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ReachGenerationsing Letter from the President Dear Friends, Recently while watching a news story about how Table of Contents many children were suffering economic hardship, I learned 2 Our Mission and Programs that there are currently 16 million children in the U.S. liv- 3 Dedication Ceremony - Medina ing in poverty. The journalist reported that this number is 5 AOH 2011 Graduates greater than it has been since 1962. At Arms of Hope, these 6 A Mother’s Personal Testimony children dealing with the cruel effects of poverty are more 6 White Elephant Christmas Party than statistics. They come to us with names, faces and bro- %HQHÀWV$2+IRU

1 Reaching Generations 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 Arms of Hope Provides

5(6,'(17,$/&+,/'&$5( 72*(7+(5352*5$0 2875($&+0,1,675< Meets disadvantaged children’s Helps motivated mothers and Provides assistance to underprivi- physical, emotional, educational and their children transition into success- leged youth in their own neighbor- spiritual needs in a family-like atmo- ful, independent futures by providing hoods. Programs for at-risk children sphere where houseparents function parenting skills, career training and a include youth events featuring inspi- DVPRWKHUDQGIDWKHUÀJXUHV home in a peaceful and safe environ- rational speakers and the sponsorship ment. of Christian based youth sports teams.

5,*+767$57 (0(5*(1&<6+(/7(5 &2//(*( &$5((5352*5$0 Makes life a real choice by helping $66(660(17&(17(5 Provides assistance for AOH high school H[SHFWDQWVLQJOHPRWKHUVSUHSDUHIRU Provides emergency shelter and as- graduates with support through college, motherhood while providing shelter, sessment services for any child that WUDGHVFKRRORULQWRWKHLUÀUVWMREDQGRI- necessities and skills needed to care has been removed from an abusive ten includes housing for graduates who for their newborns. environment or is in crisis. have not yet found a place to call home.

ArmsofHope.org 2 Dedication Ceremony for Eight New Homes on the Medina Campus

Barnards and Lees joined by family, friends, AOH Board Members and staff at the Arms of Hope Building Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Together Program Lighthouse and Pat & Pete Schenkel Family Living Homes On August 13, 2011, one hundred ity of the donors who participated guests to tour one of the furnished DQG VL[W\ SHRSOH JDWKHUHG WR FHO- in the building of these facilities. Family Living Homes apartments ebrate the ribbon cutting and dedi- Following remarks by key support- and there was also a reception held cation of the Lighthouse & Pat ers Bruce Barnard and Bruce Lee, on site. Guests were invited to tour and Pete Schenkel Family Living their families gathered behind the the nearby chapel that is currently Homes on the Arms of Hope - Me- ribbon and were joined by Arms of under construction where they dina Campus which will house eight Hope board members and manage- were encouraged to write scrip- Together Program families. During ment team where Julia Barnard and tures and blessings on the walls the ceremony facilitated by Kevin Rhonda Lee completed the ceremo- that will soon be encapsulated McDonald, Arms of Hope President nial ribbon cutting. A benediction as the construction is completed. and CEO, Curtis Bedrich, Chair- was given by Don Crisp, Arms of Each of the two Family Liv- PDQRIWKH%RDUGJDYHDQH[SUHV- Hope Board Member. The event ing Homes consists of four, three sion of gratitude for the generos- culminated in an opportunity for bedroom apartments. Each apart-

3 Reaching Generations ment is 1,275 square feet with 5,100 lies who are active participants in a home in a peaceful and safe envi- square feet per each Family Living the Arms of Hope Together Pro- ronment. Families in this program Homes facility. There is DUHÁHHLQJKRPHOHVV- an additional 1,380 square ness, poverty, hunger feet of covered connect- and abuse. Arms of ing breezeway, equaling Hope was blessed to 11,580 square feet un- obtain a discounted der one roof. The new rate from Ricks Fur- structures were primarily niture in Kerrville funded by special friends to furnish one of of Arms of Hope, Bruce the three bedroom & Julia Barnard, Bruce & apartments. Ricks Rhonda Lee, and Pat & has agreed to offer Pete Schenkel, in addition a discounted rate of WRVLJQLÀFDQWJLIWVIURPWKH $3,300 per apart- Ed Rachal Foundation and ment for supporters Arms of Hope donors who SDUWLFLSDWHG LQ WKH ´'RXEOH

Guests enjoyed touring the chapel where they wrote scriptures and blessings on the walls that were soon to be encapsulated.

ArmsofHope.org 4 Arms of Hope 2011 Graduates

BritneyBrBriti ney BuBustamantestamantee ggradu-radud - TraceyTrT aaceeyy DDraehnrraaehn grgraduatedaduuateed EErEricric NNeciosupecciiosup ggrgraduatedadduated JessicaJeesssicca KissingerKiisssingeer graduat-grradduat ated from Medina and is from Boles and attends from Medina and plans to ed from Boles and attends in the College and Career Blinn Junior College where enroll in vocational training Lubbock Christian Uni- Program. She attends Sch- she is pursuing her dream in Houston to become a car versity. She lived at Boles IRUDOPRVW\HDUVDQGH[- reiner University majoring of becoming a Kindergar- mechanic. in Elementary Education. ten teacher. celled as a cheerleader and Britney received the AOH/ honor roll student. Jessica Bruce and Rhonda Lee - received the AOH Future Rising Star Scholarship. Generations Scholarship.

LaLauraaurura ZaZachariahachhaariiaah ggrgraduatedaadduuatet d as Salutatorian from Medi- $$O$OH[)ORUHVJUDGXDWHGIURPH[ )ORO UHV JJUDGD XDX WHW G IUI RP na and is in the College and Medina and is in the Col- lege and Career Program. Career Program. She at- LLeeza WWeisingeri i graduatedd d tends Schreiner University +HLVWKHÀUVWPHPEHURIKLV LaLaurenauuren GGemmaeemma ggraduatedrar duuaated family to attend college. He from Medina and is in the (receiving the Presidential College and Career Pro- from Boles and is working Scholarship) majoring in attends Alamo Community in San Antonio. College and hopes to trans- gram. She attends Alamo Pre-Law/Pre-Med. Laura Community College and also received the AOH/Jer- fer to Schreiner University to major in Graphic Design. plans to transfer to Sch- U\DQG.D\&R[$FDGHPLF reiner University. Leeza Achievement Scholarship. $OH[UHFHLYHGWKH$2+)X- ture Generations Scholar- received the AOH Future ship. Generations Scholarship.

