Pay It Forward 2022

$401,274
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116% of $350,000 goal
502
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This campaign ended on October 18, 2022, but you can still make a gift to Methodist Home for Children by clicking here!
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An Anonymous DonorGod is GOOD! An anonymous family has given this match because of how faithful God has been in their lives and they want that for our youth and families! matched $1,500

An Anonymous DonorMethodist Orphanage/MHC Alumni Association is proud to support their "HOME" and give back to honor those who supported them when they lived on campus matched $2,000

An Anonymous DonorStuart and Nelle Schantz pray for a world where love wins; where kids and families wouldn’t have the trials and tribulations that they face right here in our community. They believe MHC can and does offer a meaningful light and measurable benefit to children and families matched $2,500

An Anonymous DonorEarly Bird Match from an Anonymous donor who has assisted with our kids medical and dental needs - matched $3,000

An Anonymous DonorMarnie and Jerod Cohen believe MHC provides hope, direction and God's love to make a lasting impact in a child's life matched $5,000

An Anonymous DonorBob and Joan Wimmer adopted two children early in their lives and wanted to pay it forward for others to foster and adopt matched $5,000

An Anonymous DonorJanie and Carter Jordan give because that is what we were raised and blessed to do. Our family has always had a big heart for MHC. We look for ways to help to those who can’t help themselves matched $5,000

An Anonymous DonorGeorgia and Art Nivison of The Nivison Family Foundation believe in the importance of higher education. They want our youth to have that opportunity through MHC's HELP program matched $7,500

An Anonymous DonorBoard Member Joe Mann and his wife Ann believe that what MHC does is proven to WORK and that children should always come first matched $10,000

An Anonymous DonorSarah and Matt White say "How fortunate are we to have faith and a loving place to grow up. Isn't that what we want for every child?" matched $10,000

An Anonymous DonorAn anonymous investor states "Our society has failed too many children and the cost is not just a financial or societal burden. The greatest cost is the loss we bear from the fullness of a life that was never realized. If we aren't changing lives early, then we cannot escape the costs later. I believe MHC does an amazing job for so many at-risk young people and families. It is perhaps the highest form of service to Christ we can give. matched $12,000

An Anonymous DonorMHC Board of Directors - who invest in changing lives and giving young people the foundation of a safe, healthy and hopeful future matched $12,000

An Anonymous DonorAn anonymous donor states "It's a privilege to be part of what MHC does, I can't do it by myself but I can be part of a bigger effort to change someone's life" matched $15,000

An Anonymous DonorWill Lampe of Lampe and Malphrus Lumber Co says he felt a calling in his heart to help children have the best future possible. I have recently become a parent and my heart goes out to the little ones, someone has to fight for them! I just want to help them all! matched $20,000

An Anonymous DonorA faithful couple invests in older youth who are aging out of the foster care system! They believe in education, support and mentoring to help kids become independent matched $25,000

An Anonymous DonorAn Anonymous Guardian Angel says that it's an honor to share their treasures with MHC. It's God's call to do so. They have a special place in their hearts for kids. They believe that it doesn't matter what denomination we are, we serve one God matched $50,000
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An Anonymous DonorThe Bone Suckin' Sauce King of the Cape Open King Mackerel Tournament gave $7,500
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The advocate who tracks the largest sum of gifts by midnight on October 18 will win a $100 VISA gift card (besides Polly and Jeannie!)
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  You DID It!  

You met every challenge, ever match. 

Thank you for believing and giving so generously. 

We can't wait to see the lives you change through your gifts. 



*  Your gift is matched, dollar for dollar!  *

It starts with love.

Beyond that, it might be a warm home, daily mealtimes, rules to live by, stories at bedtime.

You can't put a price on childhood security. You can never pay it back in full.

But you can pay it forward. 


Someone did it 121 years ago for her – the first child through our doors.



