Patrick Henry Orator Fall 2018

FALL 2018

THE MAGAZINE OF PATRICK HENRY FAMILY SERVICES

Helping Restore

Happy Childhoods In This Issue:

Superhero Campers

48th Annual Award Ceremony

An Evening to Appreciate PHFS

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Editor's Note: At Patrick Henry Family Services we have embraced the empowering principle of Trauma Informed Care (TIC). In fact, our ministry goal is for each employee to move up a level in our knowledge and practice of TIC over the next fiscal year. When first implemented last year, each staff member became certified in TIC on the ground-level through participation in workshops and lectures.

I commend this requirement and only wish every human had the opportunity to understand that it is not, “What is wrong with this child,” rather, “What happened to this child?” So much has happened and is happening to children, not only those in our care, but those in the world around each of us.

Neglect, chaos, poverty, abuse, violence, hunger, etc. not only produce developmental trauma, but lasting vulnerability and negative coping skills which can last a lifetime unless identified and worked through.

When I was young, I went to school with a beautiful girl,

someone I admired greatly for her seemingly never ending demeanor of being basically “perfect.” Smart, impeccable manners, and always immaculately dressed, yet there was often a forlorn look of fear in her eyes. She was never comfortable just sitting and laughing, but always checking her surroundings and wanting to please those in authority.

Sadly, I recently heard she had taken her own life. Why? I then learned she had been terribly abused as a child and her only way to cover it up was to look perfect. Most of the children in our care do not have the opportunity to look perfect, rather their behavior masks the pain they are trying to cover up.

Child by child we counsel, liftup, and validate in ways that bring about healing.

Questions or comments about The Orator?

The Orator is written by the staff and children at Patrick Henry Family Services (PHFS) and original ar twork by the children is featured from time to time.

The Orator is edited and proofed entirely in-house by PHFS staff. The only aspects of production done outside of PHFS are the design, printing and mailing.

The generous support of donors allows PHFS to mail The Orator to supporters as well as to others who may be unaware of PHFS. Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Day, M.S.W., M. DIV. Board of Trustees, Executive Committee Mrs. Beverley E. Dalton, Altavista, President Mr. Steve Bowery, Salem Ms. Bonnie B. Crews, Rustburg Mr. Michael F. Daly, Lynchburg Mr. David J. Marshall, Forest Mr. Aubrey L. Mason, Lynchburg Mr. Brandon S. Osterbind, Esq., Lynchburg Mr. J. Blair Smith, Appomattox Mr. Hunter R. Watson, Farmville A financial statement is available with the State Division of Consumer Affairs.

Patrick Henry Family Services is a taxexempt entity under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Contributions are taxdeductible as allowed by law.

Administration - 434-376-2006 Admissions - 434-376-6917 Fax - 434-376-3003 Web - www.patrickhenry.org

Contact Jennifer Wall at 434-376-2006, ext. 213 or at jwall@patrickhenry.org

Photo Credits In This Issue A Message from our Board of Trustees Chair................................... 3

Hope for Tomorrow Counseling....................15

A Message From Our CEO.......................... 4–5

IRA Charitable Rollover Gifts..................16–17

Celebrating Cynthia & Gabriel's Return Home.................................................... 5

It is Live with Robert Day...............................18

Superhero Campers................................... 6–7 48th Annual Awards Ceremony...............8–10 When it Seems Like No One Cares..............11 Expanded Families................................. 12–13

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Kind and In-Kind Gifts...................................19 An Evening to Appreciate PHFS.............20–21 Honoring Daphne Copley..............................22 The Honor and Memorial Register....... 23–30 Bravo Mysaiah!...............................................31

Sonya Weaver, Awards Ceremony Carisa Bates Beth Briggs Danika Deva Kathy Guthrie Patty Hammock Contributions: Donate online at www.patrickhenry.org or mail to: Patrick Henry Family Services 1621 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502

Beverley Dalton (right) is photographed above with her sister, Suzanne Morse, at the Spring PHFS Gala.

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atrick Henry Family Services stands committed today, just as it has for over 57 years, to taking care of the residential needs of boys and girls. While we have embraced additional ways to help vulnerable children – ways appropriate for each situation, we are reaffirming our commitment to residential care and the important role it holds for many.

This past spring I had the honor of giving the closing prayer at the Annual Awards Ceremony. As I sat in the audience, I listened in awe as the youth of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Home received numerous awards and accolades for their academic and behavioral accomplishments. Not only was I beyond proud, but I was beyond grateful that 57 years later we continue to have homes for boys and girls in need of a safe place to live, grow, mature, and to thrive.

Yes, we also have grown in other directions and in doing so are able to reach out and help even more children and families through our additional

CARE • Cottage Care • Crisis Care / Safe Families for Children • Family Based Care / Expanded Families • Mothers with Children / Homes of Hope • Transitional Living / Step Forward

A Message from our Board of Trustees Chair ministries focused on care (Safe Families for Children, Homes of Hope, and Transitional Living— Step Forward), through our ministry focused on counseling (Hope for Tomorrow) and through our camps and conferences (Hat Creek Camps and Hammersley Retreat Center). Not only are we reaching more in need than ever in our history, we are creating real change. This real change offers hope and provides solutions.

Simply said, we are able to provide safe and loving homes for children in need of refuge in a Christcentered environment because of YOU! Your engagement and your financial support make all the difference. Thank you for enabling us to serve children and families and to grow this critical work.

As we grow our services to children and families in need we are able to help before the pain and abuse become a tragic fact for many.

COUNSELING • In-Home Services • Family Assessment • Counseling • Support Groups • Parenting Classes

Beverley E. Dalton

CAMPS & CONFERENCES • Summer Camps • Day Camps • Marriage Retreats • Family Camps • Foster / Adoption Support • Child Welfare Workshops / Training

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f 98 out of 100 children who drink from the same well kept coming down with severe diarrhea, we could either prescribe prescription after prescription of strong antibiotics, or, we could find out what’s in that well and fix the problem at the source. The second option would both save money and those children a great deal of agony.

Robert W. Block, MD, FAAP, past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics said “Children’s exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences is the greatest unaddressed public health threat of our time.”

Scientific research now confirms what many in our field have long suspected: that the simmering effects of poverty, the trauma of abuse, and the toxic stress of family dysfunction, can cause a lifetime of physical and mental health consequences, from difficulty concentrating in school to heart

disease, from substance abuse to depression – leading to inflated costs for the social services, education, and public health systems. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the total lifetime economic burden resulting from new cases of child maltreatment alone is about $124 billion.

“The power for good or evil that resides in a little child is great beyond all human calculation. A child rightly trained may be a world-wide blessing…

But, a neglected or misdirected child may live to blight and blast mankind.”

George Mueller George Mueller, a man who probably cared for more orphans in his lifetime than anyone in history, identified the issue without the tools of science.

He said, “The power for good or evil that resides in a little child is great beyond all human calculation. A child rightly trained may be a worldwide blessing… But, a neglected or misdirected child may live to blight and blast mankind.”

The problem is very real…but it’s also preventable. It is invasive… but treatable. It is powerful… but also beatable. The only thing that’s keeping all that harm from happening to children is our will

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to act. It’s not a lack of resources, but rather the desire to properly channel those resources to where they can do the most good with the greatest efficacy.