Congratulations to our 2011 Arms of Hope High School Graduates! We have another exciting year ahead and are expecting eight graduates in May of 2012. If you are inter- ested in helping support these kids by provid- Mallory Wood graduated IURP %ROHV H[FHOOLQJ DV ing scholarship opportunities, please contact a cheerleader, and attends Steve Price graduated Scott Stumbo - [email protected] Tyler Community College. from Boles last fall and is Mallory received the AOH FXUUHQWO\ DWWHQGLQJ 7H[DV 830.522.2203 Future Generations Schol- A&M University in Com- arship. merce. 5 Reaching Generations When God Closes a Door, He Opens a Gate )RXU\HDUVDJRP\IDPLO\ZHQWWR0H[LFRWRVHUYHDVKRXVH - A Mother’s Personal Testimony parents in an orphanage. We had three beautiful children. During that By Monica Troxel period, my husband made some decisions that drastically affected our Arms of Hope - Medina Campus lives. From the beginning of our marriage, my husband verbally and emotionally abused me. The abuse escalated when he began a secret OLIHRILQÀGHOLW\DQGGUXJV:HZHUHDVNHGWROHDYHWKHRUSKDQDJHDQG my husband decided to go his own way. I had to move myself and the children in fear of retribution from the dealers. My husband was later arrested and imprisoned. God closed a door. My kids and I moved thir- WHHQWLPHVLQRQH\HDUDQG,H[SHULHQFHGWKHGLIÀFXOW\RIVWDUWLQJRYHU alone, always in fear of being without a home. I almost lost all hope. God then provided a miracle - the Arms of Hope Together Program! We came to Arms of Hope-Medina Campus on Mother’s Day 2010 where we immediately felt embraced, safe and received the bless- ing of getting to actually hang our clothes in a closet. I started work- ing in the Hospitality Center and was blessed to cook for the Medina Campus. My passions in life are serving God, loving my family and cooking. I successfully completed all of my goals in the program and I graduated last June. God and Arms of Hope were not done with bless- ing my family. He opened a gate. When the Medina Campus needed a Hospitality Center Assistant, I was honored to be offered the position. I’m blessed to serve others by using my gift of cooking and I now have the opportunity to be a friend and mentor to all of the wonderful moms in the Together Program. Arms of Hope has given me so much love and support and I have learned that my children and I deserve to be loved and treated well. After being broken down by my husband, I had started to believe that I wasn’t worthy of that love. I now know that I don’t have to live like that anymore. My children have a stable home and I have come to the realization that I do not have to go back to my old life. God has given me and my children a second chance and He has used Arms of Hope as Former Arms of Hope Together Program resident, an instrument of His love and provision. When God closes a door, He 0RQLFD7UR[HOZLWK$UJHQWLQD$PEDUDQG6KDZQ truly opens a gate.

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Ollie Halbert, Rudine Vickery and Margaret Reaves have been DIÀOLDWHGZLWK$UPVRI+RSH0HGLQDFDPSXVVLQFH7KH\ began raising money for Medina Children’s Home by hosting ga- rage sales, and in 1972 they began hosting White Elephant Auc- WLRQV6LQFHWKH\KDYHUDLVHGRYHU7KHLUDIÀOL- ation with Arms of Hope has contributed in the construction of $OOHQ&RWWDJH WKHÀUVWFRWWDJHRQ0HGLQDFDPSXV WKHIXQGLQJ for Fenton Cottage and the planting of the Medina Campus pe- can orchard, just to name a few things. The most recent auction was held Friday, December 2nd, at the home of Jerry and Bettye Johnson where $2,180 was raised to support our children. Arms of Hope sends a big thank you to these wonderful ladies who have found creative ways to support our efforts for many years.

ArmsofHope.org 6 Arms of Hope Grieves with Abilene Christian University and Honors Crash Victims at a Special

ACU students’ mission trip to serve residents on the Arms of Hope - $2+(YHQW Medina Campus was cut short by a fatal bus crash on November 4th. Each year Arms of Hope is President of AOH stated, “There are a FRPHDQGXQVHOÀVKO\EHZLWKWKHPDQG blessed by groups who visit our cam- lot of things here that go way deeper encourage them. It makes a huge dif- puses to volunteer by providing much than just a group of students coming ference in their lives.” needed assistance with maintaining to work with some disadvantaged chil- After hearing the news, the our facilities and providing ministry dren. There are so many relationships AOH family immediately began lift- and encouragement to the children and involved. Every year the ACU students ing up prayers for those involved in families in our care. Many of these spe- would cook dinner for our entire cam- the crash, as well as sharing cherished cial groups make their mission trip to pus, lead a devotional and then spend stories and memories of past visits. an AOH campus an annual affair which invaluable time playing with our kids. The precious children of AOH then becomes highly anticipated by our resi- It was the time most treasured by our decided to honor Anabel’s family and dents. One of the most anticipated mis- children, to be able to be around stu- those still in the hospital by working sion teams is a group of students from dents who are successful and who have for hours to create cards and art proj- Abilene Christian University who have taken time out of their busy schedule to ects. These cards and art were covered developed close relationships with our with prayers, scriptures and messages residents. of love and support. They were then Grief and shock struck the delivered by Mr. McDonald to hospi- Arms of Hope-Medina Campus when tals in San Angelo and Abilene. “The on Friday, November 4th, news spread ACU students were touched and hon- that the annual ACU Agricultural and ored by this outpouring of love from Environmental Sciences Department RXU UHVLGHQWVµ 0F'RQDOG UHÁHFWV weekend mission trip had been can- “Many tears were shed in those hospi- FHOOHGGXHWRDEXVFUDVK6L[WHHQSDV- tal rooms and lots of memories of past sengers (12 students, 3 faculty and one visits came pouring out as well. I was faculty spouse) were on their way to amazed and awed by the fact that the work and minister to our children. Pre- ACU students’ primary concern was to cious Anabel Reid (19 years old) lost make sure that I told the children that her life and many will be involved in they were sorry they couldn’t come this the long-term healing process. 2011 Anabel Reid was returning to year.” would have been the 7th year for this the Medina Campus to volun- Arms of Hope also honored the H[FHSWLRQDOJURXSWRVHUYHRQWKH0H- group at the Annual Big Country Gala dina Campus. Even more important teer for the second consecu- on Saturday, November 19th held in than the tremendous amount of work tive year when her life was the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome accomplished for our campus is the tragically taken in the No- Center on ACU’s campus. A video was love and attention the college students vember 4th bus accident. She played that showed photos of this spe- showed our children. cial group serving Arms of Hope in  8SRQ UHÁHFWLQJ RQ WKLV WUDJ- will long be remembered for previous years, children told of how the edy, Kevin McDonald, CEO and her loving, servant heart. group impacted their lives and Dr. Phil 7 Reaching Generations Shubert (President of ACU) spoke kind his family. All money received from ordinating each year’s visits and we words of encouragement and support. the event will be used to provide schol- are thankful for the good news that his Many students and faculty from the arships (in honor of the group) to help wife, Pat, is improving We are also Agricultural Department were in atten- our residents attend college. thankful that Kendra Unamba, our dance including the wonderful surprise Arms of Hope wishes to send Arms of Hope intern, and the other pas- of Dr. Emmitt Miller and members of a special thanks to Dr. Miller for co- sengers are doing well.

