DePelchin Children’s Center
SPRING 2015
A Second Chance, Thanks to DePelchin Last year, DePelchin Children’s Center opened a home for young adults, ages 18-22, who had aged out of foster care and were at risk of becoming homeless. In addition to offering youths a safe, stable living environment, DePelchin’s Transitioning to Adulthood through Guidance and Support (TAGS) program helps guides these young adults to becoming financially independent and self-sufficient. We sat down with one of the program residents, Marcos, for an insider look at how the TAGS program is helping him today. in August and work on my degree in Diesel Mechanics. The car though is my first priorityit’s going to make my life infinitely easier by providing a way to get to school. I have always wanted my own family, and I know this place will help me achieve that one day.
How did you get connected with the TAGS program? I have had the same CPS case worker since I was 14; and even though she may not have been my immediate case worker, we always kept in touch. I now refer to her as my “Auntie.” I grew up in foster care in the Austin area, but I moved back to Houston where I am from originally when I turned 19. I was staying with various friends for short periods of time, when Auntie told me about the TAGS program. That day, I decided I wanted to grow up and ask for help. I realized that if I was comfortable asking for help, I could set better goals for the future and end up with a better life.
Hi Marcos, tell us a little bit about yourself.
How is the program helping you today?
I moved into the TAGS residence in early November. I am currently working in food prep at My Fit Foods, which is close by on Memorial Drive so I am able to walk back and forth to work. I received MVP Employee in December along with being recognized for a raise and a promotion. I have a lot of responsibility, and I am really proud to do a good job.
The biggest thing I have learned is how to manage money. I have learned not only the importance of saving money for the future but how to put money into a savings account along with how to write and cash a check. Even though my current rent here is free, I have learned to set aside money every month like I am paying rent so that I can add to my savings. I have also learned a lot about safety. We have monthly fire drills and if you didn’t know to “Stop Drop and Roll,” you will after living here. I was lucky to have my GED but if you don’t, the program will help you achieve it or help you get started on your college degree.
What do you hope to get out of the TAGS program? I hope by living here and working, I will be able to save enough money to buy a car and afford my own apartment. I want to go back to school
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“I have always wanted my own family, and I know this place will help me achieve that one day.”
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What else does the program help you with?
In addition to help with budgeting, we are also given a METRO card each week for $20. Sometimes you have to go far distances from DePelchin for things like a doctor’s appointments or a job, so it is really helpful. I am given my own room with a bed, cabinet, fridge and bathroom. DePelchin also provides us with bedding, light bulbs, toilet paper and toiletries in addition to interview clothes if you need them. If I want, I can buy my own food and store it in my room or I can eat the food provided for everyone’s use. I’ve learned how to balance depending on myself and not depend on DePelchin for everything.
Are you friends with the other program residents? Yes! The first Wednesday of every month we get together to talk about what we need to work on and how we are working to meet our CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
inside 2 From the President 3 Friday Night Lights Wins Big
for DePelchin
4 Holiday Project Donors 5 Holiday Project by the Numbers
5 Get Involved at DePelchin 6 Forever Families 6 Child Abuse Prevention Month 6 Thank You Rooms to Go 7 Texas-Sized Bowl Game Fun at DePelchin
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From the President
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pring has sprung here at DePelchin, and our organization is alive with activity. I am thrilled with the many new initiatives that have taken root this past year, including our on-campus program for youths aging out of foster care.
Called TAGS, Transitioning to Adulthood through Guidance and Support, this program, funded with a gift from United Way, offers a stable, living environment for young adults without families who are working hard towards financial independence and self-sufficiency. You can meet Marcos, one of our 15 residents, in this issue of Today as he shares his personal story and how the program has turned his life around. Another initiative that seems to grow larger each year is our annual Holiday Project. 13 days of Holiday Project brought smiles to the faces of 1,307 children whose holiday wishes were fulfilled. Almost 200 volunteers donated their time to sorting and wrapping gifts, and more than 300 individuals, foundations and corporations participated in sponsoring children! There are many ways you can be involved with DePelchin all year round. Read more about how to become a Birthday Buddy and how you can give a voice to the victims of child abuse during April’s child abuse prevention month. You can also support our organization by purchasing a ticket to our April 15 Families for Kids luncheon. At the end of the day, all of these activities are about one thing—turning lives around. This year, DePelchin and Caring Family Network had a record number of adoptions, creating forever families for 196 children, many of whom were just waiting for a mom and dad to call their own. I am so proud of this accomplishment, but there are still more children who need our help. We would not be able to do our good work without the support of friends like you. On behalf of our children, our families and the DePelchin staff, I thank you. Sincerely,
Jenifer Jarriel President and CEO
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goals. It has been important to remember that Ms. Erin and Ms. Nancy (DePelchin staff) are here to help if you need them.