Many folks tend to marginalize the issue because they didn’t experience trauma in their own childhood. They see the bad behavior of many children and teens today and blame the parents for their poor parenting. Others see the growing number of adult addicts, or the pervasive mental health crisis in our communities, and blame the individuals for making bad life choices.

Here’s the difficulty with that way of thinking. It not only lacks the grace and love of Jesus Christ, it also doesn’t solve a single thing. It would be like punishing children for having diarrhea. It doesn’t fix the problem.

Many instinctively understand that if we don’t intervene in the lives of vulnerable children and distressed families when the bad things happen, the cycle will only continue. In fact, it will likely just get worse with each generation. The science now proves it. On page 15 you can read more about our efforts to be more trauma-informed in all the services we provide.

At Patrick Henry we never ask what is wrong with those we serve, but rather we ask what has happened to them. People need help. They need hope. They need healing. They don’t need judgement or punishment.

They need practical skills. They need support and encouragement. They

“Children’s exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences is the greatest unaddressed public health threat of our time.”

Robert W. Block, MD, FAAP, immediate past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics

need to know others care. That’s where folks like you and I come in.

By investing in detection, prevention, and treatment of childhood trauma and toxic stress, we can improve the life chances of youth and families, resulting in stronger, healthier, and safer communities for generations to come. Wouldn’t that be something!

Quite frankly, sometimes it’s hard to be consistent and balanced with these competing interests. It’s easy to see how other organizations get these out of order. I’m proud that we mostly stay true to these commitments.

Deep motivation by a call of God, along with an intense desire to see vulnerable children safe and successful, is what inspires our Board of Trustees, myself, and my dedicated staff to show up to remain vigilant and committed to our mission. It’s not the pay or benefits package, as thankful as we are for them. It’s not about promoting or expanding the reputation of PHFS, although we are honored to do it.

It’s the kids. It is always about the precious kids.

As long as PHFS chases the mission and not the money; as long as donors give from a desire to meet the needs of children (and their families), and not necessarily from what makes them feel good; as long as the employees work for better outcomes of our clients and not what’s in their own self-interest, God will continue to bless this ministry.

I may be wrong about all of this, but it’s the only way this poor orphan boy knows how to do it.

Celebrating

Cynthia & Gabriel’s Return Home

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rom the moment Cynthia found out she was pregnant she was committed to being a good mother.

After researching for a strong Christian community, Cynthia's inquiries led her to Lynchburg, VA. She traveled from her home state of Georgia to Lynchburg, not knowing anyone in her chosen destination.

“I decided to move to Lynchburg because I learned it was one of the top three Christian cities in the United States and I felt that was where I needed to be,” said Cynthia.

While living at the Salvation Army, Cynthia saw her newborn placed into Foster Care. The Salvation Army then reached out to Homes of Hope (HOH) for Cynthia to live in hopes of regaining custody of her infant. HOH welcomed the opportunity to work with Cynthia and were able to regain visitation for mom and baby. Not only did Cynthia have a safe place to live, but HOH helped her secure a job, get necessary medical attention, develop strong parenting skills, regain full custody of “Gabriel,” and develop a plan for her future.

“HOH has paved the way for my future as a strong mother. They taught and shepherded me while instilling morals and guidelines for living and raising Gabriel. Our lives will be forever impacted by HOH because we will live with purpose according to the way we were taught here.”

When departing HOH for Georgia in order to live with Gabriel’s birth father, Cynthia was asked what advice she would give expectant mothers. “Prepare for your future. It impacts both you and your children. It is never too late and it is always the better way.”

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hat better way to connect with youth than at camp surrounded by 345 acres of natural fun? At HCC a normal day can include any of the following fishing, hiking, gaga, archery, canoeing, drama, tubing, swimming, exploring, climbing, singing, dancing, etc. In its sixth year, HCC provides a safe and encouraging platform for connections and spiritual growth.

“We say it over and over, great things happen when technology is put away and youth and nature bond,” said HCC Director Michael Briggs.

“Not only do we have the opportunity to inspire and encourage adventurous young campers, we witness challenges conquered, see spiritual growth, and hear endless laughter. HCC 2018 has come to a close, but HCC 2019 planning is already in the works!”

This year’s Superhero theme gave opportunities

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for God-centered messages as witnessed through Biblical super heroes such as David, Esther, Elijah, Noah, and, most importantly, Jesus. Learning to be courageous in the face of fear was summer’s takeaway. Whether in day camp or participating in one of the week’s overnight adventure camps, campers and counselors alike left camp more prepared to face life’s challenges trusting in their renewed and empowering faith.

“I absolutely loved being a counselor at Hat Creek Camps (HCC) this summer,” said camp counselor and Liberty University student Abby Elder. “It was the perfect place to connect with kids and to share the Gospel in everyday conversation. In addition, it was amazing to witness God pulling together eight counselors totally dedicated to enriching the lives of young campers.”

Hat Creek Camp Programming Coordinator Jon Rice shared his summer camp take away: “Summer 2018 was incredible. I saw the Lord move in my life in ways I have never seen before and I saw camper’s lives changed for the positive every single week. However, I had the privilege to train and develop an amazing staff. As the summer ran its course, I observed each of them progress in leadership, teamwork, trust, and above all, faith! When days were tough, they stuck together and encouraged each other. There were many things to love about summer camp, but without a doubt I will always remember how God changed the lives of so many young people through the faithful ministry of Hat Creek Camp.

Hat Creek Summer Counselor Dante shared his summer camp take away: “This summer has been amazing. I loved working with these wonderful children. One of my favorite things about camp is how I got some of the toughest kids to open up to me and how my own personal story changed their lives. I told them about what I have been through and how without God I wouldn’t have made it. Some of the campers expressed to me how I helped inspire them to be a better person and walk closer with God. I feel accomplished, but I also think it was them that helped me. Without this awesome experience, I wouldn’t have realized that I need to be a better Christian at all times.

Thanks for an amazing summer!”

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hen your children are doing well, you are happy and thankful. We at Patrick Henry Family Services (PHFS) are especially thankful that the children in our Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes (PHBGH) ministry are doing very well and making great accomplishments academically and behaviorally. On May 31 we celebrated their achievements at the 48th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Hammersley Center at Hat Creek Camps.

the Bedford Elks Lodge. She has also put in numerous community service hours helping others by cleaning, painting, and performing additional volunteer tasks.

The youth were dressed in their best as they met their parents, family, and friends. All youth attending received recognition for their accomplishments not only in the PHBGH program, but for their school accomplishments as well.

The Courage of Daniel Award - This year’s recipient, Kira, shows courage each day by fighting through the challenges of life. She has come out on top because of her courage and we are confident that Kira will keep overcoming the challenges before you with God’s strength and power.

This year’s Annual Awards Ceremony included the following awards: The Christie Fariss Hite Memorial Ambassador Award -

This year’s recipient, Hailie, is a whirlwind of charisma and charm. She represented PHFS on “Conversations with Andre Whitehead,” was a beautiful representative at the PHFS Gala, and shared her story at the Brookneal Lion’s Club.

The Kenneth L., Sr. and Lucy Woodall Harris Ambassador Award – This year’s recipient, Katlynn, has willingly shared

her personal testimony of spiritual growth while in our program. She also represented PHFS on “Conversations with Andre Whitehead” and greeted guests at the PHFS Gala. Katlynn is photographed (5) with her houseparents Pam and Scott Massey.

