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Children’s Homes Annual Golf Tournament is April 29, 2011

Sally Shank — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:01:14 +0000

The Swing of Things
Our annual golf tournament is April 29

Children’s Homes’ annual golf tournament is scheduled for Friday, April 29, at Sage Meadows in Jonesboro (Ark.).

We’re moving the golf to the afternoon this year! Our famous lunch will be served on the driving range beginning at 11:30 a.m., and the afternoon flight will begin at 12:30 p.m. (Please note there will not be a morning flight.)

It’s just $400 per team to enter the tournament, and that price includes 18 holes on the gorgeous Sage Meadows course, cart, access to the driving range, a tournament “goody bag” for each participant, a free lunch, and snacks and soft drinks on the course.

This is a four-player scramble tournament, with all proceeds benefitting Children’s Homes, Inc.

Help us spread the word about this event! To learn more or to sign up your team, contact Terry Austin at 870.239.4031, ext. 133.

Children’s Homes Inc. Will Sponser an IRS Primer in January 2011

Sally Shank — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:35:42 +0000

…and an IRS primer in January
Learn about 2011 tax changes @ CHI-sponsored event

The new year will, of course, bring with it new tax laws, and specifically for income taxes, estate taxes, and capital gains taxes.
Children’s Homes will host a free seminar on Monday, January 17, featuring Frank Stepp. Frank, senior vice president with Thompson and Associates, works with supporters of Children’s Homes to help craft estate plans that maximize benefits to heirs while minimizing the impact of taxes on those benefits.
You’re invited to learn about the tax changes coming in 2011, as well as how to protect your assets from those changes.
The seminar will be held at the Somers Avenue Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas. To learn more, or to reserve your place at this free event, contact Gary Cupp (ext. 140). Go to www.childrenshomes.org or call (870) 239-4031.
FREE Seminar on 2011 Tax Changes
Speaker: Frank Stepp, Senior VP @ Thompson & Associates
Monday, Jan. 17
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Somers Avenue Church of Christ
Little Rock, AR
Please RSVP no later than Friday, Jan. 14

Children’s Homes in Paragould to Host a Houseparent Information Session

Sally Shank — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:31:08 +0000

On Saturday, Dec. 11, Children’s Homes will host a Houseparent Information session for anyone and everyone who’s interested in learning more about this work. If you’ve ever had a fleeting thought about whether you could be a houseparent, you’re invited to this informal session. Our staff members will share their experiences as houseparents, tell you how it works, field your questions about the ups and downs of the job, and take you on a tour of one of our Family Homes.

You’ll get a feel for the realities of houseparenting, and you’ll almost certainly be surprised at what you learn. It’s a low-pressure environment — we won’t sign you up on the spot (we promise!), we just want to help you better understand this ministry.

The session begins with coffee and juice at 10:00 in our gymnasium, and concludes with a sandwich lunch at noon. If you know of a Christian couple that might be interested in houseparenting, share this opportunity with them!

We do ask that you RSVP by Wednesday, Dec. 8, so we can make plans for the meals.

To RSVP, call Vickie Holland at 1.800.382.4114, ext. 123, or e-mail vholland@childrenshomes.org.

To learn more about this event, contact Houseparent Supervisor Toga Broom at 1.800.382.4114, ext. 139, or via e-mail at toga.broom@childrenshomes.org.

Change For Children Family Day 2010 at Children’s Homes in Paragould, Arkansas

Sally Shank — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:11:52 +0000

Please help us spread the word about this day of family fun!

CHURCHES, WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Children’s Homes will host our first ever Change for Children Family Day on Saturday, October 23. This is going to be a day of great fun for the whole family, and best of all… it’s free!

We need your help promoting this event within your congregation! Please include Family Day in your bulletin announcements and other congregational communication tools. If you need a poster or a Powerpoint slide, contact Terry Austin (ext. 133) in our Public Relations Department.

