. BreidenthalMarietta E. Breidenthal
Joel BectonRose Holden Cole
Carl B. Brown, Jr.Pamela Brown Vinson
Jeff ByrdJohn and Judy Collins
L. Jack ClarkBob and Carol Allen
Regenia ClarkFred and Gwen DeatonM B Krupp Foundation
Gary A. and Kay M. SmithJudge Christopher McLauchlin Collier
Fred and Gwen DeatonIra K. Davenport
Allan DavenportRobert “Bob” Dick, III
Camilla DickEarl Durden
The Durden Foundation, Inc.Dale FilesDoris Files
Greg and Saundra FilesMildred M. Gee
Elizabeth Gee Frances Moore Hart
Isabelle Stowe
Jean HasekRobert Hasek
Maryann HasekRobert Hasek
Rev. Robert JohnstonFred and Gwen Deaton
Edwin Lee Jones, Jr.Lou Jones
Victor R. KellyBarbara Kelly
Carolyn H. KingKenneth KingRiley King
Cooper and Beth HagertyGeorge Laboda
Children and GrandchildrenLee Lundy
McKinley LundyJames S. Massarene
Jacqueline Massarene-LunardoniDale Michael
Jean MichaelFrancis Scott McElwee Nicholson
Fred and Gwen Deaton Claybon and Sue Perry
Greg and Saundra Files
Edna Church PiersonAda C. Phillips
A. Paul PriddyJane Priddy
Marye PriddyJ. Robert Roughton, Sr.
Marjorie RoughtonFlora Davis SalyerBob and Burma Lotts
Frank SchrumBetsy W. Schrum
Fred SlanePat Ebert
Katherine “Kitty” StroudFred and Gwen DeatonJohn Bynum Taylor
Susan CarterJane Madden Snyder
Bob SnyderPansy Louise StaffordLew and Margaret Webb
Charlie von SteinGloria von Stein
The Warriner FamilyDorothy Smith-Fox
Honor GiftsBob and Ann Abel
Barry and Bonnie SetzerJackie AdamsBarbara Lawrence
Margaret Eury AgleChris and Leslie Agle
Richard AgleRichard Agle
Chris and Leslie AgleDr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander & Cole,
Aiden, and Chloe AlexanderJohn and Jeannette Alexander
Mary Allissandratos and FamilyWade Stroupe
Chip and Suzanne AllranWade Stroupe
Armelda D. BarlowHoward and Jean Shannon
John and Josephine BeallBrian and Christina VanderbloemenBlair & Kim Beam and Grant
Wade StroupeH. L. Beam, III
Wade StroupeJack and Helga Beam
Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerJohn and Nancy Beard
Barry and Bonnie SetzerHazel Berry
Scott JonesAlex Bittler
Ralph and Denise Shell
Luke BittlerRalph and Denise Shell
Zach BittlerRalph and Denise Shell
John A. BleynatJohn F. Bleynat
John and Margaret BleynatTruette Baird
Kathy BlumMargaret Eury Agle
Kathy BooneDeloris Pickens
Scott and Christy BrannonEverette HobsonBill Brooks
Barry and Bonnie SetzerLee and Leslie BrownBarry and Bonnie SetzerElizabeth F. Buford
Marjorie WilkieDean Bullis
Barry and Bonnie SetzerBetty BurwellWynne Cottrell
Frances CampbellGeorge and Martha Copes
Margie CampbellShannon Osborn
Bob and Polly CappsBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Bruce and Debby CarltonBarry and Bonnie Setzer
John CarrierGlen and Nancy Brickey
John and Pat CarrierCharles and Kitty McBrideJohn and Boots Carter
Bob and Gwin DaltonJohn and Carol Carter
Bill and Melanie SlagleBruce and Gwynne Chadwick
Kathryn BerrongPhil and Sharon Brackins
Hunter and Brenda ChadwickLaura Chadwick Jones
Martin and Tina ChadwickRichard Chadwick
Tony and Paula TrivettHunter and Brenda Chadwick
Richard ChadwickLaura Chadwick Jones
Martin and Tina ChadwickHunter and Brenda Chadwick
Laura Chadwick JonesQuick Chadwick
Hunter and Brenda ChadwickLaura Chadwick JonesRichard ChadwickLaura Chadwick Jones
Reuben and Mary Ann ChrestmanAndy and Elisabeth McGuireRev. Dr. Martin Christian
Grays Chapel ChurchHarriett Coleman
Howard and Maxine NanceTom and Beverly Considine
Barry and Bonnie Setzer