The Shaffer Outstanding Citizenship Award - This year’s

recipient, Destiny, has been a joy to have at PHGBH. She gave of herself by serving Thanksgiving dinner at

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Overbey Outstanding Citizenship Award – This year’s

recipient, Joel, represents citizenship because he is always friendly and never speaks an ill word of others. He is helpful and willing to go the extra mile. Joel, thank you for the kind character that you share with all around you.

Archer Carr Satterfield Work Ethic Awards - This year’s

recipient, Joshua, is a hard worker who always helps other residents with their chores after he has finished his. He has helped in the garden and grounds and even shoveled snow from around the vehicles. Joshua is photographed (14, pg 10) with PHFS friend Scott Burgess.

The Charlean Light Carson Memorial Music Award –

This year’s recipient, Mysaiah, always spreads joy with his music. He can be heard singing around campus, at churches, and even sang for this year’s Awards Ceremony.

His melodies are encouraging and heartwarming. Mysaiah is photographed (8) with his housemother Elisa Strange.

The Dr. O. E. Howe Board Most Virtuous Woman - This year’s recipient, Kayla, could not attend the Awards Ceremony as she had gone home, but while with us she demonstrated tremendous spiritual growth. Even though she is young, her spirituality is beautiful.

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48th Annual Awards Ceremony The Diamond Hill Presbyterian Church Godly Man Award - This year’s recipient, Ronnie, has also grown

spiritually this year. He often reads God’s word. As this youth continues to seek God, God will continue to mold him into the man he wants him to be. Ronnie, seek God always!

The Joann Johnson Garner Memorial Perseverance Award - This year’s recipient, Hailie, persevered through

many things this year and came out stronger because of it. Her perseverance is seen through her academics, personality, and determination for personal healing and growth. Hailie is photographed (1) with Casework Manager & Teaching Parent Consultant Crystal Boyd and her daughter Kristina Morton.

The Daniel and Donna Fisher Expression of Gratitude Award - This year’s recipient, Kyle, when faced with a

substantial challenge this year, welcomed help. He then showed sincere gratitude by going out of his way to thank those who helped him personally. Kyle is photographed (4) with Hope for Tomorrow Clinician Jim Urban.

The Determination and Diligence Award - This year’s

recipient, Ian, has clear and complete focus on his future goals and dreams. He calculates a plan on how to reach those goals and takes action. Even though he is just finishing 11th grade, he has already chosen several colleges for application and has applied for 40 scholarships this quarter. Ian is photographed (15, pg 10) with his housedad Zach Strange.

God’s Great Outdoor Award - This year’s recipient, Ashton, absolutely loves to be outside. Being outdoors is where he can run, play, and dream. He enjoys hiking

with his cottage and appreciates what God has created including, the lakes, beaver dam, and trees and grass.

Ashton is photographed (12, pg 10) with Hope for Tomorrow Clinician Janice Stinson.

The Carl Mylius Award and the Jimmy Swanson Memorial Scholarship - This year’s recipient, Beanna, is

an extremely hard worker who never lets anything stand in her way. She completed the life skills course at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center and has plans to return to WWRC to obtain her license. She also held several part time jobs throughout the year. Beanna is photographed (3) with PHFS CEO Robert Day.

The Donald C. Seagroves Memorial Scholarships - This

year’s recipient, Katherine, is a self-motivated model student. After returning home to Baltimore, Maryland, she graduated from George Washington Carver Center for the Arts and Technology with a 3.88 GPA. She currently attends the University of Maryland and has a 3.246 GPA.

Robert L. and Jaqueline D. Metzger Scholarship - This year’s recipient, Lynn, currently has a 3.3 GPA at Virginia Tech. She accomplished this while working 30-40 hours a week demonstrating her ability to manage time well. She, also, is a model of determination. Lynn is photographed (11, pg 10) with PHFS Chief Operations Officer Jeff Nix. The Shaffer Academic Leadership Award - This year’s recipient, Destiny, earned this award for her hard work and dedication in school. She has the highest GPA at PHBGH and is on the Principal’s List Honor Roll. She has already applied for college scholarships, loves working in her community, and is currently participating in college advanced classes.

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Hope Church Academic Improvement Award - This year’s recipient, Harlow, came to PHBGH struggling academically. Through hard work and attention to homework, she now knows the joy of academic success.

She has the most improved GPA for the year. Harlow is photographed (13) with her housedad Rodney Bak. The Sgt. Jason C. Carr Memorial Academic Improvement Award - This year’s recipient, Ronnie, also saw strong

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Mrs. Daphne W. Copley Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Super Speller Award - This year’s recipient, Kira, had all

three seasons. He loves to improve his skill and help others learn as well. Kisean is photographed (16) with his beloved Expanded Families mother, Jane Snider.

academic improvement. His GPA just kept going up and up and up. Ronnie is photographed (9, pg 9) with Dot Carr.

A’s in spelling this year. She truly enjoys learning new words! We look forward to seeing words that she creates in the dictionary someday! Kira is photographed (2, pg 8) with PHFS Occupational & Life Skills Support Coach Kathy Guthrie.

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Eldon Cox Outstanding Historian Award – This year’s recipient, Elijah, absolutely loves

history. He enjoys studying history and learning about the past. Living on Patrick Henry’s land has been a wonderful experience for him as he has studied Virginia Studies this year and visited Red Hill many times.

The evening concluded with hardly a dry eye as Mysaiah sang "Worthy of Worship," followed by the closing prayer from PHFS Board of Trustee Chair, Beverley Dalton.

The Norman Bryan Dennis, Jr. Be Intentional Best Effort - Highest BPA – This year’s recipient, Destiny,

The following youth were recognized by their school:

received this award for having the highest behavior point average. She completed her chores in the cottage, did all homework, had excellent behavior, volunteered, and rose above and beyond. Destiny is photographed (7, pg 9) with PHFS Occupational & Life Skills Support Coach Kathy Guthrie.

The Norman Bryan Dennis, Jr. Be Intentional Best Effort Award - Most Improved BPA - This year’s recipient Elijah,

received this award for the most improved behavior, especially in his cottage. He came into our program, learned the ropes, and rose to the top with commendable behavior, completing chores, and finishing homework.

Elijah is photographed (10, pg 9) with Education Support Coordinator Danika Deva.

The Philippians 4:13 Outstanding Athlete Award - This

year’s recipient, Kisean, is truly an athlete. He not only loves sports, but he is a positive team member. He played on the Liberty High School Football team for the past

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Robert and Lois McCullough Character Award - This year’s recipient, Joel, was awarded the highest honor at PHBGH. Joel truly represents the ideals of the former Director of PHBGH. He is trustworthy, kind, helpful and positive. His character has grown so much in his time here and he has become a wonderful young man of character, love for others and a love for God and his word. Joel is photographed (6, pg 9) with Lois McCullough.

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Science Fair Participation - Ashton, Ronnie

Principal’s List Honor Roll 3.5 or higher for 4 quarters - Destiny

Elijah, Hailie, Ronnie

PE -Most Pushups (50) - Ronnie 2nd Place in CCPS Art Show - Ian The following youth were recognized for their academic achievement of having a 3.0 or higher:

Hailie, Destiny, Ronnie, Ian, Elijah, Lynn, Katherine

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The following youth were recognized for their academic achievement of having a 2.0 -3.0 or higher: Katlynn, Kira, Joel, Joshua, Harlow, Kyle

When it Seems Like

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constant thread permeating Safe Families for Children (SFFC) is the overwhelming need for a distraught parent to connect with someone who can help when the welfare of their child is at risk.