ACU students preparing to serve dinner to AOH residents (2010 Medina Campus visit) Anabel Reid (ACU shirt) and friend working Dr. Emmitt Miller joining in the hard on AOH Campus while having a blast labor during the 2010 Medina during their 2010 Medina Campus visit. Campus visit.

Gracious AOH donors provided Dr. Phil Schubert, ACU President, was the keynote seats at the AOH Abilene Gala for speaker for the Arms of Hope Gala held on the ACU accident victims, ACU staff and stu- Campus in the Hunter Welcome Center. dents affected by the accident.

Kendra Unamba, AOH Summer intern, ACU student and bus crash victim is com- forted two days after the accident.

Two days after the accident, Kevin Mc- Donald, AOH President & CEO, delivered Dr. Emmitt Miller is joined above by Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Department cards from Medina children to the hospi- students, some of whom were crash victims, at the annual Arms of Hope Abilene Gala hon- talized victims in San Angelo and Abilene. oring all of those who were affected by the tragic accident. ArmsofHope.org 8 Arms of Hope Happenings

Congratulations to Arms of Hope - Medina Campus’ An- drew Landry for winning the 1A District 15 Golf Champion- ship. Andrew advanced to the regional round where he rep- resented his school with pride and honor. Great job Andrew! Arms of Hope welcomes Arms of Hope welcomes Tim Ingram as Director of Kelvin Brown as Direc- DevelopmentD in the Cen- tor of Ministry Activities - tralt and West Texas region. Boles Campus. Kelvin was BeforeB coming to Arms of previously at Houston’s Hope,H Tim was VP of Sales Westbury Christian School forf Homecare Homebase, where he was a teacher and a home health and hospice Assistant Principal. Brown software company based in is responsible for ministry Dallas.D Tim and his wife and volunteer coordination JulieJ have been long-time on the Boles and Duncan- supporters of AOH. Tim is ville Campuses. He also a graduate of Abilene Chris- helps with the Dallas Out- tiant University. reach Ministry program.

FiveFi TTogetherth PProgram moms ffrom ththe AArms offH Hope-Medi-Mdi na Campus attended the Women of Faith Conference in San Antonio on October 21st and 22nd. The ladies were blessed to hear teaching from nationally-renowned speakers. Thank you to First United Methodist Church in Kerrville, Texas, for sponsoring our moms for the conference.

Arms of Hope was as blessed with ith two t o incredible interns that came and worked on our campuses last summer. Kendra Unamba, a junior at Abilene Christian University and Dot- tie Giubardo, a junior at Pepperdine University, completed a 10 week internship program. The girls coordinated and OOn AApril il 1717, 20112011, Saturn Sat Road R ad Church Ch h of f Christ Ch i t in i Garland, Ga la d led Bible studies for our girls in Residential Care, worked Texas, honored the residents of Arms of Hope by hosting a in the daycare and hospitality centers, were counselors at bed linens and pillow drive. The collected items completely summer camp and did a great job on everything else that ÀOOHG WKH IURQW RI WKH FKXUFK DQG ZHUH GLYLGHG XS EHWZHHQ was asked of them. Thank you Kendra and Dottie for hav- Arms of Hope’s campuses. In all, 333 sheets sets, 290 pillows, ing servant hearts and blessing the children at Medina and 3 blankets, 2 comforters and 1 throw were collected. Boles!

9 Reaching Generations Arms of Hope thanks the wonderful group of motorcyclists IURPWKH'):0HWURSOH[ZKRSDUWLFLSDWHGLQWKHDQQXDO´5LGH IRU D 5HDVRQµ RQ 2FWREHU WK 7KH\ ÀUVW YLVLWHG WKH %ROHV Medina Campus students (pictured above) and Boles Campus for breakfast and ended the night with a special din- Campus students enjoyed getting dressed up and going ner with children at the Medina Campus. This group not only WRSURP7KLVLVRIWHQDJUHDWFRQÀGHQFHEXLOGHUIRUVRPH blessed both campuses with their visit, but they also presented RIRXUUHVLGHQWVZKRKDYHQHYHUKDGWKLVH[SHULHQFH us with a much appreciated donation.

InIA April,il 20 childrenhild ffrom our MdiMedina CCampus attendedtt ddth the 7H[DV6WDUV+RFNH\JDPHLQ$XVWLQ7H[DV7KDQN\RX7H[DV 30 residents from our Medina Campus attended Camp 6WDUVIRUDIXQÀOOHGQLJKW 9LFWRU\LQ5RFNVSULQJV7H[DV2YHUNLGVIURP different churches were blessed with participating in a variety of outdoor activities, praise and worship, intense Bible lessons and challenges on how to grow closer to God. Thank you to all the supporters who made this camp possible for our children!