David, Chad and Jansen CraigBarry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerDonald and Jacki Craven
David DeBruin and Elizabeth TaylorJim DavisVicki Heath
Warren and Joan DavisBrenda Chadwick
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeBerryFred and Alice Stanback
Ralph and Jane DenhamKent and Kittie Eubank
Ridge and Betty deWittBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Tony and Debbie diSantiBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Helen S. DuncanBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Penny EdwardsHarriett Coleman
Howard and Maxine NanceFamily and Friends at Christmas
Mac and Kathy GowinAnni Farmer
Barry and Bonnie SetzerDavid Fenner and Gloria Baird
Trey, Candee and Gabriel SpenceSergei and Dima Ferriera
Jack and Jane KingGreg and Saundra Files
Rick and Tori JannettaJoel Fleishman
Fred and Alice StanbackHarriet M. ForbisJerry and Kaye Morgan
HONOR/MEMORIALHonor and memorial gifts help support Grandfather Home for Children’s ministry to youth and their families. A memorial gift honors the memory of a
departed loved one—a perfect way to express sympathy and appreciation in times of sorrow. Honor gifts remember and thank the living. This expression of thoughtfulness honors friends and family on special occasions in their lives such as birthdays, anniversaries, promotions and retirement.
Investing in a young life through a memorial or honor gift is an appropriate way to remember someone and provide a lasting tribute to that memory.Received December 16, 2011 — March 15, 2012.
Honor Continued Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fraser
Bill and Kitty TaylorMr. and Mrs. Tom Fraser
Bill and Kitty TaylorBrenda Furman
Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerThe Garber Family
Joseph GarberThe Luis Garcia Family
Deanne GarciaJackie and Sylvia Garner
Nick and Marie WickerCarolyn Grady
Mike and Cathy GradyGrandfather Home Staff
Bodie and Jane ScottC. M. and Lynda Harris
Glenn and Kim DavisPricey Harrison
Fred and Alice StanbackTed and Tammy
Heavner and FamilyWade Stroupe
Jason and Lydia HobsonEverette Hobson
Gene and Brenda HollifieldBarry, Bonnie and Taja Setzer
Hoppy and Shirley HuffmanBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Susie HuffstetlerWade Stroupe
Doug and Betty HughesBarry and Bonnie SetzerStewart Humphrey
Broadus and Beth BrannonLaura Chadwick Jones
Richard ChadwickSydney and Shannon Jones
Bill and Lida JonesJoe and Duree JosephBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Joyce. Liza and unborn sister
John and Jeannette AlexanderJan Karon
Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerJustin King
Jack and Jane KingMatt and Sarah King
Jack and Jane KingSam and Kelley King
Jack and Jane KingBernice Kirkpatrick
Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerHans and Judy Kohler
Barry and Bonnie SetzerGary and Ann LeagoBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Mike LeagoBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Dennis and Margaret LehmannBarry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerHans and Pat Lengers
Barry and Bonnie SetzerMr. and Mrs. Micheal Leonard
Fred and Alice StanbackRick and Debbie LiddleAndy and Elisabeth McGuire
Dorothy LightfootRev. David Cagle
David and Ethel LoganBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Jim and Lucy McCarlJohn and Kinsey Brand
Brian McGuire & Joe Haban, IIAndy and Elisabeth McGuire
Jill McGuireAndy and Elisabeth McGuireMike and Ann McGuireAndy and Elisabeth McGuirePat and Debbie McGuireAndy and Elisabeth McGuire