Such parents may find themselves wondering if anyone cares, whether they or their child can make it another day. SFFC works to show these families a better way.

In August, SFFC Office and Services Manager Ruby Caskey received a telephone call from the Lynchburg Department of Social Services CPS supervisor, Danielle, with whom SFFC has built a trusting relationship over the last two years. Danielle told Ruby that she had a young mom who entered her office in need of help with her young child.

This mother felt like she had fallen into quicksand — it seemed the harder she tried, the quicker and deeper she was pulled in. She loved her baby girl, yet she could see no way out of her stressful situation.

As Danielle began to explain how SFFC had helped many like her, the mother’s entire countenance changed. The transformation was real — from perplexed to empowered, discouraged to uplifted, and hopeless to optimistic.

“I still can’t get past the idea that someone would care for me.

No one has ever cared this much for me.”

Just a few hours later, after personally connecting with Ruby and SFFC Family Coach Supervisor Sheree Bryant, this mother finally felt capable of becoming the mother she desired to be. Her little one was initially hosted for five days while SFFC began to help the mother find employment and receive counseling.

This hosting blossomed into 30 days.

Before leaving the office that first day, this mother turned to Sheree and, with tears in her eyes, said, “I still can’t get past the idea that someone would care for me. No one has ever cared this much for me.”

Photograph acknowledgments: Hosting this precious little one is just what SFFC does.

Photographed with the young child are members of her host family and friends.

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his is such an exciting time for Patrick Henry Family Services (PHFS),” said Director of Expanded Families Mary Beth Burgess. “We are thankful to announce that we have two families, E-families as they are called, signed up to participate is our new Expanded Families ministry!”

Wait … Who are Expanded Families? What do they do? When did Expanded Families start? Where are these families?

At PHFS we believe that every child deserves to experience the love of God in the context of a family, through love, impact, safety, and belonging. Our core belief, that every child deserves an opportunity to grow up in a loving Christian family environment, has sustained our organization since 1961 serving hundreds of children and supporting families through residential cottage care, Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes.

As we work to fulfill our vision to meet the needs of every child, doing so with Christ-like love and informed care, we thereby allow safe attachments to be formed which enables healing. To further facilitate the often complex set of social, emotional, and developmental needs displayed by the children in our care we have responded by adding additional evidence-based, trauma-informed programs and services to provide the necessary tools families and children need to thrive through our Hope for Tomorrow Counseling, Hat Creek Camps, Safe Families for Children, and Step-Forward ministries.

The addition of our Expanded Family Program allows us to now be able to place children in loving vetted Christian homes – a much less restrictive environment than group homes - while meeting their needs, as well as have expanded families mentor the biological families in order for reunification to take place.

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The Expanded Family program is designed to be a better alternative to group homes, as well as state run foster care. Uniquely designed, this model of foster care will not only engage families, but also churches and communities are invited to come alongside PHFS’ E-Families to provide needed support, as well as consistent community help. The Expanded Family Program is truly love in action. Families, churches, and communities coming together for children from hard places to provide safety, connection, and healing.

We are committed to ensuring that our E-families are well trained and supported by connection and available respite. The story is never complete without the hero … become an Expanded Family … join the story….get connected … have impact….be a HERO for a child today!!

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, please visit www.patrickhenry.org/expanded-families or telephone Mary Beth Burgess (434) 376-2006 x302 or email mburgess@patrickhenry.org

Destiny Joins the Mullins Family

Kim and Mike Mullins were one of the first couples to sign up for Patrick Henry Family Services' volunteer ministry Safe Families for Children. “We got involved with SFFC because we saw a need for giving respite care to those already volunteering to take care of children from families experiencing substantial challenges,” said Kim Mullins. “We first developed this love when our son and daughter-inlaw adopted two of our grandchildren from foster care.

“Then in January of this year, a fun and thoughtful young lady, Destiny from Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, started attending my small group Sunday School class at Thomas Road Baptist Church. I realized right away that God had placed her in our lives as an answer to my prayers of someday having a farm with foster kids.

While the farm hasn’t happened yet, I knew we needed to take the steps we could to make the dream happen. God delivered our first Foster right to my small group.

It was obvious that this was one of those “God things”! After Mike and I decided to become a Foster family we spent the summer getting certified as Foster parents. We then welcomed Destiny into our home the night before school started (another answered prayer)!

When my daughter Katie (Liberty University junior) returned from a mission trip to Costa Rica, she was excited that she had a sister!

I have always believed that youth can never have too many people alongside them to give guidance, support, and love. We are grateful to be able to provide Destiny with another layer of family support and Christ-centered love. She now attends Liberty Christian Academy.

We take raising Destiny seriously as we need to prepare her for college life! We are honored to be obedient to God ‘to look after orphans and widows in their distress’ James 1:27. In doing so, we are the ones that have been blessed! She has brought new life into our empty nest!

A Home for Ronnie

“Our plan had always been to have a larger family and our son, Kaden, desperately wanted a brother, but that was not happening naturally,” said Alicia McClelland Chiefla. “My husband, Patrick, and I had decided to inquire about fostering a youth through DSS when a church member and the Director of PHFS Expanded Families program, Mary Beth Burgess, asked if we would foster one of the PHBGH youth. It was as if heaven opened in answered prayers. Ronnie had come to our church with his PHBGH houseparents for a while, therefore, I knew he could fit into our family lifestyle. A side miracle, I had a dream the night before I learned all of this was coming together - that it was going to come together.”

Alicia and her family attend Hope Church in Halifax, a church whose maxim is Passionately Following Jesus. “God is calling us to do something new, something that could change this church forever,” said Lead Pastor Jesse Young, “As Hope Church we are stepping out on new ground, Fostering Hope. We are going to reach out to the orphans, homeless, and needy just as Jesus has directed us to do through his word.”

“While fostering children is never easy,” said Mary Beth Burgess. “Our program is structured for the church to come alongside the foster family in support and outreach. Hope Church’s willingness to do this, is also an answer to many prayers. I am grateful to all involved for aiding to give Ronnie a good family home. He worked hard while living at PHBGH on his communication skills, respectfulness, and personal development. It is time for him to transition to stable family life with the hope of reunification with his biological family one day.”

Kisean

Though the dust had not even settled on PHFS’s planned Expanded Families program, one of the Hope for Tomorrow clinicians, Jane Snider, learned there was a need for PHBGH youth, Kisean, to go into a home atmosphere. Though battling cancer, Jane stepped to the plate and opened her home to this 17-year-old. “I knew Kisean and I knew he deserved a good home, therefore it was natural to provide him with a loving environment,” said Jane.

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he Institutional Advancement office of Patrick Henry Family Services is pleased to announce that Dr. Garvin Maffett has joined the leadership team as Chief Advancement Officer and Brooke Levens has joined as Director of Donor Relations and Administration.

Dr. Maffett is a servant leader passionate about raising support for children and families. He brings a strategic approach to planning, pragmatic business acumen, and exceptional communication skills. His extensive experience in fundraising development and advancement, working with such organizations as Yale University, University of Maryland School of Medicine, INJOY Stewardship Solutions, and Lackey Clinic, is a true asset to Patrick Henry Family Services.

