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Spring 2011 ReachGenerationsing Letter from the President Arms of Hope (AOH) has been helping chil- Table of Contents dren and families for over 87 years. During that pe- 2 Solutions AOH Provides... riod, this ministry has survived many challenges and 3 Celebrating Years of Service successfully made the necessary adjustments to its 4 Special Announcements programs and services to meet the changing needs of 5 James LeFan Legacy today’s most vulnerable children and families. Many 7 Former Arms of Hope Residents valuable, and sometimes hard, lessons were learned Serving America over the years. Through great ingenuity and creativity, 8 AOH Sports & Homecoming AOH has adapted to remain relevant and redemptive Festivities in its mission of serving disadvantaged children and 9 Reaching At-Risk Youth on Their families. Today, the opportunity to transform lives is Turf 11 Arms of Hope Christmas Parties greater than ever, as we see more children struggling 12 Leading By Example & to overcome homelessness, poverty, abuse and neglect My Redemption-A Mother’s than any prior time in our history. Personal Testimony My vision for AOH is one that embraces and honors our rich history 13 Aggies For Christ Impact and heritage. Yet, I hope this vision will keep us from being comfortable and 14 Arms of Hope Happenings complacent, or conflicted and constrained by those things that have made AOH 15 Campus Visitors so successful in the past. We are an organization that recruits and develops 16 ACU Students Make A talented people as dynamic influences on the lives of the children and families Difference we serve. We also need to use the gifts of our team at the right time, in the right 17 Gibson Family - An Exquisite measure and with the right intent and purpose to achieve the best outcomes for Legacy those in our care. 19 Abilene Events and 2010 Golf I will challenge myself and every member of our care team to act de- 20 Medina Campus Residents liberately with integrity, courage, honor and enthusiasm to seek the true best Participate in the Bandera County interest of the children and families we serve, even when that requires us to step Jr. Livestock Show outside of our comfort zone as we search for ways to reach today’s lost. My 21 Memorials & Honors prayer is that transformational experiences will occur for each child and family that AOH assists and that they will identify those events as defining moments Calendar of Upcoming Events: in their lives. We must seek to always do the right thing, not the easy thing, Boles Alumni Homecoming while stretching our resources to their limits in all situations where grace can be Saturday, May 7, 2011 offered and a life of promise renewed. Boles Campus With prayer and humility, we will remain faithful to our responsibilities San Antonio Benefit Gala and remember that our work is not just a job, but instead a high calling to Chris- Saturday, May 21, 2011 tian service. Our aim will always be to meet each call for help with the same Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort sense of urgency we would expect if we were seeking help for our own child or Longview Golf Tournament family. Finally, we will labor tirelessly to restore healthy families, giving them Saturday, May 21, 2011 a future of hope and promise. Woodhollow Golf Course In closing, we cherish your prayers and support. Your concern for our Dallas Golf Tournament team empowers us to renew our strength and commitment to continue in service Monday, May 23, 2011 as healers and mentors. Thank you for supporting AOH and for making a differ- Woodbridge Golf Club - Wylie, Texas ence in the lives of very special children and families. Houston Golf Tournament Monday, June 20, 2011 Very truly yours, The Woodlands Country Club Palmer Course The Woodlands, Texas Kevin McDonald Dallas Benefit Gala Saturday, September 24, 2011 Dallas Hilton Anatole San Antonio Golf Tournament Monday, October 17, 2011 Fair Oaks Golf & Country Club - Email is the most economical way to keep you informed and updated Boerne, Texas about our news. Please update your email address at ArmsofHope.org Abilene Benefit Gala and help us stay green! Saturday, November 19, 2011 Hunter Welcome Center Please join us on Facebook, Abilene Christian University Twitter and LinkedIn. Registration available online: ArmsofHope.org 1 Reaching Generations - Spring 2011 A child is born into poverty every 5 minutes in Texas. - Children’s Defense Fund Texas ranks 50th (worst) for child homelessness. - The National Center on Family Homelessness 50% of homeless women and children are fleeing abuse. - National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty Arms of Hope is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Christian organization that was formed as a result of the consolida- tion of Boles Children’s Home (est. 1924) and Medina Children’s Home (est. 1958). Both homes had identical missions and programs and united in 2009 to achieve efficiency, geographic diversity, increased capacity