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…
Foster Kids are Rocket Ships
Raise your hand if you’ve ever considered becoming a foster parent but thought “I could never do that because I’d get too attached and it…
Why Foster Care Matters to You
Foster Care matters to me, and I think it should matter to you too. I never wanted to be a foster parent. It’s not that…
How to become a foster parent in 7 easy steps.
The process of becoming a foster parent can be scary and full of unknowns, but we’re here to help. Here are the steps to become…
Foster Care is Brave
“Want to know the truth about bravery? When we think about bravery and courage, we often imagine those moments from movies. A hero is up…