After receiving his B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University and his MBA from the University of New Haven, Dr. Maffett went on to receive his Doctor of Education from Columbia University. Additionally, he has been involved in numerous non-profit and community boards such as Chesterfield – Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry and the Kiwanis Club. He was awarded his CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification in 2007.

“Dr. Maffett brings strong leadership skills to PHFS’s Institutional Advancement department,” said CEO Robert Day. “His successful fundraising expertise, coupled with his relational skills promise to further our development efforts, thereby enabling us to fulfill our commitment to help more children and families in distress.”

“I am honored to be a part of PHFS, as it is a leading and outstanding Christ-centered organization - positively changing the lives of many children and families in crisis,”

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said Dr. Maffett. “I love the Lord and want to build on the success that God has given me in relationship building and securing financial support in order to go above and beyond for PHFS." Dr. Maffett and his wife of 32, years, Pam, have one adult son who attends Columbia Law School.

Brooke Levens brings over nine years of experience in the event, marketing, and development industries. Born and raised in Georgia, Brooke graduated Magna Cum Laude from Valdosta State University, where she received her B.A. in Political Science. Brooke later graduated from Liberty University with her Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Before joining Patrick Henry Family Services, Brooke held the Director of Development and Marketing position with New Vistas School where she was a key fundraiser for the school’s annual fund and capital campaign.

“Brooke will help us have a "Best in Class" institutional advancement program,” said Chief Advancement Officer Dr. Garvin Maffett. “Her skills in fundraising, donor relations, foundation relations, leadership volunteer management, as well as event management are vital to our long term success.”

"I am truly excited to have the opportunity to work for PHFS,” said Brooke. “Working for an organization that is positively impacting the lives of children and families is a blessing indeed!” said Brooke.

Brooke and her husband of four years, Michael, have two German Shepherd children, Gatsby and Piper.

Parenting a child from hard places is, well …

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hen you grow up surrounded by love, you can love.

When you grow up with encouragement, you can encourage. When you grow up in a relatively secure and safe environment, you can trust. But what happens if you grow up with none of these foundations, instead you grow up surrounded by fear, ridicule, divisiveness, danger, hunger, and the list continues?

“Parenting a child from hard places is … well hard,” said foster parent Beth Briggs. “We have been raising our four biological children for a while now, and we felt like grizzled veterans; having experienced a lot, we thought we were on top of our game.

In reality, we didn’t know - how much - we didn’t know.

Our first foster care placement was a teenage girl who after years of devastating neglect had lost both parents to drug-related deaths. Her persistent history of trauma was extremely damaging to her development, both physically and emotionally. She introduced us to some, shall I say, new ways of experiencing, processing, and interacting with the world. It didn’t take long for us to appreciate the value and need for counseling, both for our daughter and for us.”

Trauma Informed Care (TIC) counseling is at the core of

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Hope for Tomorrow Counseling. They work with children, teens, and adults that come to be counseled often through their pain and anxiety in order to live better, stronger lives.

Trauma, especially trauma experienced at a young age, can drive negative behavior and can become life crippling.

“Why does he constantly lie” asked the dad. After several counseling visits, the reason for the teen’s compulsion to lie surfaced above his buried layers of fear and ridicule.

He learned to lie because of his fear of doing wrong as a child. His parents were overly strict and would accept nothing less than perfection. Lying became a way to get approval and to stay out of trouble.

Humans are born into a broken world, and that world can damage rather quickly. Experiencing psychological and physical reactions to trauma can happen to anyone. If left unaddressed then there are often lasting consequences, yet working with a trained TIC clinician, the therapeutic journey can produce healing and wholeness.

Hope for Tomorrow Counseling is ready to help. They have offices in Lynchburg, South Boston, Farmville, Danville, Bedford and Brookneal. Telephone (434) 376-2006 to make an appointment or visit their website at:

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Mr. Adam Spencer Director of Resource Development Office: (434) 376-2006 ext. 201

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It is Live with

Robert Day Recently, Robert Day launched It is Live, a weekly live devotional broadcast that can be accessed on Facebook from anywhere. The devotional airs every Wednesday morning at 8:30 am on the Patrick Henry Family Services Facebook page. It is recorded and can be watched later if the live recording is missed.

Please share the broadcast with your friends and help raise awareness of PHFS, while starting your and a friend’s day out in a positive Godly way. Photographed above are two staff members watching the original launch of Robert Day’s live devotional on September 12th.

Robert Day’s First Live Devotional On This Rock There’s an interesting story in the Gospels of a father whose son is troubled by evil spirits. The desperate man brings his boy to the disciples for help but they couldn’t do anything. They didn’t have the knowledge or the power. It was only when Jesus appeared that the awful situation was finally resolved.

How many times does the world show up at the church doors looking for help only to find ineffective believers who send them away to seek solutions elsewhere? That is sad. I personally believe that every need in this world can be met by the church.

No exceptions. The only reason the church is not addressing vexing issues like child abuse, poverty, and crime, is because the church doesn’t believe it can. God’s children have been convinced that difficulties of the world are best fixed by worldly solutions.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Only when the church accepts that it possesses both the knowledge and the power, will real solutions appear.

Take Away: Every

need in the world can be solved by the one institution, not of this world.

Scripture: Matthew 16:18 “…and on this rock I will

build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”

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An Evening to Appreciate the Life-Changing Ministries of PHFS

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s most would agree, Patrick Henry Family Services is not short on vision; in fact, it is our constant concern for better care of vulnerable children and families that drives the vision and mission nonstop. In order to fulfill the vision, financial support is paramount. On April 19, PHFS held an inaugural Gala in hopes of raising $175,000 to support all of our ministries. It was an unforgettable event on many levels. The décor, the guests, the meal, the speakers, and especially the heartwarming stories.

Master of Ceremony and Director of Safe Families for Children Patrick Neff stated the event’s mission in his opening remarks. “We are thrilled that this night has finally arrived, and are so excited to see all of you gathered here to celebrate the work God is doing in and through us. We invite you this evening to thoroughly enjoy fellowship with friends and a great meal, and then to sit back and hear with your heart how God is doing some remarkable things through the ministries at PHFS.”

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Robert Day shared the vision of PHFS for the coming years. “Recently my staff and I have been given an enormous vision, and tonight is the first time I am sharing it in a public forum. We believe that we have come up with a better way to care for at-risk children.

Our plan is an initiative that will pull government, churches, and private agencies together to ensure that children remain within the care of a healthy family — their own or another — that is supported by a local church. In the rare occasions that a child cannot safely live in a family setting, a group home setting with Christian caregivers, supported by a local congregation, will also be an option.”

A mother, Ashley, along with her infant son, Isaiah, who had benefited from the SFFC program, shared her story. “My name is Ashley, and I have been in and out of prison since I was 18. When I got out again, I got pregnant… Not being in the program was a probation violation, so I knew I was headed back to jail and was going to lose my son. A CPS worker told me about SFFC. When I met with staffer, Sheree,

and she told me that she was going to find someone to take care of my baby, I then knew everything was going to be OK. "After I was in jail, I wasn't sure what would happen.