Gretchen A. McLeanJimmy and Joyce McLean
Helen S. McLeanJimmy and Joyce McLean
Jimmy and Joyce McLeanRick and Judith McLean
Rick and Judith McLeanJimmy and Joyce McLean
Dr. and Mrs. Charles MidkiffBob and Carol Mattocks
Barbara Miller WhittonJohn Hearn
Gene and Laurie ModlinBarry and Bonnie Setzer
The Morrison FamilyJoseph GarberJo MorrisonJoseph Garber
Larry and Anne GarberTim and Samantha Moss &
Madison, Landis and ChapelWade Stroupe
Martha MullinsBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Joe and Georgia MullinsBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Clyde MurshisonTom and Margaret Fitz
Mr. and Mrs. Gary MurphyHelen Margaret Gaskins
Ron McLean and Carl MyrickJimmy and Joyce McLean
Maxine NanceHarriett Coleman
Peg NorrisJack and Jane King
Mike and Kaye OwenbyBarry and Bonnie SetzerBetty Ann Painter
Barry, Bonnie and Taja SetzerMary T. Parker
Liz ParkerAndy ParseKathy Parse
Christie Parse and Gary CookKathy Parse
Ken PeacockFUNN Sunday School Class
Ken and Rosanne PeacockGreg and Claudine Lovins
Pearce & Sarah’s Thanking FriendsRoger and Georgia Hayes
Mary Ann RileyMr. and Mrs. Clay Poindexter
Fred and Alice StanbackRichard and Patsy Pons
Barry and Bonnie SetzerJohn and Sallie Prince
Joyce GuffeySusan PrindleMary Lancaster
Mr. and Mrs. Bob PuettDon and Marion Stadler
Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. RayLarry and Mary McNeill
Louise RutherfordLydia Rayfield
Wade Stroupe
Gavin Hayes ReeseBonnie Reese
Mr. and Mrs. Hal RobertsonJerry and Kaye Morgan
Alice RoessBarry and Bonnie SetzerJim and Patsy RoseBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Michael and Tracie Ross, and Matthew and Stuart
Wade StroupeMr. and Mrs. Ray Ross
Bill and Kitty TaylorDotty Royston
Andy and Elisabeth McGuireBrian and Julianne Sandlin
Kathy ParseTerry and Heidi Sarantou
Barry and Bonnie SetzerMarie SchulkenTony and Gail Cole
The John M. Scott, III FamilyStuart and Pat MacLean
Mitchell and Nancy SetzerBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Taja Bleu SetzerBarry and Bonnie Setzer
Wanda SetzerBarry, Bonnie and Taja Setzer
Phillip ShivellTony and Gail ColeMary S. Shook
Nancy VestDon and Margie Smith
Lee and Scharme Prevost and FamilyMeredith Smith
Clay and Dianne QuerbesTom and Sarah Speed
Glenn and Kim DavisLinda Steen
Barry and Bonnie SetzerJim and Suzanne Stouffer
The Art Barnes FamilyMay Strain
Bee and Martha StrainSarah W. Strain
Bee and Martha StrainMary Sugg Styres
Richard and Anna BraceyLyn Sweet
Elizabeth ThompsonAshlin Kate Swinkola
Art and Lynne ScottBrian and Audra Swinkola
Art and Lynne ScottKiera Blaine Swinkola
Art and Lynne ScottCindy Taylor
Barbara LawrenceWill and Cori Thompson
Barry and Bonnie SetzerTim and Anne Timberlake
Bob and Carol MattocksMr. and Mrs. Bob Tonsfeldt
Bill and Kitty TaylorJim Townsend
Cullie TarletonJim and Margaret Townsend
Norman and Sandra CulbertsonJack and Catherine Trawick
Steve and Jeannine AlleyRandall and Libby Ward
Barry and Bonnie SetzerDamon and Elizabeth Waters
Barry and Bonnie SetzerRev. Rob Westlund
DT SavageBrenda White Wright
Larry and Lois ClarkeJim and Barbara Whitton
Fred and Alice StanbackChris and Melanie Wilcox
Glenn and Kim Davis
Ronnie and Karma WilsonGlenn and Kim Davis
Rilda WolfAndy and Elisabeth McGuire
Memorial Gifts
Robert E. “Bob” AgleChris and Leslie Agle
Richard AgleDale Gordon Anderson
Pete and Jeanne WilliamsMargaret Clark Arrington
Joe and Ruth WhiteIssac T. Avery, Jr.