What are we planning for Change for Children Family Day? Well, since you asked…

This will be a day of fun for the whole family, and everything is FREE. We’ll have rides, games, food, music and more, including:
Face painting
Family fun games
A presentation by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
Activities with the horses from our Equine Therapy program
Challenging and fun activities from our therapeutic programs
Scrapbooking station
S’mores station!
Live music show every hour
Free family photo souvenir
Free food!
Large, air-filled Slide, Bounce House and Bungee Crawl

Saturday, September 25th is Children’s Homes Homecoming

Sally Shank — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:34:55 +0000

A Homecoming Primer
Here’s what to expect at this Saturday’s Homecoming

If you’ve never attended our Homecoming celebration, this would be a great year to change that. And we’d love to welcome you as our guest. Here’s what you can expect:

Homecoming is an annual event on our campus — always the last Saturday in September — that draws several hundred people for a day of shared memories and renewed friendships. We welcome former residents, former employees and all friends of the organization to attend.

We’ll begin the day at 10:30 with a program in our gymnasium. We’ll share news about Children’s Homes, and you’ll hear personal reflections about the organization from residents past and present. One of our special guests this year is Maj. Tim Norman, an iraq War veteran and one of our former residents. Maj. Norman will share stories of his tour of duty in Iraq and also his memories from his years at Children’s Homes.

After the program, we’ll break for lunch — and what a lunch it is! Our homecoming meal is fried catfish, chicken strips, fries, hush puppies, slaw and all the fixin’s!

When you’ve cleaned your plate, it’s time to “walk off” some of that meal, so we encourage you to stroll around our campus. Visit our homes and meet our houseparents and the children who live here. Take a tour of their homes and get to know them. They’ll serve you a slice of pie and a cup of coffee.

We’ll also have a horse-drawn wagon available for free rides, as well as an inflatable “bounce house” and slide, and a brand new playground for the kids as well.

Come on out to our Homecoming celebration this Saturday! We’d love to see you here.

September 25, 2010 is Children’s Homes Inc. Annual Homecoming

Sally Shank — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:49 +0000

September is special
Homecoming is Saturday, September 25!

You can’t have HOME-coming without homes… and we’ve got ‘em!

We want to invite all of our faithful supporters to join us for our annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 25, on our main campus in Paragould. We’ll get started at 10:30 with a brief program, followed by a lunch of fried catfish and chicken. Then we’ll encourage guests to visit our on-campus homes, meet the children who live there, and enjoy homemade desserts. It’s a great day of food, fellowship and fun, and we hope to see you there!

Churches, if you didn’t receive a Homecoming poster (above) in the mail recently, you can download a printable version from our website.

Two Teens From Children’s Homes are Baptized

Sally Shank — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:25:09 +0000

The word “dependence” doesn’t sit well with many people, and especially not with Americans around July 4!

But we think you’ll agree that “dependence” is a beautiful word as it applies to our relationship to God. Christians are, after all, those who come to recognize that every element of their lives has been affected by their acceptance of God’s offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. That is, our only hope is in our total dependence upon Him.

Two teen girls in our care testified to their acceptance of that offer Sunday night, when both were baptized at the Main Street Church of Christ in Walnut Ridge (AR). It marked a very special day for both girls — their “Dependence Day,” if you will — and it began each girl’s journey of faith toward an eternity with God.

At Children’s Homes, we’re extremely proud when the young people in our care decide to make such a commitment to Christ. Each person they encounter on our campus strives to model authentic Christian living to these young people in hopes of helping them see the beauty of a life dependent on God.