I was told that the Safe Family host parents might come to visit me, but I wasn't sure if they would. But Melissa Tuck did. She came to see me in jail, and I could tell that she was a good person. I was so glad that my baby was being taken care of by such good people. The next time she came, she brought Isaiah to see me. He had grown a lot in a short time, and I could see that he was happy and that she loved him.

I know that if I had not been able to be sure that he was taken care of, I would have lost it.

"Since getting out of jail, the Tucks have continued to be family not only to Isaiah but me as well. A lot of things have happened to me, but they have been with me every step of the way. Honestly, I've tried to push them away a little bit because I didn't believe that they would stick with me, but they have always been there. I couldn't imagine a better family even

though we are not related by blood. I know they love Isaiah and me and that they want to help us.

"I don't know what's going to happen to me in the future, but I know that because of the relationship that I have with Missy and Zac through Safe Families, I'm not going to have to go through any of it alone. In looking back to a year ago, I'm not sure what would have happened to me if I had been separated from my son. I'm so glad I'll never have to know.�

For those unable to attend the inaugural Gala, no worries; plans for our second annual Gala are well underway. Please do not hesitate to let us know of your interest in attending by emailing blevens@ patickhenry.org or by telephoning (434) 376-2006, ext. 209.

P.S. Yes, the $175,000 goal was met!

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n 1988 Daphne Copley wrote her first check to Patrick Henry Family Services and faithfully has continued to contribute generously ever since for a total of 183 donations. “I give because of the children,” said Mrs. Copley. “I always put on each of my checks that the money is to be used for the children and their needs.

Having taught for 51 years, I have seen the distress in the eyes of a child who comes to school without basic needs met. They stand back, they feel inferior.

I believe that every child needs to know that someone cares, that they are wanted. My financial support for the children at PHFS gives me the opportunity to give children a chance to feel that they are somebody, somebody cared for and loved.”

"Thank you, Mrs. Copley, for being a hero of hope to children in and out of the classroom for nearly 8 decades. Your beautiful legacy continues through the scores of children and generations of families impacted by your love."

–Adam Spencer Director of Resource Development

At the 2018 PHBGH Awards Ceremony, the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Super Speller award was established and given to a PHBGH youth in recognition of Mrs. Copley’s years of unselfish support.

The young lady receiving the award, Kira, had all A’s in spelling for the year.

they would do so. She inspired her students to follow their dreams and to work hard. In addition, Mom was a valiant defender of her students, if necessary.”

“My mom and dad were open-minded and encouragers to all,” said Mrs. Copley’s daughter Betty Estes. “In the classroom Mom was a true force. She motivated every student to do their best and she expected that

Of note, not only was Daphne Copley a teacher, but so was her mother, her daughter, and now her granddaughter. Her husband, Lewis Copley (deceased), was an Extension Agent in Mecklenburg.

Happy Birthday to one of our First Donors! ne of PHFS’ original donors, Lucille Hughes, is photographed with Robert Day at his recent book signing at Lynchburg’s retirement community, The Summit. First, we celebrate Mrs. Hughes’ recent 99th birthday, October 30!

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Mrs. Hughes and her late husband, James D. Hughes Jr, were married for 64 years. They became acquainted with our ministry through Benny and Betty Rogers.

Benny Rogers was a respected and long-serving Trustee and assistant to the Executive Director, Robert W. McCullough.

“We did not have children of our own,” said Mrs. Hughes. “Giving for us was a way to make a positive difference in the lives of children. I especially like seeing the youth in the Orator from Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, their smiles always warm my heart.”

The Honor and Memorial Register

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he following donors made honor or memorial gifts to Patrick Henry Family Services in recognition of those who have made a difference in their lives. These gifts not only help our ministry, but they also live on as a lasting legacy to those who are honored. In fact, many people have been introduced to Patrick Henry Family Services through honor and memorial gifts.

In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Patrick Henry Family Services held its second annual observance ceremony.

Photographed above is former Lynchburg Police Department Chief Raul Diaz with his officers who attended the ceremony. “Children in many cases are victims without a voice,” said Chief Diaz. “They typically get abused by someone they know like a family member or close family acquaintance.

While there are only 174 Lynchburg Police officers there are over 80K residents in the City of Lynchburg and they should all actively be working together with the PD to combat child abuse and make our community a safer place for all our children.”

When honor and memorial gifts are received, our office promptly notifies the honoree, or the family of the deceased, and provides the name and address of the donor of each gift.

IN HONOR OF:

A Patrick E. Arwood Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Hensley

B Baby Seth Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Leggett Morris and Alice Bailey Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Elliott III Al and Lisa Billingsly The HSC Wealth Advisors Charitable Gift Fund Thomas J. Bradwell Mr. Adam Spencer

Bailey Donahue Ms. Betty Easter

Dr. and Mrs. William G. Jones Mr. Robert M. Jones

Phyllis Womack Dowdy Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morgan III

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Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Elliott III Mr. and Mrs. Morris M. Bailey

Mark Khatib Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Burton

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Peggy J. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Marshall

Mrs. Ronald Maas

Ann L. Braun Ms. Heidi Walker

Robi Goff Ms. Carol Massie

Gary C. Brown Mrs. Kelly Parks

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June Chenault The Appomattox Woman's Club

Clarke C. Jones Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Morrissette III

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Robert Day Anonymous Hope Church Mr. and Mrs. John Norris Moreau

William Jones Matthew, Sarah and Selah Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde T. Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Morris M. Bailey

R Lonnie and Anne Reynolds, 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Jordan Kathleen Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burgess

S Elizabeth Strader Shamburger Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morgan III Donald E. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hall

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Ward Burton, Jeb Burton, and Mike Roberts with The Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation (TWBWF) spent an adventurous afternoon with the youth of PHBGH. First stop, the Brookneal campus where they installed a bluebird house. Next stop, the wetlands near the Vic Thomas Fish Hatchery and the Staunton River. While in the wetlands the gentlemen with the assistance of the youth installed two Prothonotary Warbler nesting boxes. It was truly a fun learning experience.

Thanks TWBWF!

Carroll and Amelia Smith, 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mosebrook

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Kip and Ginny Smith Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Martin

A William C. "Bill" Abbitt for Father's Day Mrs. Patricia O. Abbitt

Perry Bagbey Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

John Smucker, 90th Birthday Virginia Veillette and Family Adam Spencer Mrs. Margaret P. Ricks Linda Spencer Mr. Adam Spencer Matthew Spencer Mr. Adam Spencer Sue Stockslager Mr. Adam Spencer

W Jennifer Wall Garden Study Club of Farmville

C. W. Abbitt, Jr. Sons, Inc. William C. "Bill" Abbitt, 91st Ms. Nancy C. Abbitt Mrs. Patricia O. Abbitt C. W. Abbitt, Jr. Sons, Inc. Cooper Henry Abbott Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morgan III Dawn Brooks Lewis Alford Mr. and Mrs. Sumner R. Pugh Nelson Allgood Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Jane P. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Preston H. Andrews Janice Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Leslie Ray and Lucy Arrington Mrs. Roberta H. Helms

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Logan Bagby Miss Ellen Pittenger Taylor and Eunice Bailey Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Elliott III Mr. and Mrs. Clyde T. Mathews Shirley Jean Beatty Dr. and Mrs. Lucien W. Roberts Betty Lou Benson Mr. and Mrs. Clyde T. Mathews Joyce Terry Blevins HCHS Class of 1966 Trudy Brankley Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gregory Marion Thomas Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gregory Emma Bridgman Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hill, Jr. Fuqua Bridgman Ms. and Mr. Jane S. Lewis