In May, the Boles Campus Together Program staff honored the program participants for Mother’s Day. Each mother received ,Q$SULO$UPVRI+RSH0HGLQD,$ LO$I+0GL&&DPSXVVHQWVL[JLUOVWR WLLO W a gift bag from Bath and Body Works in Rockwall, a new purse the “Unplugged” youth retreat at Camp Bandina. Mul- from the 24 -7 class at the Prestoncrest Church of Christ and tiple churches were in attendance and our girls learned a gift bag from the First Christian Church in Commerce. The how to “unplug” the noise of the world and focus more Country Basket Florist in Quinlan provided centerpieces which on God. The retreat was organized and lead by the youth helped set the stage for an elegant evening. ministers at Kerrville and Riverside Churches of Christ.

ArmsofHope.org 10 Arms of Hope Homecoming Festivities Many Boles and Medina students participated in their school Homecoming. Andrew Landry was even crowned “Homecoming King”! Also, more than 300 of our Outreach Ministry football play- ers and cheerleaders in inner-city Houston, Dallas and San Antonio enjoyed Homecoming festivities. All Arms of Hope children who wanted a mum or garter received one. Thank you to the donors, staff and volunteers, who provided supplies and made the mums, which helped ensure all of our Arms of Hope children had a fun time! Halloween 2011 Arms of Hope offered special and safe events so that all of our children could enjoy Halloween. Through activi- ties on our campuses and at churches in Eastridge and Kerrville, families gathered to be creative in their costumes, share meals, fellowship and participate in devotionals. Thank you to all of the volunteers at these wonderful churches who work tirelessly to give the Arms of Hope children memories that they will cherish for many years to come. Arms of Hope Outreach Ministry Hits Houston Arms of Hope is proud to tendees learned about positive char- announce its support of a new youth acter traits, including honesty and sports team in Houston, Texas. The integrity, while obtaining football Arms of Hope Houston Westside and cheerleading skills. Camp par- 6DLQWVKLWWKHIRRWEDOOÀHOGVWKLVIDOO ticipants received lunch and medals Over 100 players and cheerleaders, at the end of camp. A huge thanks ages 5-13, participated in the Saints to Coach David Nelson and North- Program. Team members were from land Christian School for all of their the “Four Corners” area of Houston assistance with the football drills, in Fort Bend County. A majority of cheers and camp activities. A spe- these children are Hurricane Katrina cial thanks to Jameel Cook, former survivors. Arms of Hope provided Tampa Bay Buccaneer and Houston new jerseys and shoulder pads for the Texan, for all of his hard work as a 6DLQWVSOD\HUVDQGRXWÀWWHGWKHHQWLUH YROXQWHHU$UPVRI+RSH2XWUHDFK cheer squad with uniforms and acces- Ministry now serves over 300 young sories. An AOH chaplain attended football players and cheerleaders. each week to lead the team in prayer “We are so excited and blessed to be and devotionals while Arms of Hope able to provide this type of ministry volunteers from the Houston area to underprivileged children in their supported the Saints by attending own neighborhoods. The Houston games and Homecoming activities. Westside Saints are a perfect ex- On June 11th, Arms of Hope ample of how Arms of Hope gives Outreach Ministry also hosted a help to those most in need in our Character Camp for the new Hous- communities,” stated Terry Drake ton team with over 200 children and - Director of Outreach Ministries. volunteers in attendance. The at-

13 Reaching Generations Pro Athletes Bless San Antonio Raiders Character Camp On Saturday, June 4th, over 100 kids and volunteers attended the Arms of Hope Celebrity Char- acter Football and Cheer Camp in San Antonio. The camp was facilitated by Terry Drake (AOH Director of Outreach Ministries), Graham Harrell (current Green Bay Packer and Super Bowl Champion) and Devin Wyman (former New England Patriot and Super Bowl Participant). The camp consisted of practice drills and teaching about Christian vir- tues for players and cheerleaders ages 5-12, as well as inspiration- al testimonies from Harrell and Wyman.

Dallas Mustangs “Fun Day” - A Summer Highlight On Saturday, July 30th, over 80 children attended the Arms of Hope-Outreach Ministry Fun Day to kick off the 2011 season of the Dallas Mustangs. The Mustangs are an inner-city football team and cheer squad that are sponsored and VXSSRUWHGE\$UPVRI+RSH6L[W\0XVWDQJVWZHQW\FKLOGUHQIURPWKH%ROHV Campus and numerous adult volunteers were welcomed by Terry Drake (Direc- tor of Outreach Ministries), enjoyed a cookout of hamburgers and hotdogs and heard an inspirational message from Kelvin Brown (Boles Campus-Director of Ministry Activities). All in attendance enjoyed the food, a game of football and a great day of fellowship.

ArmsofHope.org 14 Arms of Hope &Schreiner University

Dr. Tim Summerlin, President of Schreiner University, and Arms of Hope Schreiner University students, Britney, Michael, Maria & Laura. A I Imaginemagine Perfect a life in which T Thehe CollegePartnership and CareeCareerr ratioratio make Schreiner a ccomfort-omfort- FKLOGUHQ KDYH GLIÀFXOWGLIÀFXOW\\ VHHLQJVHHLQJ pprogramrogram provides assistance foforr ableable size for recent Arms of Hope ththemselvesl graduatedt ffrom hihigh h AArms offH Hope hihigh h schoolh l gradu-d highhi h schoolh l graduates.d t ShSchreiner’s i ’ school, much less attend a univer- ates with support through college, “Learning By Heart” philosophy sity. Unfortunately, many of the WUDGHVFKRRORULQWRDÀUVWMREDQG reinforces values these students children who call Arms of Hope often includes accommodations and learned growing up in the Arms of home have this view about their fu- day-to-day support for these stu- Hope community. The university WXUH ZKHQ WKH\ ÀUVW DUULYH RQ RQH dents who have not yet found a new of our campuses. The one thing place to call home upon completion we have learned to never underes- of high school. These young adults timate is the ability of our children are given the opportunity to strive to achieve great success when they for a brighter future while continu- are provided the opportunity along ing to live in a nurturing Christian with the love and encouragement all environment; the Medina Campus children need to blossom. is their “home base.” Arms of Hope is committed Schreiner University in to enhancing the long term goal of Kerrville, conveniently located 18 helping children achieve success miles from the Medina Campus, is and happiness. Its emphasis on the proud to partner with Arms of Hope importance education plays in suc- to educate some of the students in cessful futures inspired the creation the College and Career Program. and implementation of the College Small class size, access to facul- Laura Zachariah, Medina High School’s and Career Program. ty and a 13 to 1 student to faculty 2011 Salutatorian, hard at work studying.

