2018 ANNUAL REPORT
OUR MISSION
MESSAGE FROM KELBY
Christ’s Haven provides a warm, loving, Christian environment in which children in need of basic care can grow physically, emotionally and spiritually. Our goal is to provide love and support for children in need and their families. Our trauma-informed-family-based model of care encourages our children and teens to heal from their past trauma and envision and embrace a bright future. “For 65 years, Christ’s Haven has been a place where God works in the hearts of some of the most vulnerable among us...abandoned, abused, and neglected children. We are honored to be part of God’s provision for these children, and we aspire to honor Him in carrying out His work in their lives. As always, we covet your prayers for our staff, house parents, board, and most importantly for the precious children He entrusts us with.” —Kelby B. Pope, Chairman of the Board of Directors
2018 BOAR D OF DIRECTORS
Kelby Pope (Chairman) Robin Head (Vice Chair) Dr. Amy Coffey (Secretary) Willie Bowdre Tye Lamberth Ricky McBride Kathy Moore Joe Tolbert Mike Trader
OUR JOURNEY TO SANCTUARY In 2015 Christ’s Haven began a journey to become a trauma informed community in which children and those who serve them can heal from the wounds that they have endured. Our guide in this journey has been the Sanctuary Institute of Yonkers, New York (www.sanctuaryinstitute.org). Organizations that follow the Sanctuary Model do so to create a trauma informed community in which both their clients and staff may find healing from life’s adverse circumstances. The Sanctuary Model is about cultural change. We have learned the importance of both our children and their caregivers becoming more aware of their emotions and those emotions' influence on behavior and relationships. Our children have been intimately involved in the process through psychological educational trainings, campus community activities, competitions, art projects and games to reinforce what they learn. We have learned the significance around understanding emotions and how those emotions’ influence our behavior and relationships. We received our Sanctuary certification in July 2018 and we are proud of this achievement. This certification was the result of generous financial investments by donors who supported this initiative and thousands of hours of work by our children and staff. Following the Sanctuary Model is a journey not an event.
Antonio's Story
Y EAR AT A GLANCE - 2018
,000 1volunteers gave more than
4,000 hours of service to Christ's Haven in 2018
The overall grade point average of children at Christ's Haven for Fall 2018 was
1,228 413
new supporters donated to Christ's Haven in 2018
87.5
people came to a Christ's Haven sponsored event in 2018 to learn more about or support the organization.
49
children between the ages of 0-22 were served by Christ's Haven.
Christ's Haven is up to
3,255
likes on FaceBook.
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Our 1st Annual Fashion Show Was a Huge Success!
Our first annual Fashion Show & Luncheon was an incredible success with 150 people in attendance. We look forward to expanding our venue to accommodate more attendees and have additional vendors for an even better shopping experience in 2019.
Antonio, his younger brother Fernando and sister, Catalina came to live at Christ’s Haven in 2015. Antonio had limited communication skills, was behind academically, and could read very little. These three young children have eight other siblings and there wasn’t enough money to feed everyone. Their family placed the three at Christ’s Haven, like so many others before them. Gifts from donors like you not only provided Antonio with houseparents, food and a stable living situation, but for the past two years Antonio has had weekly tutoring. Now Antonio has improved communication skills, is reading on grade level and makes the A-B honor role. In addition, he has run a number of 5k, 10k and 15k races with his mentor, Mr. Bob. Antonio is managing his emotions well and thriving overall.
The children in our care achieved a
99% attendance rate for the school year.
100 %
276 hours of
tutoring services
were provided to the children at Christ's Haven.
of high school students living at Christ's Haven
graduate from high school and pursue postsecondary education.
We recently began holding
chapel services
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on campus every Wednesday evening, and
children were baptized this summer.
The children lead chapel most of the time. One of our teen girls talked openly about forgiveness and another on the peace that comes from Jesus Christ. Both talked about their painful histories, what the Lord has done for them, and the
blessing of being at Christ’s Haven.