Marybell AveryShirley Ballew
Faye PerkinsMartin S. “Scotty” Banner
Martin BannerMary Margaret Kiser Bausell
Richard BausellCarolyn Ann Behmer
Tony and Gail ColeDavid Robert “Rob” Black
Rosemary TroxlerGeorge H. Bleynat
Lois H. BleynatAudrey Perry Boynton
Walter and Jane HardinGary Boynton
Bill BoyntonMarilyn Boynton
Cyclone BrettSuzanne Cole
Golfing friends of Bill BoyntonEleanor Hoey BradshawSimon and Churchill Thompson
Billie Gabard BridgesVic and Sally MirandaJackson Buckalew
Ed and Marilyn GideonSally B. Bullock
Rev. Malcolm BullockCamille Bridger Bunch
Mary LampleyRobert Alexander Campbell
Karen CampbellMattie Carrier
Glen and Nancy BrickeyElizabeth “Beth” Cole
Jim ColeChristopher McLauchlin Collier
Don and Loretta HubbleMary Ann Viccora Connelly
Dick and Olive BairdDebby Crane
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Crane, Jr.Charles E. Crews
Mary CrewsIra Kay Davenport
Allan DavenportDaniel Armstrong Davis
Patsy MullenJohn Paul Davis, Jr.Richard and Nicki DavisRobert “Bob” DickJohn and Mary Wiley
Dale FilesRick and Tori Jannetta
William Edward “Ed” FosterPatricia Stouffer
Manfred FranzSandra FranzPhil Frasher
Mary StyresJames W. and Vivian S. Freeze
Jimmy and Joyce McLeanVictor H. “Vic” Garrou
Ann B. GarrouMr. and Mrs. J. A. Giles
Elease GilesL. S. “Bill” Gilliam, Jr.
Roy and Fran Campbell
William R. “Bob” GuffeyJoyce Guffey
John GuignardJerry Pressley
Lewis B. GuignardJerry Pressley
William “Bill” GuignardJerry Pressley
Margaret HallChris and Helen Baucom
Albert F. “Al” HardmanNancie Kurtz
Jack H. HindsPatricia Hinds
Douglas HodgesWanda Hodges Hindman
Ramona HoyleWinfred and Frankie MuseStephen Curtis Hoyle
Bob and Lois DodsonMajor Jimmy O. Huffman, Sr.
Truette BairdBennie J. Jones
Ralph and Denise ShellFrank J. Jones, Jr.
Ralph and Denise ShellRoy S. Jones
Mary StyresRuth Kerley
David and Gloria FennerLue S. Khang
Hal and Melanie FennerSam and Venus Kindle
Eula K. CarrollRobert Paul Lambdin, Sr.
George and Carolyn TerrellLois Jane Loeblein
Belden Tri-State Building MaterialsValerie Chandler
Diener Brick CompanyJim and Barbara NormanTerry and Susan Swaim
Jill Veber
Edward L. Loehr, Sr.Jim and Gina Bigger
Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson Dia NicholsHigh County State Bank
Mike LongardtDavid and Nancy Page
Robert “Kyle” MartinSteve and Mary Kelly
Jack MastersRobert and Lynne BassTom and Cindy Baur
Peggy BeamanGary and Sandy Brown
Ginger RutherfordJulie Maupin
Tony and Gail ColeMary Beth McCall
Tammy ClickBetty CombsJanet Day
Mary KnightNorthwest Basketball Officials
AssociationAbigail Blair “Abby” McLean
Jimmy and Joyce McLeanWebb A. and Violet C. McLean
Jimmy and Joyce McLean6
"I like being a big brother because I
get to help them." -Landon, age 8
"My dad says Im a Princess and princesses always have bubbles." -Cecelia, age 5
Memorial Continued
Charles Vernon & Martha Luther McLoudBarbara-Ann Zizzi
Martha Luther McLoudDennis and Susan Harvey
Sally KirbyDavid and Vicki Miller
Mary RolofsonChristophe and Tasha Roth
Florence SpiveyRobert L. Merian
Sadie MerianMr. and Mrs. Ro Millen
Mike and Carole SimpsonMary Cole Moore
Steve MooreEleanor Moss
Mary StyresAnn Murchison
Tom and Margaret FitzGeorge Donaldson Murphy
Ronald D. HartgroveBrian Anderson Nicholson
Cosmo Mendolla and Anntoinette RyalsLena Helen Carter Noe
Willie and Shirley CradicPaul and Linda Rutledge
Sherrie RutledgeAllie Holland OdumAllen and Celia Hunter
William George OwenThe Anna Mackley Family
Shirley PageDavid and Nancy Page
Claybon and Sue PerryRick and Tori JannettaEssie Lee Porter
William Porter
Clyde RhyneMike and Carole Simpson
Gladys RhyneMike and Carole Simpson
Herman RhyneMike and Carole Simpson
Linda RhyneMike and Carole Simpson
Loyd and Helen RhyneMike and Carole Simpson
Paul RhyneMike and Carole Simpson
Frederick Richard “Dickie” RibetKathy Parse
Margaret H. RidenCarol Parent
Jane RobinsonRichard ZakourDoris RossNancie Kurtz
J. Robert Roughton, Sr.Marjorie Roughton
George Barron RoweBill Boynton
Grace Newton SainLoyse Hull Smith
John M. Scott, IIIStuart and Pat MacLean
Nancy SegalCarol Parent
Harold N. “Bud” ShellRalph and Denise Shell
Nancy Cloer “Bo” ShellRalph and Denise ShellMyrtle Rose Shutt
Kaye ShuttRobert Lee Shutt