Where do you think you would be if you weren’t in the TAGS program? Honestly, I’d be living on the streets. I have friends and family, but I don’t want to overstay my welcome with them and don’t want to have to depend on others.
How do you feel at this point in your life? I have ambition, and I am hungry to do right. I am trying to stay positive and be a good role model to others. I look at my experiences in foster care and think of them positively because of the opportunities I was given. I always had a safe place to stay as well as food and clothing. Because of foster care,
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“Honestly, I’d be living on the streets. I have friends and family, but I don’t want to overstay my welcome with them and don’t want to have to depend on others.”
DEPELCHIN CHILDREN’S CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers of the Board
Charles D. Powell, Chairman John C. Bass, Chairman-elect Pamela Lovett, Past Chairman Anne Duncan, Secretary
Board Members Laura Bellows Efrain Bleiberg, M.D. Sean G. Boutros, M.D. Pam Brasseux Steve Cherek
Nancy I. Cook, Ph.D. Sue Nan Cutsinger Susan Distefano Stephen Dyer Henry S. Florsheim Kay Forbes Terry Gebert Gerald Gehm M. James Henderson Debbi M. Johnstone Robbie Lowrey Connelly McGreevy Hannah McNair
Ginni Mithoff John S. Moody, Jr. Stewart Pisecco, Ph.D. Carolyn Pope Mary Eliza Shaper Lisa Stone Tim Surratt H. Richard Walton W. Temple Webber III Janeana White-Lewis, M.D. Don M. Woo Geraldina Interiano Wise
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I was able to get my GED. I’ve learned from my past mistakes and realized that I am here today because of my past, and I have seen firsthand how making positive changes can make a big difference. I’ve learned to appreciate what I have, especially when it comes to necessities. Are you interested in learning more about the TAGS program, or getting involved in supporting these young adults? Specific requests: • Cooking classes • Drop off a home-cooked meal • Toiletry items • Cleaning supplies • Paper towels • Televisions • Chest deep freezer Please contact Erin Wiebe at 713-802-6342 or etrainor@depelchin.org to learn more.
FOUNDATION AND TRUST FOR DEPELCHIN CHILDREN’S CENTER BOARD Bob Paddock, Chairman Charles Szalkowski, Vice Chair Karey Dye Russell Hawkins Flo McGee Rahul Mehta John E. Stokes Harper B. Trammell
DEPELCHIN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES BOARD Albert C. Hergenroeder, M.D., Chairman Efrain Bleiberg, M.D. Matthew Brams, M.D. James S. Ezelle, Jr., M.D. Sanjay J. Mathew, M.D. Lindy Upton McGee, M.D.
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Friday Night Lights Wins Big for DePelchin DePelchin Children’s Center scored another winning touchdown at NRG Stadium on Friday November 21, for the second annual “Friday Night Lights: Teaming up for Children’s Mental Health.” Event honorees, Houston Texans head coach, Bill O’Brien, and his wife, Colleen, alongside more than 500 guests of the sold-out event, enjoyed a night of football-themed fun, including competing in the big board and live auction and dancing with the Houston Texans Cheerleaders. With more than $300,000 raised to support DePelchin’s mental health, foster care and adoption services, event Co-Chairs Audrey and Brandon Cochran and Kathleen and James Jennings, in addition to Honorary Chairs Hannah and Cal McNair and Abbi and Rob Antablin, were thrilled with the evening’s success!