They prepared these messages on their own and it was powerful to witness. The other kids paid close attention, hanging on every word, and cheering these girls on.
C ELEBRATING 65 YEAR S!
H OW IS CHRIST'S HAVEN FOR C HILDREN FUNDED?
The Cost of Things & Happenings in 1954 • A house cost between $8,000 and $10,000.
Christ’s Haven is fully committed to being good stewards of your generous donations.
• The average salary was about $4,000 per year. • A new Ford cost a little more than $1,500, a gallon of milk was 92¢, a stamp was 3¢, and a new Kenmore washing machine would set you back $154.
Special Events
Bequests
4%
18%
• The Mars candy company introduced Peanut M&Ms. Bearly Used Resale Store
• President Dwight Eisenhower inserted the phrase “under God” into the Pledge of Allegiance.
18%
Businesses
6%
• The mass vaccination of children against polio began that year.
Churches
• Elvis Presley recorded his first record.
7%
Foundation/ Trusts
11%
Individual Gifts
36%
*Based on 2018 revenue. CHFC receives no state or federal funding. This chart does not include Gifts In-Kind or investment income gains/losses.
O u r H i s t o ry Christ’s Haven is a dream realized. In the early 1950’s, Homer and Lilian Steadman became acutely aware of the incredible need many children in the Dallas/Fort Worth area had for a safe and loving home. Within one week of opening their home to foster children, the couple found themselves surrounded by ten children. In the months that followed, Homer and Lilian called upon their friends and fellow church members to share in their dream of establishing a Christ-centered campus of homes for abandoned children. In 1958, the first home was opened on an expansive property near Keller, Texas. Surrounded by dirt roads and fields as far as the eye could see, a community began to emerge. Thanks to the Steadman's dream becoming a reality, there is now a community based on love for children and the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
2019 E V E N TS
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H ONORS & M EMORIALS
Like the game of golf, Christ’s Haven for Children has a rich history. For 65 years we have cared for children who have been abused, neglected and abandoned. Support from our tournament has provided care for nearly 6,000 children and given them clean clothes, school supplies, warm meals, comfy beds, and a safe place to call home. For information or sponsorship opportunities please email Lisa@ChristsHaven.org.
Spring & Fall Work Days 4200 Keller Haslet Road, 76244 (CH Campus) This is a great volunteer opportunity to work alongside our house parents and children as we maintain and repair our grounds and facilities. Partner with family, friends, co-workers, youth groups and small groups in a fun activity to help others! We offer projects for all ages and ability levels. Registration required. For more information please email Celena@ChristsHaven.org.
S AT U R D AY September 28 2
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26th Annual Christ’s Haven Golf Classic Texas Star Golf Course
S AT U R D AY April 27 & September 14 2
