Labels to Leaps
by Rev. Elliot M. Smith, President Have you ever had a label placed on you by others? As adults, we have the tools and emotional maturity to deal with such…
Defying the Odds: A New Hope & A New Start
Graduation is bittersweet for seniors in our residential program. It’s a time of celebration and a time of anticipation, a time of reflection, and a time of change. And thanks…
A Helping Hand Made All the Difference
The Building Families program provides families with an in-home service designed to equip parents and guardians with the tools they need to teach their children appropriate behaviors and improve their…
Give the gift of courage!
Remember the joy and excitement of back-to-school shopping? Inhaling the smell of a fresh box of crayons. The pep in your step from a new backpack on your shoulders. The…
A Bright Start
Last month we celebrated our 6th annual graduating class of Thornwell’s four-year-old kindergarten program (4K) – the Class of 2019! It was also the second graduating class of Thornwell’s three…
Thornwell Life | 2019 Volume 2
This issue of Thornwell Life features stories from the annual 3K and 4K graduation, residential program seniors, and a Building Families success story. The newsletter also shares the hope of…
Turning Darkness into Light
by Rev. Elliot M. Smith, President Sweet summertime, “the good ole days.” Maybe you remember your salty, sun-kissed face after a fun-filled day doing all of your favorite things….
Be a HERO for Kids like David
by Rev. Elliot M. Smith, President Eight-year-old David never slept in pajamas. He wouldn’t even get under the covers. Instead, he would lie down on top of the comforter, sleeping…
First Thing to do When a Child is Placed in Your Home
The first moments when you meet a new child are critical. The first impression that the child has of you and your home can set the tone for the relationship…