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Our Sincere Appreciation DePelchin would like to thank the following individuals, foundations, organizations and corporations for helping make the 2014 Holiday Project a tremendous success: WISH LIST SPONSORS
Individual Sponsors Viyakool Acevedo Alice Almendarez Christina Almy Jenny Ames Lauren Anzaldua Kelly Apple Susan Barnes Kelly Batten Elizabeth Bernal Brittnie Blackburn Peggy Borchers Christi Bruecher Christa Bynam John Campbell Sandy Carter Lori Casimiro Rosalyn Cerda Kyrlyn Chatten Christine Ciro Carolyn Clapham J. Claterbaugh Jennifer Clifford Mae Concepcion Marisol Cortez-Olivo Elexxa Davalos Melinda de la Torriente Jessica Demasi Pam Demasi Jessica Dirks Cecilia Edwards Margie Ehlers Johanna England Truda Esslemont Tori Foerste McKenzie Followwill Kay Forbes Laura Forbes Mary Foster Cyndy Fremaux Karla Garza Suzanne Goins Nancy Gordon Lauren Gray Mark Gregg Anita Greive Alison Groth Anna Halle Rebecca Hannaford Jana Hargrave Jerry Heinold Liam Heinrich Deborah Hill Cathy Huebner Jerry Jeanmard Vickie Jetelina Abbie Johnson Crystal Jones Randoph Jones Christy Jurica Humera Kabani Steve Kenney Kimberly Kidwell Sarah Korenblit Adam Lacy Mary Lee Ronna Lefeber Heather Lester Karen Lindley Darla Litton Sherry Loutchaninoff Christopher Lucero Jason Luong Lisa Marre Tatiana Martinez Conrad McCutcheon Lindy McGee Kasey McGuigan Laua McNabney Gabriela Melendez Albert Mendoza David Monge Priya Monge Rechal Monge Cody and Karen Moore Lindsay Moore Nicole Mott Lisa Murphy Marlen Palma Michelle Pierce Jennifer Pillion Lori Pinder Lora Poe Sonia Ponchak
Victoria Pons Katherine Ray Aaron Richie Erika Richie Mike Reid Sally Ried Lisa Rodriguez Tom Schmeits Cynthia Sitterle Lynne Spiwak Stacy Stevens Tracey Strother Kristine Sullivan Jody Sydow Michael Sydow Scott Takacs Christine Theis Deb Theotokatos Gavan Tinsley Victoria Tinsley Manuel Torres Christi Trimble Kelly Vasquez Gina Vela Susana Wallin Mary White Kristi Williams Latonya Williams Lisa Wilson Heidi Wuertz
Organization & Corporate Sponsors ANC Homes APQC Cardinal Health Champion Energy Chevron Community Baptist Church EDF Trading Enbridge Energy First Christian Church of Katy HCA Healthcare Kinder Morgan Morgan Stanley Parkway Realty Services, LLC Radcliffe Bobbitt Adams Polley, PLLC Rector Seal St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Weatherford W-Industries HOLIDAY PROJECT CONTRIBUTORS
Individual Contributors Lurita Adams Besma Adham Yvonne Arellano Jack Ashton Alfred Bettis Jonathan Bibby Janet and Philippe Bibi Jenifer and Gregory Bosl Kerry Bost Cindy and Allen Bourne Karen Brady Marylyn Broussard Sherrie and Don Juan Brown Dorothy Browne Nancy and John Bynon Jessica Calleo Sarah Carlberg April Chamberlain Mae Tan and Loring Chien Tanya Clarkson Elizabeth and Alfred Coats Melvalene Cohen Nancy Cook Letha and Terry Cope James Cunningham Paul Davey Margaret Davis Theresa DiMatteo Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Durham Mary and Stephen Dyer Simone and Rob Dyer Elizabeth and Edwin Edwards Katie and John Fleck John France Nancy and Johnie Franz Carolyn Clause Garcia Pat and Simos Georgandis Kendra and Daniel Glaser
Glenda and Russell Gordy Graciela and John Greer Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Guess Vicki and Joe Guidry Deborah and Robert Guinn Albert Haertlein Bitsy and Tom Hail Suzanne and Paul Haines Anna Hamilton Janelle and James Hammock Jean Ann and Robert Hardesty Jamie Hartz Dorothy and Mario Hernandez Karen and Paul Hesson Joan Hilley Debra and David Hilton Stephanie Horeis Luci and Robert Jamison Andrew and Marianna Johnson Margaret Johnson Brenda Jones Lisa Jones Milagros Jones Michael Juenke Helen and Lawrence Kaiser Robert Kirkpatrick Kathy and Duane Kyrish Joni Landon Ellen Baker Laws Craig Lee Carolyn