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65th Celebration - Open House & Alumni Reunion 4200 Keller Haslet Road, 76244 (CH Campus) Join us to learn more about Christ’s Haven, visit with new & old friends, tour a cottage, visit with our houseparents & kids, hear from CH alumni, and then gather together for a lunch & awards presentation. Registration is FREE but required. ChristsHaven.org
Fashion Show & Luncheon 4201 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76244 Last year’s inaugural event was such a success that we are making this an annual event! Join us for a vendor fair, silent auction, lunch, style show, dance performance, and more! Christ’s Haven housemoms and girls to model the latest fashions. Sponsorships available. ChristsHaven.org
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Cherek, Daniel Andrew Malahowski Coffey, Dr. Amy Dr. Marianna Rasco Curtis, Harold & Billie Faye Michael Reese Customers of Justin Seed Company Justin Seed Company Gilchrist Barton Family Elizabeth Cantrell
Lewis, Ronnie Sue Lewis Martin, Brenda & Phil Dan & Wanda Pitts McLen, Rusty Don Drennan Molder, J.T. Billy Lou Smith Morris, Peg Melissa Reid
Phillips, Keith Caren Phillips Reid, Mr. & Mrs. Durel Melissa Reid Samsill, Carolyn Dwight Robarts Loretta Samsill Michael & Deana Walton Rick & Debbie Brown William & Lisa Fandrich
Smitherman, Jim Tracy Tally Justin Seed Company Standish, Peg Lisa and Mark Morton Tally Family, The Melissa Reid Thompson, Mary Lea Northcut Jan Hillin Waterworth, Tim & Leisa Kelly Bradley
Chance, Jack Dianne Chance Cobb, Lewis Allen Timothy Cobb Cody, Martha Nelladean Greene & Family Cole, Joyce Ray & Nancy Stowe Coley, Larry Sharon & Charlie Steele Collard, Phil Don & Betty Graham Collier, Mary Sue and Roy Paul & Eva Moore Conway, Jennie Lee Mrs. Virginia Shults Cook, Jackie Elizabeth Alice Pierce Cotten, Gayle Jan and Richard Goodwin Crabtree, Billy Joe Wanda Bonney Crow, Darrell Betty Siemer Cudd, Earleen Diane and Larry Coble Danielson, Opal Rita Jo Anderson Dement, Benny Marilyn Trader Dickey, Charles Dorothy Dickey Dilleshaw, Johnnie Clyde and Patsy Slimp
Dunlap, Bill Melvin & Patsy Wiley Dunn, Ruby Melvin & Evelyn Lewis Wanda Bonney Elrod, Joseph Western Hills Church of Christ Enlow, Ruby Brenda Hamilton & Mary & Johnny Vess Ethridge, Roy Albert Jameson Farrow, Bailey Mae Ronnie & Sue Lewis Ferguson, Christine Richard and Jan Goodwin Fink, La Verne Jim Compton Fulfer, B B Melvin & Patsy Wiley Fulgham, Frances Legacy Church of Christ Small Group Gabrielson, Jan Diane and Larry Coble Goin, Charles M. Charlie and Sharon Steele Gonzales, Natalie Hale Bobby and Bertie Barbee Chris & Dee Ann Samples Clarke, Terrie and Parker Swinney Interstate Bank
MEMORIALS Allred, Dorothy Jeffrey & Debra Barrett Lawana Mauldin Marvin and Edith Benson Roy & Shirley Teague Bacon, Pearl Jerry & June Stephens Baker Jr., Alvin Clyde & Patsy Slimp, Candace & Joe Porter, Clyde H Roger and Judy Armstrong Barnard, Laverna Jack & Becky Kemp, Don & Eileen Warren, Betty Boyd Beard, Ruby Betty Magouirk & Carla Pressley Bell, Lillian Spence Ken & Becky Henderson Bishop, Jewel Elda Morris Blackburn, Carole Don & Betty Graham Bobo, Beth A&M Church of Christ Peggy & Pete Fuston Sharon Adams & Family Karen Holch & Craig Adams Bobo, Elvin and Beth Roper/Trisler Small Group of Legacy Church of Christ Bolerjack, Tom Rebecca Snell Boston, Mary Lee & Don Christine Thomas