15 Reaching Generations There is no question that WKHEHQHÀWVRISUHSDULQJRXU\RXQJ people for their futures through en- suring quality education opportuni- ties are available. We are so pleased other generous supporters agree. When the Dan Kirkland Wells Foundation, whose mission is to invest in higher education with spe- cial consideration given to Church of Christ institutions, heard about the opportunity for Arms of Hope students to attend Schreiner Univer- sity, it made a generous gift to Sch- reiner earmarked to help provide for Arms of Hope College and Career Program participants. Several other supporters have been very generous Sophomore, Maria Diosdado discusses her schedule, busy with classes and Delta Phi in supporting our efforts to educate Epsilon sorority activities, with Thomas Wickham, AOH College and Career Coordinator. these special students and we are so appreciative of their support. offers a personalized, integrated Career Program are Leeza Weising- For more information on how you education that prepares its students er and Alex Flores who attend Ala- can help support our College and for meaningful work and purpose- mo Community College. Each resi- Career Program, please contact ful lives. Schreiner’s provost, Dr. dential College and Career Program Scott Stumbo at sstumbo@armsof- Charlie McCormick, had witnessed participant receive LPC counseling hope.org - 830.522.2203. ÀUVWKDQGWKHJUHDWZRUNEHLQJGRQH once a week and visit with Thomas at Medina Children’s Home as a Wickham, Arms member of the Kerrville Church of of Hope Col- Christ, so he was excited to get to lege and Career watch the progress of the Arms of Coordinator, on Hope students at Schreiner. Dur- a regular basis. ing the 2010-2011 school year, There are addi- Maria Diosdado and Michael Weis- tional students inger completed their Freshman who graduated years, each making the Dean’s List from high school both semesters. These outstanding while residing at Sophomores are joined this year by Arms of Hope Freshmen, Laura Zachariah (’11 who are also re- Medina High School Salutatorian) ceiving support and Britney Bustamante. All four through the Col- students earned academic scholar- lege and Career ships through Schreiner University Program, but are and Arms of Hope. Because of the pursuing higher support they are receiving from education away Schreiner and Arms of Hope, these from our cam- bright students have much to look puses. Arms of forward to in their hopeful futures. Hope is proud of Dr. Charlie McCormick, Schreiner Provost, and Kevin McDon- Also participating in Arms all of these stu- ald, AOH President & CEO, visit with sophomore Michael Weis- of Hope’s residential College and dents. inger on the Schreiner University campus.

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Arms of Hope Opens An Urban Dallas Area Campus

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A Armsso offH Hope hash openedd itsi gram offers the same services provided and continues to support the ongoing Urban Together Program Initiative in on the Boles and Medina Campuses. A operations of the facility. Duncanville which will focus on meet- partner arrangement with Grace Place ing the needs of more children and their Properties (“GPP”), a ministry organi- Together Program Apartment single mothers in the Dallas area. The ]DWLRQ DIÀOLDWHG ZLWK WKH 'XQFDQYLOOH Dallas area has shown great need for Church of Christ, is making this project the Together Program which provides possible. hopeful futures for single mothers who In addition, Grace Place Chil- are striving to take care of their chil- dren’s Center, located in the Duncan- dren independently. ville church building, provides a li- The Urban Together Program censed day care center for the Urban ,QLWLDWLYHORFDWHGLQ'XQFDQYLOOH7H[- Together Initiative. This is an invalu- as, is a pilot urban residential program able resource that enables the mothers which will serve 11 single mothers and in the Together Program to work and/ their children as it reaches full capacity. or attend school. The Duncanville Staffed with a program and a church has been wonderful in getting part-time case-aid/assistant, this pro- this Urban Together Initiative started Duncanville Church Building Provides A Licensed Daycare Facility for Participating Families

17 ReachingR hi GGenerationsti Arms of Hope - Boles Campus Transformers Camp Joining forces with the TCU being unable to control their behav- Center and Together Program. Both Institute of Child Development, the iors, to understanding and appreciat- the students and residents learned about Arms of Hope-Boles Campus held its LQJ WKHLU QHHGV DQG H[SUHVVLQJ WKHP DWWDFKPHQW ÀUVW KDQG DV WKH\ ZRUNHG ÀUVWHYHU7UDQVIRUPHUV&DPSODVWVXP- Soon, our older residents got in- through social, communication and mer. The camp is based on Dr. Karyn volved and began to learn the skill life skills. Along with a safe, nurtur- Purvis’ Trust Based Relational Inter- of nurturing and caring for the ing environment, healthy relationships, vention Model (TBRI) on which many younger children through role-mod- nutritious snacks and appropriate lev- of our staff have been trained. The eling as Nurture Group “buddies”. HOVRIH[HUFLVHDGRRULVXQORFNHGLQWR purpose of the camp is to assist our chil- Our Crash and Bump course each child’s heart. The trust that comes dren with behavioral issues related to was then built to offer sensory stimu- out of being able to use their words detachment disorder, gain the trust and lation that assists “out-of sync” chil- to get what they need is invaluable. skills necessary to verbally communi- dren to regulate their behaviors and God has opened up possibilities never cate their needs instead of acting out. keep them safe while having loads of imagined on the Boles Home campus! The Nurture Group concept fun! Transformers has now grown began at Boles in the Spring of 2009 to become a major part of the after- as a life-skills series to help our young- school and summer programs and er residents learn how to communi- has begun to include children from cate their needs, understand their own the Together Program Daycare. emotions and use new-found coping The Arms of Hope Transform- skills to redirect maladaptive behav- ers Camp took all of the concepts of iors. “The response was so positive, the original Transformers group and we kept the group going and watched compacted them into a 2 week long it grow from there,” says Camp Co- day camp. Students from TCU’s In- ordinator Scott Watters. The children stitute of Child Development served as picked the name “Transformers” to buddies for residents ages 5-10 from represent their transformation from AOH’s Residential Care, Assessment

ArmsofHope.org 18 Campus Visitors

Thank you to Johnson Street Church of Christ (San Ange- lo) for coming to work at Arms of Hope-Medina Campus Arms of Hope-Medina Campus thanks the Wayfaring in June. Johnson Street brought 32 people and worked for Strangers for visiting in August and blessing our children four days clearing land and assisting with the construc- with new clothes, school supplies and a great lunch. They tion of our new chapel. They also prepared dinner, led also let everyone take a picture on their cool motorcycles! worship and hosted a beautiful devotional for the entire campus (150 people).