and David Light Marilyn Martenak Kelsey McAllister Ann McCall Charles McClure Pat and James McGrew Melissa McKirahan Michelle and Ken Mensio Ginni and Dick Mithoff Elizabeth Montgomery Marilyn Myers Mr. and Mrs. W. Nickerson Connie Noble Jackie and Buck Ogilvie Mercy and Matthew Parish Brandi and Don Paullo Anne and Paul Peebles Winifred and Theodore Pfister Barbara and J. B. Potter Sarah and Ben Powell William Powell Marie-Claire and Edward Price Hayley Ragus Bobbie and Byron Ratliff Gail and Stan Rauhut Kelly and Anthony Reina Susan Rice Valerie Rickert Sandra and David Sinclair Sue and Kenneth Smith Sue and Thomas Speck Bethany Spurrier Karen St. Andrie Angela Stoddard Lisa and David Stone Rena Stratton Zhu Mei and Laine Summers Meredith and Christopher Tagoe Jacqueline Tate-Mathis Barbara and T. T. Templin Karen and Mike Terrell Doris Tessieri Janice and Malcolm Theobald Phyllis and Ron Thomason Maggie and Micheal Turner Timothy Turner Kelly Vasquez Teri Fuller Vaughn Virginia Meyers Seale Watt Robin and Ken Wells Dawn Wesneski James White Kenneth White Anna Wingfield Bert Wingrove Sharolyn Yates Brianne Yeary Ann Ziker
Organization & Corporate Contributors Alara Ventures Bayou Park, LLC Anonymous Brenntag Latin America, Inc. DTC Minerals, LTD Egbert Family Foundation Heimbinder Family Foundation Jenny’s Taekwondo Quorum Business Solutions HOLIDAY PROJECT VOLUNTEERS
Individual Volunteers Angie Avery Tiffany Abdullahi Krish Ahya Larry Angle Patrick Baer Peter Baham Susan and John Barnes Shelly Barnett Syan Barrey Kelly Bass Ashley Beecher Nathan Bertress Denise Bertress Pam Bikun Antarctica Black Kelly Blazer Vadal Bolds Petersen Bolvig Meredith Bowman Beth Bradley Alyssa Bradley Kelly Bradley Katura Brady Cecilia Bravo Nicholas Brooks Earle Brown Sharron Burnside Clay Calloway Lea and Steve Cherek Sabina Chudleigh Beth Ann Clark Dan Clark Ross Clements Cody Cole Trish Collins Amy Connell Jessie Cook Elizabeth Cooper Darrell Cummings Natalie Cunningham Bonnie Dennes Kenneth Dentson Christy Dietrich Chien Duong Annette Durrett Julie Eberle Courtney Edwards Marilyn Edwards Cecilia Edwards Elena Edwards Frank Edwards Jeff Eickholt Angie Evans Makenzie Failla Laura Failla Laura Farcas Laura Fay Holly Feese Luke Finnestad Janice Fortune Shannon Frederick Rachel Fucci Melissa Garza Jenn Gelsthorpe Martin Gonzalez Derek Gosnoy Kim Gottas Brianne Gravatt Lindsey Greenwood Mark Gregg Jessica Gregg Savannah Gresham Brennan Guldner Angela Harmon Randall Harris Scott Harrison Sarah Henderson Laurel Henning Gene Hernington
Colette Hickman Lloyd Higdon Dian Higgins Karrie Hilliard Violet Hines Tom Holder Jonathon Honefenger Courtney Hoyt Diane Hutzler Amanda Jeffus Karen Johnson Kimilia Jones Tracy Kapiloff Catherine Kelsey Melissa Kinney Cam Koehler Carol Anne Kusler James Laning Anne Leder Jessica Lev Jason Levine Carolina Linbeck Sam Little Sara Litton Shannon Logan Lauren Loupe Jessica Luo Dennea Mactezuma Dionella Martinez Susan Mathews Taylor McDaniel Kasey McGuigan Julianna Meave Steph Meyers Karen Minich Shalah Mohammed Mac Morgan George Munoz Marissa Munoz Debbie Naegeli Aaron Nielsen John Norton Rob Nunmaker Chris Ovyang Chris Peck Sharon Perez Danielle Pfaffenberger Michael Phillips Catherine Pierce Jennifer Pillion Kim Proffitt Kelly Rall Brittany Rebeles Charles Reyes Melisse Reynolds Libby Richardson Rosa Rochao Chistiana Rodriguez Jon Roijen Kim Schuenemann Janine Schueppert Sumita Sheth Suzette Shirley Mark Simon Jeff Slaughter Lisa Slocum Natalie Smith Brady Snook Jessica Solera Tom Speck Christal Spence Kimberly Stephenson Larry Stone Luisa Taunton Pamela Taylor Austin Thomas Kathleen Thompson Clydie Tinnin Christina Torres Christina Trevino Joanna Truang Mihel Van Beck June Visser Tracy Walker Sunny Ward Rob Watters Brynnan Webster Julieta Weir Stacy Welch Miranda Wiley Kyle Woodruff Tristan Zvolensky
