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…
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…