and additional program improvements and offerings. Arms of Hope Mission To transform the lives of disadvantaged children, youth and families by providing hope and support in a nurturing, Christian environment. Solutions Provides... RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE TOGETHER PROGRAM OUTREACH MINISTRY Meets disadvantaged children’s physi- Helps motivated single mothers and Provides assistance to underprivileged cal, emotional, educational and spiri- their children transition into success- youth in their own neighborhoods. tual needs in a family-like atmosphere ful, independent futures by providing Programs for at-risk children include where houseparents function as mother parenting skills, career training and a youth events featuring inspirational and father figures. home in a peaceful and safe environ- speakers and the sponsorship of Chris- ment. tian based youth sports teams. RIGHT START EMERGENCY SHELTER & COLLEGE & CAREER PROGRAM Makes life a real choice by helping ASSESSMENT CENTER Provides assistance for AOH high school expectant single mothers prepare for Provides emergency shelter and assess- graduates with support through college, motherhood while providing shelter, ment services for any child that has trade school or into their first job and of- necessities and skills needed to care for been removed from an abusive environ- ten includes housing for graduates who their newborns. ment or is in crisis. have not yet found a place to call home. ArmsofHope.org 2 Celebrating Years of Service Houseparents Leave Legacy of Love Sixteen years ago, Tom and Judy Lovelady came to Medina, Texas, to serve as house parents for Arms of Hope - Medina Campus. Initially they planned to be here for two years, two turned to five, and five turned to a life- time of parenting and loving children in need. They turned their house into a home by focus- ing not just on children’s physical needs but their emotional and spiritual needs as well. The Loveladys poured their hearts into the lives of more than 200 different children over their sixteen years of service. Their cher- ished experiences with the children included sharing laughter during the good times, tears during the times of struggle, pride when cel- ebrating achievements and the complete joy of witnessing the ultimate blessing of children turning their lives around. On January 22nd, the Loveladys were honored at a campus banquet where former residents and family were in attendance. Tom and Judy will live in Kerrville, Texas, and will continue to find ways to love and minister to the most disadvantaged and needy children in our community. “Working with committed individuals like Tom and Judy who put their faith into action everyday is a blessing for us all. The authenticity of their faith and service is something we all benefit from observing and is readily apparent from the way they’ve done their jobs so well while avoiding any recognition,” stated Kevin McDonald, Arms of Hope President & CEO. vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv Arms of Hope Board Recognizes Brazell’s Five Years of Board Service Curtis Bedrich, AOH Board Chairman and Kevin Directors pictured with the Boles and Medina Campus Executive McDonald, AOH President & CEO, presented Joe Directors prior to recognizing Joe Brazell for the completion of his Brazell with a crystal plaque etched to commemorate term as an Arms of Hope Board Member his dedication and service as an Arms of Hope Board Front Row (left to right): Ken Baker, Kevin McDonald, Jana Woefel, member for five years. “Joe has been such a valuable Lori Massey, Bruce Barnard Back Row: Mike Calvert, Candace contributor to the success of Arms of Hope, provid- Cain (Executive Director - Medina Campus), Randy Nicholson, Jer- ing insightful and visionary leadership as a director. ry Browder, Curtis Bedrich (AOH Board Chairman), Tom Winkler Knowing we will continue to have Joe’s talent and and Joe Brazell (Executive Director - Boles Campus). Not pictured: commitment on our management team is very excit- Gary Bingham, Jerry Cox, Don Crisp and Scot Foith. ing,” stated Curtis Bedrich. 3 Reaching Generations - Spring 2011 Special Announcements Jerry Cox Joins Don Crisp Joins Scot Foith Joins AOH Board of Directors AOH Board of Directors AOH Board of Directors Arms of Hope is pleased to announce Arms of Hope is pleased to announce Arms of Hope is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry Cox to its the appointment of Don Crisp to its the appointment of Scot Foith to its board of directors. Jerry is the Presi- board of directors. Don is the Chair- board of directors. Scot and his wife, dent and Chairman of Cox & Perkins man of the Rosewood Corporation, a Paula, have been committed to help- Exploration, Inc. in Houston, Texas, company formed from the Caroline ing those most in need through their and is a member of the Pepperdine Uni- Hunt Estate, and the former Chairman support of our programs for several versity Board of Regents.

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