Organization & Corporate Sponsors Bain & Company Beechers Boutique Events Chevron EDF Trading Friends of Down Syndrome HAIS Junior League Kezia’s Kids Kiwi Energy New Hope Church SG Interests Shell Chemical Siemens Sprint Sugar Land Methodist Church Wells Fargo XO Communications HOLIDAY PROJECT IN-KIND SPONSORS
Individual In-kind Sponsors J Theresa Anderson Steve Bogard Timothy Brantley Christi Bruecher Mark Carlock Marcia Chamma Loring Chien Larry Courdova Kurt and Robin Danson Manuel Del Rio Ray Dickens Dewayne Dickey Cheryl Difloe Brian Drakeley Laura Farcas Austin Fontenot Janice Fortune Walter Fortune Angela Geeslin Lindsay Giesy Rosie Granat Hannah Hay Christie Higgins Jason Hogan Brad Jacobs Robert Jamison Nicole Jasper Alexandra Jones Sarah King Bill Lane John Lievois Sarah Lindstrom Christian Madland Robert Mahood Michelle Martinez Jeremiah Matthews Dharmesh Mehta Karen Minich Carlos Munoz Charles Murrah James Patterson Bryan Ratliff Brock Ridgeway Daniel Rodriguez Jacqueline Romero Karl Sakocius Alejandro Soto James Vaiana Jenny Vaughn James West Dorothea Zannella
Organization & Corporate In-kind Donors Allstate Insurance Company Helping Hands Committee American Shaalin Kung Fu School Bayou Park Apartments BHP Billiton Petroleum Bunker Hill Elementary Girl Scouts Cameron Coral/Aquario Dental Dancing 4 Diabetes DCP Midstream Donna’s Party Angels Drive-Up Self Storage
We have done our best to list the names of all who participated in the 2014 Holiday Project. To notify us of any inaccuracies or omissions, please email us at advancement@depelchin.org or 713-802-6268.
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Holiday Project by the Numbers 13 days of Holiday Project brought smiles to the faces of 1,307 children whose holiday wishes were fulfilled. It was a record breaking year of giving and receiving thanks to you! Holiday Project drop off and distribution days from start to finish:
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Children whose wish lists were fulfilled:
1,307
$227,675 Gift cards and monetary donations:
$70,000
Cost of one child’s gift bag:
$150 $200 Eagle Springs Elementary Edge Engineering & Science Envoy Mortgage Ernst & Young, LLP Exit Realty 360 Famcor Oil, Inc. FedEx Dispatch Office Frassati Catholic High School Friends Of Down Syndrome Golf Club of Houston Greater Houston Partnership Groseros Motorcycle Club Houston Area Association of Neonatal Nursing Houston Arts Alliance Houston Heights Woman’s Club Houston RTW Insperity Recruiting Services Integrity Bank J.A.M. Distributing Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 Kinetica Partners, LP Laureate Eta Nu Lifetime Learners Carlos Martinez Nextera Energy Phillips 66 Richards/Carlberg Ad Agency Scandinavian Club of Houston Siemen’s Applied Automation, Inc. Siemens Energy, Inc. Sock Out Poverty Sprint Statoil Sun Coast Resources Inc. Sunoco LP SYSCO Corporation Technetics Group Texas Children’s Hospital Autism Center The Global Edge Tilson Home Corp. Wilkerson Intermediate School Willowridge Christian Academy Word of God Fellowship Yelp Houston
Cost to sponsor 1,301 children:
Volunteers during drop off and distribution days:
195
Volunteer hours during 13 days of Holiday Project:
585 Toy drives held around town:
87
Get Involved at DePelchin BECOME A BIRTHDAY BUDDY FOR A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE
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e invite you to become a DePelchin Birthday Buddy and help make birthdays memorable for a child in foster care. Opportunities for involvement include sponsoring a child’s birthday wish list, hosting a toy drive or making a donation to help us purchase gifts and fulfill other needs. To learn more about becoming a Birthday Buddy, email us at birthdaybuddies@depelchin.org.