Kaye ShuttJesse Lee Smith
Harold and Alice Durham
Jane Madden SnyderJoanne Boswell
Bill and Louise MundenBetty Neu
Dr. William Gilbert SpencerBeaver and Daisy Robinette
Mabel StackJack Elledge
Dorothy StahlThe Art Barnes Family
Dorothy Elizabeth Huff StaleyBobby and Shirley Clodfelter
Marion StoneMarcelle Stone
Samuel B. Strain, Sr.Bee and Martha Strain
Frankie StreetJA Street Trust
Jearline Webster TalleyJoe and Ruth WhiteJoAnn Tenney
Dale and Linda PattersonRev. Willis Thompson
Neill and Marie SalmonPhoebe Wakefield
Ann WilliamsDr. Charles E. Waldner, Jr.
Marjorie WaldnerLois Inez WestbrookDon and Loretta Hubble
Mr. and Mrs. W. U. WhitlockMary Fleenor
Kenneth F. WiblitzhouserSue Wiblitzerhouser
Mr. and Mrs. John H. WilsonSteve and Pam Wilson
Fred S. and Elizabeth L. WrightCharles and Ann Wright
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HOPE ACROSS NC
The mission of Grandfather Home for Children is to find and support a safe family setting in which each child can remain free from abuse and hurt. Across the state there are dedicated staff and passionate foster parents who directly provide care for hurting children. Discover a few exciting ways how our ministry is making a big impact on many young lives.
• In the Smokey area, nearly 70 children are served.• The Winston-Salem team continues to hold a social skills group for our children. They are broken into their age groups and participate in age- appropriate activities. Through this experience, children are able to learn valuable life skills while having fun!• Youth, ages 13-21, participate in an Independent Living Program (based in Charlotte), which runs for 10 months. This program allows interactive activities like modeling, dynamic group discussion, and assessment. Other components include learning communication skills, daily living skills, money management and self-care.
Check out our 2012 Event Calendar (on right) to discover how you can get involved or support in this shared ministry.
Save the Date: Mark Your Calendars!
April 13, May 4, June 1 and September 7Circle of Courage
Saturday, May 26Wildcat Lake Opens
Friday, June 1Children’s Trust Society Dinner
June 23-24Tennis Tournament at Yonahlossee Club
Saturday, July 28Grandfather Home Festival
Sunday, July 29Homecoming Picnic
September 23-2422nd Annual Children’s Golf Classic at The Elk River Club
May 18, 2013Centennial Celebration Opening Kick Off
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Praise Report: Three Sisters Search for a forever HomeThis section of the newsletter is dedicated to children who have made tremendous strides in healing!
Kendra, Angel and Megan are a sibling group that came to us in October 2009. They were ages 4, 6 and 12. Their mother struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues. Due to problems with the home environment, the girls experienced severe neglect and abuse. Megan, the oldest, was often left alone with her siblings. At a very young age, she became the caretaker of her sisters. Angel had educational delays. Kendra dealt with extreme anger issues and would threaten and hurt younger children.
Soon all three girls were involved with therapy. Unfortunately, their progress in therapy was slow. They then moved into a pre-adoptive home
(outside Grandfather Home’s care) in August 2010. Eight months later, that family transferred to our agency. The gains that the girls were making in that home were remarkable! Megan was blossoming into a young woman and had many friends. Angel started receivingacademic awards in school for her great performance. Kendra began
learning to manage her anger in healthy ways.
All three girls made amazing growth but sadly a few months ago, their foster mom Jane discovered some major medical conditions which will prevent her from providing the girls with the special care they deserve. Earlier this year, we found a wonderful adoptive family who we hope will be able to care for these girls. Several visits were arranged to ensure that this would be a good
fit. A few weeks ago the girls moved into this new home. We are excited to see that these precious girls will be adopted into their forever family soon. Please continue
to pray for these girls.