Buckingham Church of Christ from Garland came to the $UPV RI +RSH0HGLQD &DPSXV DQG ZRUNHG H[WUHPHO\ hard for 4 days doing a variety of jobs. They cleared land, Thank you to Mount Comfort Church of Christ (Fayette- cleaned roadways and cooked dinner for the entire cam- ville, AR) for serving at the Arms of Hope - Boles Cam- pus. Thank you Buckingham! SXV9ROXQWHHUVEXLOWDGHFNDQGVZLQJVWH[WXUHGZDOOV cleaned driveways, led devotionals and VBS and cooked meals for our children. What a blessing for our residents!

Thank you Woodmont Hills (Nashville, Tennessee) for traveling to the Arms of Hope-Medina Campus in June! Arms of Hope-Medina Campus thanks the Stillwater Woodmont brought 60 people and stayed for 9 days work- Church for volunteering during Spring Break. Forty peo- ing outside (clearing land, cleaning buildings and clearing ple participated in this “family mission trip.” Everyone out river beds), cooked meals for our campus, cheered for worked hard and even the smallest children had jobs to our high school seniors at their graduation, helped at the do! This group organized a “Spa Night” for our Together Arms of Hope Outreach Ministry Character Camp in San Program moms, cleared land, washed fences and side- Antonio and led all of our residents in amazing nights of walks, cleaned cottages and prepared dinner for our entire worship and devotionals. Woodmont is truly a blessing campus. to Arms of Hope. 19 Reaching Generations Bammel Church of Christ from Houston came and worked &RPPXQLW\ %LEOH &KXUFK  IURP 6DQ $QWRQLR 7H[DV at the Arms of Hope-Medina Campus in July. They stayed brought 75 volunteers to the Arms of Hope-Medina Cam- a week and worked outside in the heat while establishing pus in July. They worked on several projects including: some great relationships with our residents. They also clearing land, moving rocks and dirt and cleaning our cot- cooked a great meal for the campus and led everyone in a tages from top to bottom. They also cooked dinner for devotional. Bammel, thank you for serving our children! the campus and led our residents in an amazing night of worship and learning.

Thank you to Champions Church of Christ (Houston, 7H[DV  IRU VHUYLQJ WKH$UPV RI +RSH0HGLQD &DPSXV in June! Champions has been visiting our campus for a 2Q 6DWXUGD\ 2FWREHUWK WKH7H[DV &RUYHWWH$VVRFLDWLRQ number of years coordinating and leading Vacation Bible from San Antonio visited the Arms of Hope-Medina Cam- Schools for our kids. This year, 22 people came and led pus bringing corvettes for the residents to marvel at and a “Around the World with Jesus” for 30 of our younger res- special donation. Thank you for supporting our mission! idents (aged 3-12). Champions also cooked a wonderful dinner and led a devotional for the entire campus. What a great week of learning and fun for our children!

On June 27th, over 200 residents and guests at Arms of Hope-Medina Campus were blessed with a special treat! In August, First Colony Church of Christ brought over The Pepperdine singing group, “Won by One,” took time 50 young adults and families for a weekend retreat at the out of their busy summer schedule to sing for and spend Arms of Hope-Medina Campus. They stayed on cam- time with our families. Also in attendance were members pus, conducted spiritual growth classes and had an amaz- from the Kerrville Church of Christ as well as Johnson ing time of communion on top of Medina Mountain. We Street Church of Christ from San Angelo. Johnson Street were so blessed to host such an amazing group. Please was on campus for a one week mission trip. Thank you consider an Arms of Hope campus as a destination for “Won by One” for your amazing singing and to Johnson your retreat or ministry meetings. Street for your heart for service. ArmsofHope.org 20 'DOODV%HQHÀW*DOD +RXVWRQ%HQHÀW*DOD

From left to right - Representative Dan Branch, Denver Moore, Curtis Bedrich, AOH Board Chairman, presenting Mike Stacey Branch and Ron Hall. Calvert with the Thomas K. Matthews Service Award. On September 24, 2011, over 1000 supporters gathered at On October 6, 2011, 300 guests attended the annual Arms the Hilton Anatole in Dallas for the Arms of Hope Reaching of Hope Reaching Generations Gala and Auction at the Generations Gala and Auction. Ron Hall & Denver Moore, Hilton Americas-Houston. The audience was addressed DXWKRUVRI1HZ

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Thank you to all of the golfers who played in the Thank you to all of the golfers who played in the Arms of Hope Dallas Charity Golf Drive on Mon- Arms of Hope Houston Charity Golf Drive on Mon- day, May 23, 2011. More than 200 golfers enjoyed GD\ -XQH   (YHU\RQH HQMR\HG D IXQÀOOHG the day at the beautiful Woodbridge Golf Club. day at the Woodlands Country Club Palmer Course.