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Forever Families Last year, 196 children were welcomed into forever families through DePelchin Children’s Center. Meet a few of our families who finalized their adoptions in 2014. The Campise Family ADOPTION DAY 6.20.1 4
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TIE A BLUE RIBBON AND HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE
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ast year during Child Abuse Prevention Month, DePelchin asked the community to stand with the 5,929 victims of child abuse in Houston by tying 5,929 ribbons to its fence line along Memorial Drive. This year, DePelchin is issuing the same challenge: help us tie a blue ribbon in recognition of every child who cannot speak for themselves. Starting April 7, DePelchin will begin tying 5,901 blue ribbons along its fence line to give voice to the victims of child abuse in 2014. If you, your family or your organization would like to join us and tie blue ribbons throughout the month of April, please contact Analisa Warren, Manager of Public Relations, at awarren@depelchin.org.
Liam and Ryan submitted their wish lists to the Holiday Project last year, requesting twin beds for their room. Since the cost of the beds exceeded the cost limit of their wish lists, DePelchin reached out Rooms To Go to help make their holiday wishes come true. Thanks to the generosity of Rooms To Go, Liam and Ryan are now happily enjoying their new beds.
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Texas-Sized Bowl Game Fun at DePelchin It was a record-breaking year for the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl with the University of Texas Longhorns taking on the University of Arkansas Razorbacks to a sellout crowd on December 29. DePelchin Children’s Center and Caring Family Network families had the opportunity to not only be part of the fun at NRG Stadium but to also meet the players a few days prior at DePelchin’s main campus. Players from the Longhorns and Razorbacks along with the cheerleaders and mascots provided some post-holiday fun for our families — teaching school chants, taking pictures and signing autographs.
“Thank you. Had a blast!” – THE BURNHAM FAMILY
“Awesome time!!! Thanks so much!!” – THE MACK FAMILY
Thanks to donated tickets from the Bowl Backer program, parents and children, many of whom had never been to NRG stadium, experienced a memorable evening of football fun!
“Thanks for giving us the tickets, the kids have gone on and on about the game today and how much fun they had.” – THE GALLAGHER FAMILY
THE LESTER FAMILY
“Thank you for helping make a dream come true. We are so thankful!” – ELYSE GONGORA
“Fun! Fun!” – CHRISTI FISHER
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2015 Annual Luncheon: Families for Kids Join DePelchin Children’s Center on April 15, 2015, at River Oaks Country Club for our Families for Kids luncheon honoring the members of the Lovett family who have been serving on the DePelchin board for three generations! In addition to recognizing the Lovetts’ commitment to DePelchin, this event will raise funds to help children find loving families and help strengthen the ties that bind. Attendees will also hear from Leigh Anne Tuohy, who knows a thing or two about family, with her story providing inspiration for the movie The Blind Side. For table and ticket information, please visit www.depelchin.org/luncheon or contact us at 713-802-6268 or advancement @depelchin.org.
OUR VISION
We envision a world in which every child is safe and healthy.
OUR MISSION
We strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being. DePelchin Children’s Center is the leading center in Texas for children’s well-being, with a focus on mental health, foster care and adoption services. For more than 120 years, DePelchin has been turning lives around with comprehensive care for children, including psychiatric services, counseling, programs for at-risk youths, parent education, residential treatment, foster care and adoption. DePelchin is a not-for-profit organization and gratefully receives its support from individuals, foundations and corporations; government grants and fees; and United Way agencies. Visit www.depelchin.org to learn more. Today is published by DePelchin Children’s Center. Copyright 2015 DePelchin Children’s Center. All rights reserved. Dixie Mullins – Senior Vice President, Advancement Mary Kristen Valentine – Director, Marketing and Public Relations Analisa Warren – Writer, Photography
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