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1/27/2012 Thank You to Our 2011 Friends of Children!

At our Annual Board Meeting last night we honored our "Friends of Children," individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to help us care for our kids.  Thank you to our wonderful Friends of Children -- and to all of you who support our mission every day.

 2011 Friends of Children

Church
St. Aidan's Episcopal Church


Accepting the award on behalf of St. Aidan's is Johnny Wells, Mike Owens, Robbie Dillon, Rev. Warren Miedke, and Rev. Justin Lindstrom.


Corporation
Woodforest National Bank and
Woodforest Charitable Foundation


Suzie, one of our kids who has lived with us for 3 years, presents the Friend of Children award to Kim Marling, Executive Director and Vice President of Woodforest Charitable Foundation

Club/Civic Group
The Yellow Rose Chapter of the National Charity League

Accepting the award for the Yellow Rose Chapter are Karen Gentilini, Sharon Thomas, Kate Thomas, Audrey Gray, Kara Danford, Emma Mathieu and Gia Gentilini, with Diana Danford behind the camera for this photo.

Professional Services
Dr. Terrence O'Keefe


Presenting the award to Dr. O'Keefe, Karla, and Cheryl is John, who has lived with us for nearly seven years.


Community Partner
Cotillion Connection


Billy, who has lived with us for seven years, presents the award to Deslie Piercy.

 

We also recognized two other Friends of Children who were unable to be present for the award presentation.

Foundation
Houston Endowment, Inc.


Ginny Hargrave and Elaine Petranek visited Houston Endowment to present Leslie Wang (center) with the Friend of Children: Foundation Award.


From the Heart
Pat Dunaway

Ms. Pat is one of our wonderful volunteers.  She tutors our kids and is an amazing role model, and friend, to several of our girls, including Brittani. 

We love our Friends of Children...thank you all!

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