21 Reaching Generations Memorials Received 2/28/11-11/30/11 Abston, Edna Ron Dickerson & Family Bernard, Grace Opal Clapp Cauthorn, Bill David & Nancy Ballard Baker, Ricky David & Carolyn Huff Brown, Merry Doug & Jane Tinkle Adams, James Trudi Allison Berry, Alton Louise Wren Little Chalk, Bonnie Minnie Harris Baker, Sue Royce & Mary Rhoades Brownlee, Adele James & Harlene Cawyer $OH[DQGHU-HUUL+LOOV Richard Batten Bills, James L. Donald Brooks Chaney, Bill Randy & Barbara Nicholson Wesley & Sue Burks Ray Beran Leonard & Myra Kent Monty & Jenny Daffern $OH[DQGHU-HVVLH Mary Cartwright Birmingham, Neal Bruce, Jr., Marvin Choate, Frances Jim & Catherine Gray David & Ann Corbin Floyd & Faye Kirkland Gene & Coleta Bruce Gene & Joan Mann Lanny & Melba Greer Bill & Barbara Fitzgerald 0D[ :DQGD:RPDFN Bryan, Pauline Christian, Mary Ann Glendon & Brenda Womble John Hills Black, Dorris Dennis Doggett Clyde & Margaret Allen, Darrell W. Jerry & Nancy Hudson 5H[ 0DOLVVD%DXJK Buckner, Marlene Brimer, Sr. Don & LeNita Allen Gary & Nelda Lyons Blackwell, Carolyn Jo Harris Christian, Mary Jo Allen, Dorothy L. E. & Nancy Parker Wilson & Sherry Reed Virgie Hopson Clyde & Margaret Henry & Ella Vonne West Doris Stevens Blakely, Tom Joel & Johnnie Parker Brimer, Sr. Allen, Ed Stephen & Barbara Zamets Bobby & Peggy Slaughter Don & Sue Sample H. D. Ellard Mrs. L. T. Lawrence Whitehouse Church of Christ Nolan & Pat Graham Buckner, Jr., Benjamin B. Clark, Barbara Jean Almand, Al Baker, Vivian Blankenship, Helen Tully & Darlene Shahan Beatrice Arnold H. D. Ellard Bobby & Glenda Fowler John Paul & Mary Burditte, Melinda Clark, Connie Amidon, Dale Houston Family Blankenship Scott & Rachel Williams Beatrice Arnold William & Vanda Powers Ballard, John Blankenship, Johnnie Burge, Ellen Clark, Jack Amthor, Kathy Madeline Dutton John Paul & Mary Jerry & Ruth Ann Jones James & Candace Lewis Sue Baker Ballard, Pam Blankenship Harvey Lynn & Patsy Milton Clark, Lenera Anderson, Jack Frank & Barbara Rodgers Blevins, Bill Burke, Betty Floyd & Pat Stumbo Randy & Barbara Nicholson Barksdale, Carol Decatur Church of Christ Don & Sue Burke Clark, Myrlene Besse Anderson, Kenneth Shirley Walters Bodd, Dorothy Burke, Grady Don Dennis Doggett Lewis Anderson Barloco, Coronal Ellis Robert & Crystal Andrews Jerry Sheridan &OD[WRQ-LPP\ Anthens, R. Steve Kay Marcus Boehle, Merlin Burke, John David 5H[ 0DOLVVD%DXJK Scott & Rachel Williams Barloco, Ronny Nancy Hayward Jodeen Aven Clay, Sadie T. Arbuckle, Charlie E. Kay Marcus Bond, Gail Joshua Burke Linda Rodriguez Jo Harris Barnes, Barbara Boots & Judy Harris Philip Burke Clubb, Daniel Don & Sue Sample Phil & Glenda Houston Bonham, Hazel Jerry Sheridan Jim & Carolyn Black Archer, Woody Barnes, Lorayne Jimmy & Robbie Chalk Burke, Samuel Paul 'DOH 1LFKROH.QR[ Don & Sue Burke Kevin & Lisa Green & Family Kevin & Nathalie McDonald Jerry Sheridan Clubb, Elise Arhns, Bernice Barnes, Nancy John & Teresa Scott Burns, Doris Jim & Carolyn Black Buford & Charlene Koehler Robert & Crystal Andrews Tommy & Charlotte Wade Billie Wood 'DOH 1LFKROH.QR[ Armstrong, Joe Art & Gayle Burns Borel, Mary Burns, Evelyn Coggin, Maude Jo Harris Barnes, Ted Bill & Jackie Green Phil & Glenda Houston David & Nancy Ballard Armstrong, Nellie J. Billy & Jo Hawkins Mickey & Shawna Spencer Burton, Emmitt Cole, Daniel Virgie Hopson Barrier, Roberta Boss, Thomas O. 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C. & Linda Gilbert Larry & Judy Jenssen Tina Davis Reba Sorrells Dickerson, R. Steven Edwards, Nancy Ellen Denise Zahn Glenn, James Cravens, Lindsey Bartine Dickerson Randy & Barbara Nicholson )R[-% Robert & Pat Harper 5H[ 0DOLVVD%DXJK Hope Lane Grayson Edwards, Richard “Bud” Charles & Linda Westerfeld Godwin, Bernard Hollis Crawley, Kaleb Dickerson, Ronald J. Mike & Rebecca Cavalier Frahm, Edith Harvey Lynn & Patsy Milton Paul & Lynne Payne Lagene Bayless Elliott, Lovena Patricia Carnes Goldback, Emma Cromartie, William Sgt. Norm Cobb Peggy Plew Frazier, Glenda Virginia Canellis Bill & Lily Abston Bartine Dickerson & Family Ellis, James Robert & Crystal Andrews Goldsmith, James Crone, Kenneth Fraternal Order of Doug & Daisy Bickenbach Freeman, Jerland Robert Houts Charles & Gayle Payne Police - Nebraska Glendon & Brenda Womble Eugene, Letha & Hope Gonzales, Cecilia Cuevas, Thayne Hope Lane Grayson Ellis, Kenneth B. 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Larry Dean Duke, Rosa Kelly & Virginia Chapman Ted Gaw Halfmann, Mary Kay Ann Holloway Mary Baggett Randy & Sherri Chapman Jack & Dorinda Gaw, Jr. Jim & Sandy Bednar Lynn Hyland Linda Cause Curtis & Deborah Jennings Joey & Shannon Haston Hall, Mary Ann John & Judy Jones Dumas, Rose Marie Alcorn Fipps, Tate 'DYLG -DQLFH0D\ÀHOG Robert Hall Courtney & Elaine King Dennis Doggett 5H[ 0DOLVVD%DXJK John & Darlene McMahan Hallmark, Al Jerry & Sue McAlister Dunn, Betty Fisher, Patsy Macie & Connie Tate Jack & Brenda Sawyer Jeffrey Meador 5LFKDUG .DWK\%DELQHDX[ Runez Pruitt Joe & Betty Troop Hamberlin, Frankie Randy & Barbara Nicholson Dunn, Evelyn Flatt, Bill Joe & Trish Wright John & Myrna Bradley Mims Reed Karnes City CoC Ed & Evelyn Greenlee Seth & Ashley Wright Debbe Clem Davis, Pat Dunn, Joel L. Fletcher, Linda *HRUJH5H[ Frank & Debra Kirby 23 Reaching Generations Chuck & Mindy Nichols E. L. & Carol Phelps E. 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Hill, Jr. Family Charles & Jeanene Bare Knott, Sr., Alfred Virgie Hopson Patsy Williamson Janet Rayes Robert & Shirley Logan Lee Knott Don & Sue Sample Hayes, Vivian Cowan Cliff & Sandra Richter Phyllis Moller 5H[ 0DOLVVD%DXJK Hanna, Lucrecia Grayson Square Health Care Carroll & Eunice Robertson Virgil & Dorrace Poe John & Johnnie Caldwell Don & Sandra McDonald Center Staff Guy & Joan Scogin, Jr. Gwen Riddle Kate Dimmitt Kevin & Nathalie McDonald Heath, Louise Carla Springer Jim & Tami Weaver David & Carol Gillians Hanz, Ila Mae J. D. & Runez Pruitt Woman’s Club of Hutcheson, Tom John & Alice Pennington Elmer & Charlene Hanz Hedtke, Blanche Pleasanton Charles & Jeanene Bare Katherine Smith Harmon, Leola 5H[ 0DOLVVD%DXJK +LOO0D[LQH Hutchings, Neil Temple Daily Telegram Glendon & Brenda Womble Helms, Alta 5H[ 0DOLVVD%DXJK Roy & Charlotte Oaks Employees Harper, Faye David & Linda Clay Kevin & Nathalie McDonald Hyman, Dorothy Mae Melanie Zavodnu Bob & Janice Barron Helvey, Douglas Randy & Barbara Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Claude Jones .QR[,ULV Joy Bryson Kenneth & Mary Bendele Unique Arts of Houston Janice, Paul Decatur CoC Karen Collins Tommy & Melanie Foster Hines, Wendell Alta Hargreaves Edwards &DU\ *LQQ\

