They Are Not “Out There”
Written by: Harris MurrayThere is a phrase that helps put into perspective my own whining, especially when it is, in all honesty, quite petty. “Nothing…
Labels to Leaps
by Rev. Elliot M. Smith, PresidentHave you ever had a label placed on you by others? As adults, we have the tools and emotional maturity…
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…
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…
Give the gift of courage!
Education ReadinessRemember 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…
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…
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…
Turning Darkness into Light
by Rev. Elliot M. Smith, PresidentSweet summertime, “the good ole days.” Maybe you remember your salty, sun-kissed face after a fun-filled day doing all of…
Be a HERO for Kids like David
Be a Hero.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…