Brawner, Kenneth Heritage Church of Christ Brazzel, James Weldon Cannon, Patty Benoit Brock, Anita Marvin and Edith Benson Brown, Freda McCool Reta Priddy Boyle Bryant, Betty Wanda Bonney Bryant, Tommie Wanda Bonney Bull, Craig Gene & Janie Gwinn Wanda Bonney Bullard, Letris Heritage Church of Christ Wanda Bonney Burns, Mary Ann Nelladean Greene Calhoun, Bob & Pat BJ & Mary Couch Caraway, Dale Pete and Marjorie Jordan Carson, J. E. Clyde and Patsy Slimp Carter, Juanita Dora Harper Conner, Dennis & Sherie Conner, Jane C Gary Cranford Neal & Lou Ann Harper Ray and Sharon Urban
Gonzalez, Sonny Timothy Cobb Goodman, Jewell Mona R. Brown Green, Lee Jim & Janelle Truitt Green, Roger (Dan) Barbara Green Gregory, Barbara Vermillion Mike and Diane Cook Griffin, Jo Nell Mr. & Mrs. Cloyce Titus Pete and Peggy Fuston Haire, Kenneth Beverly Mason Michael Haire Hall, Ruby Carolyn Samsill Cathy Calfy Modena Green Hartley, Hugh Merlene Williams Harvey, Thelma Mae Dixon Edward L. Sr., Thelma M. and Edward L. Jr. Harvey Hesser, Eva Gary & Kathy Benton Hitt, Barbara Maxie Sickles Hobby, David Gary & Kathy Benton Hopson, Jean Raymond & Vera Johnson Howard, Louise Barbara, George Hurst and Nelladean Greene Inman, Mary Ruth Allen & Janie Cantrell and Irva Justice Mike Martin Nancy Durant & Ike Wyatt Jackson, Ula Dana Johnson Jarvis, Cheryl Carol Addy Johnson, Albert Joe Timothy Cobb Johnson, Frances Raymond & Vera Johnson Jones, Delbert Wanda Bonney Jones, Glenn David Greg Miller Kauitzsch, Christopher Neil Wood Kirk, Kent Nan & Norman Dean Knight, James Mr. & Mrs. Cloyce Titus
Knox, Wayne Jimmy & Barbara Henley Jo Ann Livengood Jon Ed and Frankie Robbins Ken and Joy Westbrook Mark White Marvin and Edith Benson Robert Henry Kovarnik, Jane Jim & Janelle Truitt Kuehnle, Bruce McPherson Louis Benoist & Jacqueline Marie Powers Langlois, Nicole Katherine Timothy Cobb Lanzel, Nancy Leon and Gabriele Parham Lawless, Jim Suzie Saffell Lester, E.E. “Gene” Heritage Church of Christ Lewellyn, Jess, Jr. Jim & Janelle Truitt Lewellyn, Jess, Sr. Jim & Janelle Truitt Lewis, WA Kelly and Kathy Moore Lingle, Charles Rugene Fagan Livengood, John Wayne & Betty Knox Livingston, Vivian Bobby & Betty Pollard Lucas, Mildred Nimmo Ray & Nancy Stowe Luckie, Marilyn Wanda Bonney Madrey, LaNelle Betty Siemer Darren & Andrea Cowling Elayne Watson Ginger Salomone Kathie Schwartz Ken and Joy Westbrook Martin Meyer Martin, Billie Weldon Cannon & Patty Benoit Martin, Chris Mike, Sherry & Alden Thompson Maynard, Ronita Wanda Bonney McCauley, George Waylon & Betty Kirk McDonald, David Heritage Church of Christ McFerran, Jocelyn Amaya Kapiolani Joe & Angela Budzinsky McInnis Jr., John Allen Charles & Betty Williams