25 Reaching Generations Frank & Debra Kirby Hoyt Shelley Russell, Eddie Sipriano, Martin Tatum, Carlos Ray & Barbara Rattan, Mary Kay David & Martha Davy Curtis & Lillian Bingham Randy & Barbara Nicholson Meisenhalder Tim & Susan McKinney Catherine Hayes Skirvin, Viola Taylor, Bill Pearson, Marge Raulston, Rozelle Russell, Ronald Clifford Damon & Sally Ball Scott & Rachel Williams Scott & Rachel Williams Sandra Disbrow Aaron & Merilyn Cranford Sliger, Lynda Taylor, Dorothy Mosley Peek, Alma Redden, Sula Sadler, Mary Loma Jean Wynn Don & Sue Burke Gloria Grett Leah Bell Don & Sue Burke Slocomb, Harry Taylor, Edward Perez, Eliaser Reed, Johnny Sanders, Laverne Pat Reese Pryce / Nalls Class Phil & Glenda Houston Milton & Lois Halbert Minnie Harris Smith, Claudette Taylor, J. T. Perkins, Margie Joy & Caroline Royder Sanderson, Alma Harvey Lynn & Patsy Milton Helen South Billie Hightower Reese, Jack Martin Barbara Clark Smith, Douglas Taylor, Johnnie Perry, “Doc” Randy & Barbara Nicholson Mary Ellis Madeline Dutton Helen South Phil & Glenda Houston Reid, Billy Nancy Heathcock Smith, Jim Bob Taylor, Margie Phillips, H. A. Harold & Joyce Allison Betty McGinnis Charley & Nancy Palmer Shirley Roesler Robert & Pat Harper Nicholas & Debra Blesener Carole Pfennig Smith, Matthew Teague, Ron Phillips, Paul Ronnie & Cathrine Brennan Marlene Saunders Johnny & Clara Reese 0D[ :DQGD:RPDFN Randy & Barbara Nicholson First Colony CoC-First TSFSA Super Friends Smith, Shonda Brown Thomason, Thelma Pickett, Sandra Family Group Saunders, Clyde Keith & Charolette Bollman 0DUWKD*ULIÀWK Danny & Bobbye Humphries Dan & Chris Florence Fran Armour Smith, Virginia Bynum Thompson, Alice Essie Pearson Wayne & Marilyn Harrison George & Bonnie Barnard Mickey & Orwinelle Andress Leeon & Donna Pettitt Pilcher, Audry Glenn & Ann Hills David Clark Carlee & Rose Mitchell Thompson, Dwayne Essie Pearson Buddy & Nell Hopson Stephen Clark Jim & Irene Myers Don & Cheryl Davis Pittman, David Joyce Ledger Ray Eubank 6PLWK

27 Reaching Generations Milligan, Ellan Tamara Heironimus Jason & Julia Page Powers, Leon & Maydel Smith, Sarah Nell Harvey Lynn & Patsy Milton Moore Family, Robert Page, Emily Robert & Crystal Andrews Kay Forbes Milligan, Henry & Ellan Scott & Rachel Williams Jason & Julia Page Prestien, Scott & Denola Taylor, Kim Harvey Lynn & Patsy Milton Moravec, Mr. & Mrs.John Page, Jacob Robert & Crystal Andrews Don & Sue Burke Milton, Harvey Lynn Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Cranford Jason & Julia Page Pryce, Steve Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Henry & Ellan Milligan Nilsen, Charles Partin, Benny Robert & Crystal Andrews Scott & Rachel Williams Milton, Harvey Lynn & Patsy Linda Romer George & Melinda Reece, Mr. & Mrs. David Welch, Pat Henry & Ellan Milligan Nilsen, Jan Strickland Scott & Rachel Williams Gary & Vicki Cunningham Milton, Robert Wayne & Linda Romer Patterson, Vernon & Nobie Riddle, Bill Wilks, Wayne & Pat Glenda Ortowski, Dorian Pauline Trawick Mackenzie & Jana Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. G. Keith Henry & Ellan Milligan M. A. & Billie Fennell Pepin, Paul Roper Family, Randy Bickham, Jr. Moore, Georgia Ortowski, Ronny Scott & Rachel Williams Tonya Head Womble, Glendon &Brenda Barbara Johnson M. A. & Billie Fennell Phillips, Mary Jo Slaughter, John Lee Harvey Lynn & Patsy Milton Moore, Katrina Page, Carrie Eleanor Horstman Scott & Rachel Williams

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