Marshall Conley Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Wells Earl D. Conner Mr. and Mrs. Charles "Jack" Griles Lewis R. Copley Ms. Betty Copley Estes M. Melvin Covington Ms. Jennifer Wall Janet Coyner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Rorrer, Jr. Billy P. Craft Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hamlet Carter Craft Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Craft Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hamlet Janet Lee Cranford Gravel Hill Baptist Church Mrs. Weston Gupton S.H. "Pete" Crawley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meadows Lottie Crump, 100th Birthday Newton and Mary Crump Elena Brown Rebekah Lodge #41 of Independent Order of Odd Fellows Dale Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burgess Paul L. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Preston H. Andrews Charles Harold Burks Mrs. Josephine F. Burks Eleanor Burnette Rebekah Lodge #41 of Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Maynard Grady Childress HCHS Class of 1966 William R. "Sonny" Chumney, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Jane Matthews Clarke Dr. and Mrs. Earl C. Currin, Jr. Betsy Clarke Cavanna, Alice Clarke Hunt, and George B. Clarke IV Gene Raymond Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Bishop Mr. and Mrs. James W. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Burton

Greg Burton Dr. James Burton, DMD

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Pam Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Rusty Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

Mrs. Mary Erickson Mrs. Weston Gupton Mrs. Denise E. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Hollis Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Houghton Mr. Daniel Lacy

R. E. Campbell Mrs. Ann E. Campbell

Mrs. Lynda S. Lowery

Dorothy Mae Powell Cassada Mr. Lawrence E. Cassada

Ms. Lea Simpkins

Ronald Cassada Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

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Ms. Kristina T. Mueller The Charles M. Nelson Family Ms. Patricia C. Winstead

D Nannie Mae Smith Davidson Mr. Richard A. Smith Samuel Turner "Sammy" Dawson Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Elliott III Robert Manton "Bob" Dean III Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mosebrook William W. Dickerson, Jr. Mr. G. H. Jamerson, Jr. Dr. Aubrey and Mrs. Pauline Cook Duffer Hubert, Judy, and Jason Roop, Warren, Elizabeth, Aubrey, and Jonathan Tuck Randolph Lee Duffer Mr. and Mrs. Homer G. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gregory Archer B. and Wallace B. Duffey Mrs. Elnora W. Duffey

E William Ralph Eason Mr. and Mrs. Charles "Jack" Griles Ann Edmondson Mrs. Jane S. Baynes Robert and Evelyn Elliott Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Elliott III

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Alta Thompson Evans Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Mitchell American Legion Auxiliary Unit 104 Ben Evans Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Mrs. Selena House Ezell Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

F Samuel Joe Fariss Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bass Henry Farmer Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Elliott III Moorefield T., Dollie J., and Plunkett M. Farris Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Nicely Charlotte H. Fleshman Mrs. Roberta H. Helms Margaret Morris Ford Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Fredrik Hall Forsberg Mr. and Mrs. Homer G. Smith We just cannot stop applauding the success of our Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes youth. Photographed are the exterior images taken of the youth before the Annual Awards Program began. We love their smiles, and we LOVE them!

Juanita West Foster Mr. and Mrs. Homer G. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Wells Robbie Foster Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Jeanette "Granny" Fowlkes Ms. Vickie P. Hite Lucy Hodges Fuller Ann Monroe Jacobs and Family Dr. and Mrs. Lucien W. Roberts

G Janice Gaines Mr. and Mrs. John W. Routt, Jr. William "Billy" Garland Mr. and Mrs. Charles "Jack" Griles Charles Garnett Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Sydney Elliott Garriss Mrs. Phyllis G. Guilliams Willie Connie "W. C." Gilliam, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Leggett Grover A. Goolsby, Jr. Mrs. Louise E. Goolsby

Burlin Al Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Katheryn Ferris Grishaw Mr. and Mrs. Clarence N. Irby Mrs. Erna M. Isaacs David Ray Gryder Rev. Curtis W. Jones Brenda Pembelton Guill Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Hugh Guill Mrs. Jane S. Baynes Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chaney, Jr. E.G. Gupton, Sr., for Father's Day Mrs. Weston Gupton Nora R. Gupton Mrs. Weston Gupton

What better way to spend the day than at Hat Creek Camp in the mud!

James Edward Guthrie Mrs. Mary J. Childrey

H Robert Hamlet Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hamlet Nancy F. Hamner Mr. H. D. Hamner, Jr. Mrs. Gloria Anne Martin Harris Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Burton Mr. and Mrs. James A. Solomon Marvin Greenway "Doc" Harrison Ms. Carol C. Chappell Craig‑Botetourt Electric Co‑op Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fuller

Diane M. Hudson Ms. Vickie P. Hite

Ray Jones Mr. Carroll B. Bradley Sr.

Mabel Saunders Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagsttaff, Jr.

Wayne H. Jones Mrs. Ellie H. Hubbard

Mr. and Mrs. Mateland L. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Marshall Phyllis Morris Hudson Glass's Auto Service, Inc. Larry Donald Huskey The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region

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Mrs. Erna M. Isaacs Mr. and Mrs. Clarence N. Irby

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Archer Haskins Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Sydnor Nathan L. Helms Mrs. Roberta H. Helms Alice Foster Henry Ms. Jennifer Wall Rita S. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Leatherwood Katherine Hobgood Ms. Jennifer Wall Elizabeth Smith Hodges Mrs. Katherine C. Taylor

Annie Osborne Jefferson Mrs. Nancy W. Bennett Milton Jennings Dr. Allison Jordan Mrs. Nancy Buntin Jennings Mrs. Martha T. Bell Hubert Wayne Jones Mrs. Mary B. Barksdale Mr. and Mrs. Homer G. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Bobby A. Taylor Lisa Harding Jones Mrs. Betty A. Eike

Ms. Sarah Obrien

K Thomas L. and Faye B. Keys Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Keys Mrs. Helen Jones Kidd Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III

M De Linda Le Mire Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Minnick

L Hazel L. LeBoeuf Mrs. Weston Gupton Wesley Lipscomb Mr. and Mrs. Charles "Jack" Griles Mrs. Eula Perkins Vance Loftis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Burton Paul Loftis Mr. and Mrs. Charles "Jack" Griles Rebecca Loftis Mr. and Mrs. James W. Burgess Mrs. M. E. "Maggie" Love Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III

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O Mrs. Stella B. Oakes Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III James E. Oliver III Mrs. Nan St. John Oliver Walter Wyatt Osborne Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Leggett Marion W. Owen Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gregory

P Charlie Monroe Pennell Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Judy Pennell Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. You know you are doing something right when you see this kind of post on Facebook exchanged between two of the wonderful youth in our care.

Carolyn Hester Pennington Averett Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bass

M Benjamin H. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Marshall Earl Marstin Anonymous Emma Jean Reynolds Martin Mr. William N. Martin, Jr. Mrs. Ruth Martin Mrs. Nancy W. Bennett Ryan Massie Mr. and Mrs. Clarence N. Irby Charlie and Effie Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Clyde T. Mathews Edward Luther Matze Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Matze, Jr. William J. (Bill) Matze Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Matze, Jr.