McIntyre, Richard Neil Wood McManus, Charles Ann Schafran, Michael Johnson & Robin Gusse, Anne George & Kathryn Mitcham Ray & Nancy Stowe Ray Jefferson Sandra Kay Stief Vignette Book Club of Fort Worth McSpadden, Ada Janis Kelly and Trish Young Medford, Brett Kelly and Kathy Moore Miller, Margaret Leon and Gabriele Parham Mitchell, Olen Nelson Jr. Dr. Gary and Anne Dye Moulder, Janette Ray & Nancy Stowe Mulkey, Wanda Wanda Bonney Nordling, Ronald & Marilyn Karen Goetting Norman, Glenda Don & Mary Horton Fred & Janice Slough Galen & Barbara McCune Launa Patton Roger & Ellen Lowe Norton, Edward Heritage Church of Christ Novakov Jr., George Carol Addy O’Donnell, Patsy Ash Dianne Chance Osborne, Rusty Diane and Larry Coble Ours, Troy Ray & Nancy Stowe Ozee, James A. Bob & Betty Pollard Painter, Joan Rex David Saffle Painter, Martha Lisa Fandrich Wanda Bonney Parr, Tenys Jan and Richard Goodwin Perkins, James Bob & Betty Pollard Perkins, Marie Miller Bob & Betty Pollard
Pinkston, Hollis “Hayes” Jere and Tye Lamberth Pittman, Mary Nora Phillips Poley, Anita Nancy & Ray Stowe Pollard, Ed Bob & Betty Pollard Pollard, Harold A. Bob & Betty Pollard Pollard, Linda Kaye Bob & Betty Pollard Pollard, Mike Bob & Betty Pollard Porter, Boneta Bert and Jacque Wingfield Hayley McMillan Jennifer Thimesch Jerry & Loretta Ruzbacki Lauren Smith Marilyn and Todd Ashwell Pounders, Michelle Axe Rugene Fagan Powell, Cade, Williams Dan & Bev Pratt Proctor, Bennie Mona Brown Pummill, Dax Richard and Jan Goodwin Read, Janice Bridges Melvin/Gillespie Family Reed, Charles Ray & Nancy Stowe Rhode, Henry H. “Dusty” and Sandra Rhode Franklin Rick and Claudette Holden Rhode, Mr. and Mrs. Dusty Mr. and Mrs. David Rogers Richards, Dale Melvin & Patsy Wiley Richardson, Virgil Mona Brown Riddle, Pat Nimmo Weldon Cannon & Patty Benoit Riddle, Patricia Joy Chapman Mike and Karen Rasmussen Ray & Nancy Stowe Sandra Forgy Steve & Amy Drake Rogers, James Mona Brown Roseberry, Jane Medreps Enterprises, Inc. Tammy Patterson Schilken, Barbara The Hurst Family Schlager, James Cindy Schlager
Schoville, Bob Sharon and Charlie Steele Sears, Denna Susan Bruce Sherman, Ima Ruth Clyde and Patsy Slimp Shilcutt, Mary Roy & Shirley Teague Siemer, Gary Betty Siemer Bruce and Ginger Painter Carolyn Samsill Mary Carolyn Autry Nick & Rebecca Williams Wanda Bonney Wanda Davis Simmons, Sue Lawana Mauldin Skidmore, Jennie Cynthia Trisler Maxie Sickles Smith, Kipper Marshalleen Mitchell & Melvin Long Smyers, Mark Billie Moore Buddy & Shirley Smyers Gieger Evelyn Green, Karen Kingston & Sherry Wallace Janice Croft Jimmy and Mildren Garner Kent Berlin L & J & Marilyn Linduff Modena Green Richard & Cynthia Albin Wanda Bonney Spradley, Imagene Jack & Becky Kemp, Don & Eileen Warren, Betty Boyd Jim & Dana Gardner Lori Dunagan Margie Houlihan Sherry Bezner The Millions, Thompsons, Shockeys and Mrs. White Spradling, Helen Roy & Shirley Teague Spradling, Jerri Lynn F. Neil Wood Jere and Dyann McCully Stacy, Roy Merrill Stacy Steadman, Betty & Ernest Carolyn Samsill