A Southern Lady With A Heart For Children

Sally Shank — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:33:44 +0000

Elfie Bates: A Southern Lady With A Heart For Children
The Story of Elfie Bate’s life is not just rags to riches but a journey of a soft-spoken, southern lady who lived a Christian life and made a difference in the lives of people she encountered along the way.
Ms. Bates was born May 27, 1936 in Arkansas, the daughter of the late Burlie and Vessis (Lemmons) Bates.
She graduated salutatorian from Pocahontas High School in 1955 and moved to Michigan to start her 45-year career at Pioneer State Mutual Insurance Company in Flint.
She poured herself into her work and church family, as well as taking care of her mother.
People who worked alongside her described her as dedicated, active, generous, kind, compassionate, unselfish, gentle, and faithful.
Ben Porter, a friend of Ms. Bates and a minister of the Davison Church of Christ in Michigan, says this about Elfie.
“She was an active member of the Davison congregation, but her activity wasn’t an upfront type, and she didn’t desire attention in that way. Quiet and shy, but oh my, what an influence this lady had and is continuing to have still today and for so many years to come, even in her death.”
Having never married or never having children of her own, she also wanted to make a difference in the lives of children, so she chose to donate a portion of her estate to Children’s Homes, Inc.
Micah Brinkley, executive director of Children’s Homes, said, “We are very grateful for the generosity of Ms. Bates and her desire to help provide a home for God’s children even after she passed on from her earthly life. Children for many years to come will reap the benefits of her giving spirit.”
Jan Albrough, another friend, summed up Ms. Bates’ life the best when she wrote: “I am proud of Elfie for the legacy she left and proud to call her my friend. God says, ‘Well done, Elfie! Well Done!’”

Children’s Homes Adds New Director of Development

Sally Shank — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:48:07 +0000

Children’s Homes is happy to announce some staff changes within our organization. Gary Cupp is our new Director of Development, a position created January 1 of this year. During his 15 years with Children’s Homes, Gary and his wife Christy (and their children, Aubrey and Chandler) have served as houseparents and, for the last 13 years, as caretakers (with Gary serving as Director) of Crowley’s Ridge Youth Camp. Gary has been a facilitator of our CHACE program and has overseen tChildren’s Homes is happy to announce some staff changes within our organization. Gary Cupp is our new Director of Development, a position created January 1 of this year. During his 15 years with Children’s Homes, Gary and his wife Christy (and their children, Aubrey and Chandler) have served as houseparents and, for the last 13 years, as caretakers (with Gary serving as Director) of Crowley’s Ridge Youth Camp. Gary has been a facilitator of our CHACE program and has overseen the operations of the William and Vacle Olive Farm property as well. In his new position, Gary will work to advance Children’s Homes by cultivating relationships with our supporters and developing contacts with new volunteers, donors and constituents. Gary’s e-mail address is gary.cupp@childrenshomes.org, and you can reach his office by calling 1.800.382.4114, ext. 140. he operations of the William and Vacle Olive Farm property as well. In his new position, Gary will work to advance Children’s Homes by cultivating relationships with our supporters and developing contacts with new volunteers, donors and constituents. Gary’s e-mail address is gary.cupp@childrenshomes.org, and you can reach his office by calling 1.800.382.4114, ext. 140.

Career Ministry Opportunities at Children’s Homes Inc.

Sally Shank — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:39:51 +0000

Children’s Homes has these career ministry opportunities:
Houseparent Family. A married Christian couple or family will live in a provided home on our Paragould (Ark.) campus, and will provide care, oversight, correction and Christian training and example to a group of (up to 6) children/teens in the home. This position provides competitive compensation, regular time off, and numerous perks. Training and continuing education are also provided.
Caseworker. The successful candidate for this position with our Child and Family Services team will have a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, and preferrably some experience in a social work setting. This position will require work in our CHACE/Pathfinders (Outdoor Adventure Therapy) programs, so a love of the outdoors and the ability to backpack (carrying up to 60 lbs. over long distances in wilderness terrain), rappel, spelunk, use a compass, etc., will be required. Training and/or experience in high- and low-ropes course elements is also beneficial. The caseworker will also work with a caseload of children in residential and/or foster care at Children’s Homes.
Foster Family (Arkansas only). Children’s Homes seeks Christian families in Arkansas to provide care for children in need. Foster families open their homes to children in crisis, and are supported through Children’s Homes.
To learn more about any of these opportunities, contact Paul Schandevel, our Child & Family Services team director, at 1-800-382-4114, ext. 124.
Please note that background checks are mandatory for each of these positions.