Dr. Robert W. McCullough American Legion Post 8

Harry E. and Joan M. Ranson Mrs. Louise R. Roach

Judith Lynn "Judy" Midkiff Ms. Rosalyn R. Holland

Dana C. Ray Mr. and Mrs. Gary F. Bryan

Shirley Smith Moorman Amherst Womans Club

Irvin "Sonny" Reese, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

Ms. Kathryn M. Carson General Federation of Women's Clubs of Virginia Lynchburg Area Shag Club Lynchburg Junior Woman's Club Mr. and Mrs. David J. Marshall

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Pete W. Meredith, Jr. and Family Ms. and Mr. Jane S. Lewis

Irene Franklin Mays Mrs. Josephine F. Burks

Lawrence McCormick Ms. Elna C. Rudder

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kristiansen

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Elliott B. McCormick Ms. Barbara J. McCormick

Margaret "Peggy" Parker Pilout Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Houghton

John F. McIntyre Jr. A Few Good Women

Stuart Otha Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Matze, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McAllister, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John E. McAllister

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John Thomas "Tom" Reynolds Betty R. Scruggs, Jack W. Reynolds, Robert L. Reynolds, Barbara Sheffield, Linda Burden John Allen Roach Mr. and Mrs. Jessie L. Faris Allie Selene Routon Ms. Lauri Allenbach Mr. Daniel Bowman Ms. Kathleen Buchanan

William "Billy" Napier Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

Ms. Christina Coghlan

W. J. "Dunnie" Nichols Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Leggett

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Crews

Mrs. Alline Nunn Gravel Hill Baptist Church

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Crews

Mr. William J. Conner Mr. and Mrs. Keith Crews Mr. and Mrs. James H. Elder

Forest United Methodist Church Women Mrs. and Mr. Molly M. Fuller Mr. Wayne Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Madden Mr. and Mrs. Franklin E. McClung Miss Theresa Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Proffitt, Jr. Mrs. Nancy C. Roakes Mr. Byron B. Scott Mr. John M. Shumate, Jr. Mr. John Shumate Tibbetts Family Holding Tibbetts Lumber Mrs. Patricia M. Waldron Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Wyatt II Kathryne Routt Mr. and Mrs. John W. Routt, Jr. Mr. C. B. Rush Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Goin Charlie B. Rush Mrs. Kathleen T. Dickerson‑ A Few Good Women Edward Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Gary H. Cederstrom Mrs. Christine Whitcher

S Christopher Sanders Mrs. Roberta H. Helms Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Saunders BNT Service Center, LLC Joyce LeBlanc Scott Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Brian Thomas Short Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Throckmorton Avery Smith Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Betty Hudson Spain Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gregory Gene Spangler Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Leggett Troy Strickland Ms. Vickie P. Hite Roger and Mary Suddith Mr. and Mrs. Roger H. Suddith

If you could ride a bike, trike or scooter; walk, run, skip or hula hoop; then you were invited to participate in the first annual Do It for the Kids Day in the Spring. It was a fun-filled day of crazy activities all done to enrich the lives of countless children in our care. The event was such a success that a second Do It for the Kids Day event was held October 13.

Christmas Shopping Already?

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hile it may be a bit early for Christmas shopping, we have a suggestion to help you with gifts for those you want to remember at Christmas and they “already have everything they need/want.” Why not consider making a gift to Patrick Henry in their honor? In this way you will let your friends and loved ones know you are thinking of them and help the children at Patrick Henry at the same time.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: MAKE A GIFT of any amount to Patrick Henry Children’s

Fund and send us the names and addresses of those you want to honor.

WE WILL SEND them a beautiful Christmas card letting them know that you have made a gift (amount of the gift not mentioned) in support of our Patrick Henry children in their honor!

Jimmy Swanson Mr. and Mrs. William N. McCachren Lois Swanson Mr. and Mrs. William N. McCachren Marshall Swanson Mr. and Mrs. William N. McCachren Grace P. Sydnor Ms. Ann T. Pittard

T Aleene Takouski Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III Doris Lovine Talbott Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Jones and Helen Tanner Anonymous Thomas Neavil Teass Mrs. Emily S. Pendleton Mr. and Mrs. Horace A. Teass Edith Thompson Ms. and Mr. Jane S. Lewis William Edward Thorpe Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Skipper Trent Mrs. Patsy Trent

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V John Edward Vaughan Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Blankinship Rev. and Mrs. William Vest Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hudson

W C. G. and Lucille Wagstaff Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gregory Lucille Brewer Wagstaff Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr. Douglas Walker, for Father's Day Mrs. Weston Gupton Eveline Barnes Walker Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wagstaff, Jr.

PLEASE SEND YOUR GIFT TO THE CHILDREN’S FUND BY DECEMBER 1. A pre-addressed envelope is included in this Orator for your convenience. If you have questions or need further information, please contact Patty Hammock at: 434-376-2006, ext. 208 or email phammock@patrickhenry.org.

Jenny Osborne Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Matze, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Lucien W. Roberts Ms. Cheryl L. Swaim Jenny Osborne Wilkins Ann Monroe Jacobs and Family Joyce "Sis" Brewer Williams Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gregory Ruby Ferguson Williams Mr. and Mrs. Kay Eugene Booze James Thomas Wilmouth Mr. and Mrs. James W. Burgess Robert Homer Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Byron N. Maddox Grace Glenn and Rachel Melville

Grace N. Walker Mrs. Weston Gupton

Network for Good

Charles Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Merle T. Adkins III

Ms. Mary Ann C. Vinton

McDonald Wellford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morgan III Dr. L. D. and Mrs. Colleen Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clabough Wayne M. Whitlow Mrs. Janet W. Clover Mrs. Mary W. Otte

Ms. Patricia M. Wiseman E. Carlton Wilton, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Leggett Katherine Eismon Wright Terry and Diana Ray Kenneth Leon Wright Mr. Adam Spencer

BRAVO

246 The Main Cultural Arts Theatre & PHBGH’s own

MYSAIAH!

Be Touched! Be Inspired! Be Informed! Be Entertained! These are the words that pop up when you go to 246 The Main Cultural Arts Theatre’s website and these are the words that describe the Summer Drama Camp’s performance of DREAM.

“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.”

– Oscar Wilde

As 40 young actors and actresses performed to an overly packed house, the audience was in admiration of the amazing young talent, as well as the dedicated staff. The painted mural was luminescent, the simple props were powerful, and the lighting was masterful. Campers choose one primary track focus with an experienced staffer: Light/Sound Technology, Dance, or Acting, as well as break-out sessions in make-up and props/scenery.

Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Home youth, Mysaiah, was excited to have the opportunity to participate in the week long Summer Drama Camp. He auditioned and was selected as one of the three vocal solos, he also participated in two skits, and received the “Most Likely to Make it on Broadway” award. “I absolutely loved being able to participate in the Summer Drama Camp and I learned so much,” said Mysaiah. “Not only was the staff encouraging, but so were the other campers.”

246 The Main was the dream of Donnalynn Davis after moving to Brookneal from the north. She shared with her husband and Brookneal native, Carl, a sincere need to open a community theatre to showcase local talent and to welcome cultural and growth opportunities. In August, 2014 the theater opened and continues to be a true community asset.

“We are very proud of Mysaiah, and hope he will return for shows and camp,” said Donnalynn Davis.

“He is extremely talented and a beautiful person who we are thrilled to have had at 246.”

For more information about 246 The Main, please visit www.246themaintheatre.com or follow them on Facebook.

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