Steadman, Douglas Carolyn Samsill Elizabeth Simpson Frank, Stan, Dan, George & Jon Shipley Martha Judge Mr. & Mrs. Robert Patton Mr. and Mrs. Hans Wasner Nina & Roland Moodie Patrick Sparks R-S-C-R Consulting Engineers Ruth Huth Wanda Bonney Steadman, Homer & Lillian Carolyn Samsill Steging, Mr. Nora Phillips Steward, Bob Peggy Fuston Stiffler, Wes Dorothy Giles Still, Jim Barbara Banks Carolyn Samsill June Stephens Melvin & Evelyn Lewis Wanda Bonney Stockard, Jerri Louann Joyce Stockard Stockard, Roy J., Barbara Gayle and Jerri Louann Joyce Stockard Stone, Cleo Angela Budzinsky Stroman, Vivian Alice Turner Davis, Harp, Lee, Latson & Busby Families Sudduth, Clara Richard and Jan Goodwin Taylor, Mary & Roy Christine Thomas Taylor, R. J. Christine Thomas Teague, Ruby Ms. Mary Gray Richard & Kay Dahms Theriault, Vivian Heritage Church of Christ Thomas, Frank Waylon & Betty Kirk Thomas, James “Buster” Christine Thomas Thomas, Jean & Frank Dan & Bev Pratt Thurston, Glenn Marie Vogl
Trader, Marilyn Carolyn & Joe Huber Charlotte Ann, Roy & Nelwyn, Don & Frances, Jimmy Cramer and Carol Adams Irene Lewis Jeffrey Skaar June Haney Kevin Daniel Marvin and Edith Benson Ray & Lewan Hufhines Scott and Sandy Ferguson Travis, Gene Nelladean Greene & Family Trinkle, Marilyn Heritage Church of Christ Truitt, Ardis Wayne Jim & Janelle Truitt Truitt, Byron Wayne Jim & Janelle Truitt Tubbs, Ella Jay Gentry Jana Piercey Terri Joyce Tucker, Jewell Vera Johnson Tuttle, Tim Heritage Church of Christ Ussery, Christine Rita Jo Anderson Vanderveer, Lindell Carl & Mary Sue Sanders Vernagelli, Paul Carolyn Samsill Modena Green Villarreal, Javier Heritage Church of Christ Von Staden, Richard and Elizabeth Linda Rogers Walker, Ronnie Nora Phillips Vera Johnson Wallace, Bob Dave and Kay Stacy Jarvis and Linda Bull Marilyn Trader Maxie Sickles Weldon Dean Calloway Wallace, Edna “Toots” Richard and Jan Goodwin Ward, James Perkins Bob & Betty Pollard Ward, Janet Nicole Bob & Betty Pollard Washam, Mary Ronda Whitehead Webb, Don Ralph and Kathy Meredith Webb, Greely Roger and Judy Armstrong
White, Paschal Dale and Laura White Whitley, Shirley Michael, Cindy & Cheryl Harbison Shana Gregory Stan & Marylee Ross, Cindy & Michael Harbison, Cliff & Amy Bowman Wiley, Ruth Melvin & Patsy Wiley Wiley, Tommy Melvin and Patsy Wiley Wilhelm, Martha Nancy and Jerry Vaughan Williams, Dee Beverly Roberson David and Aliese McCollum Eagle Mountain Lake Woman’s Club Janice Landwehr June Haney Lafon Eager Lawana Mauldin Robert and Evelyn Rager The Monday and Tuesday Bridge Club of Lake Worth Wilson, Keith Charlie & Sharon Steele Wimbish, Wallace Nora Phillips Withers, Virginia Weldon Cannon & Patty Benoit Wolfe, Shirley Clyde and Patsy Slimp Wood, Freddie & Dave Dan & Bev Pratt Wood, Laverne Neil Wood Wood, Preston Neil Wood Wright, Beauford J. Mike Knox Wayne & Betty Knox Wroe, John Decatur Church of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Randy Davis Roger and Judy Armstrong Young, George Carolyn Samsill Kerry & Peggy Lee Loretta Samsill Mr. Charles D. Pulman and Meadows Collier Shay Alriedge Zukosky, Keri Anne Charlie and Sharon Steele
T HANK YOU
TO OUR DONORS AND SUPPORTERS Your support of the children at Christ’s Haven impacts their today and provides HOPE to transform their lives forever. We could not do this without you.
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
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