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group homes – sometimes you can't live at home. We provide group homes for kids who need a safe place to live and learn new skills, manage behaviors, catch up in school, and find hope – ultimately with the goal of returning to family or living on their own.   

foster care – children come into foster care with histories of neglect, trauma, or abuse. Some have been separated from siblings; others have been moved from home to home. Foster homes offer compassion and specialized care as children transition into permanent homes through reunification, kinship care, or adoption.

family preservation – by the time they reach our family preservation team, parents are in crisis. They may be struggling with addiction, mental illness, employment, or housing problems. They’re at risk of losing their children to foster care – or they have, already. We want to keep families together whenever possible, and reunify them when positive change is made. 

education – it starts with preschoolers in early childhood services, and continues through middle and high school with one-on-one teachers in our group homes, all the way to our higher-education assistance program (trade certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree, even master's degree).


429 days ago by Jeannie Faris Norris

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Gradhat icon2%Alumni
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John Taylor Willis
Methodist Orphanage/MHC Alumni Association is proud to support their "HOME" and give back to honor those who supported them when they lived on campus photo
Methodist Orphanage/MHC Alumni Association is proud to support their "HOME" and give back to honor those who supported them when they lived on campus
James Amy photo
James Amy
Ruth M Bartholomew photo
Ruth M Bartholomew
Sandy Smith photo
Sandy Smith
Bob and Joan Wimmer adopted two children early in their lives and wanted to pay it forward for others to foster and adopt photo
Bob and Joan Wimmer adopted two children early in their lives and wanted to pay it forward for others to foster and adopt
Georgia and Art Nivison of The Nivison Family Foundation believe in the importance of higher education. They want our youth to have that opportunity through MHC's HELP program photo
Georgia and Art Nivison of The Nivison Family Foundation believe in the importance of higher education. They want our youth to have that opportunity through MHC's HELP program
Marnie and Jerod Cohen believe MHC provides hope, direction and God's love to make a lasting impact in a child's life photo
Marnie and Jerod Cohen believe MHC provides hope, direction and God's love to make a lasting impact in a child's life
Ronda Williams photo
Ronda Williams
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Whitney Holloman

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An Anonymous Guardian Angel says that it's an honor to share their treasures with MHC. It's God's call to do so. They have a special place in their hearts for kids. They believe that it doesn't matter what denomination we are, we serve one God photo
An Anonymous Guardian Angel says that it's an honor to share their treasures with MHC. It's God's call to do so. They have a special place in their hearts for kids. They believe that it doesn't matter what denomination we are, we serve one God
Heart icon matched a total of $50,000
A faithful couple invests in older youth who are aging out of the foster care system! They believe in education, support and mentoring to help kids become independent photo
A faithful couple invests in older youth who are aging out of the foster care system! They believe in education, support and mentoring to help kids become independent
Heart icon matched a total of $25,000
Will Lampe of Lampe and Malphrus Lumber Co says he felt a calling in his heart to help children have the best future possible. I have recently become a parent and my heart goes out to the little ones, someone has to fight for them! I just want to help them all! photo
Will Lampe of Lampe and Malphrus Lumber Co says he felt a calling in his heart to help children have the best future possible. I have recently become a parent and my heart goes out to the little ones, someone has to fight for them! I just want to help them all!
Heart icon matched a total of $20,000
An anonymous donor states "It's a privilege to be part of what MHC does, I can't do it by myself but I can be part of a bigger effort to change someone's life" photo
An anonymous donor states "It's a privilege to be part of what MHC does, I can't do it by myself but I can be part of a bigger effort to change someone's life"
Heart icon matched a total of $15,000
An anonymous investor states "Our society has failed too many children and the cost is not just a financial or societal burden. The greatest cost is the loss we bear from the fullness of a life that was never realized. If we aren't changing lives early, then we cannot escape the costs later. I believe MHC does an amazing job for so many at-risk young people and families. It is perhaps the highest form of service to Christ we can give. photo
An anonymous investor states "Our society has failed too many children and the cost is not just a financial or societal burden. The greatest cost is the loss we bear from the fullness of a life that was never realized. If we aren't changing lives early, then we cannot escape the costs later. I believe MHC does an amazing job for so many at-risk young people and families. It is perhaps the highest form of service to Christ we can give.
Heart icon matched a total of $12,000
MHC Board of Directors - who invest in changing lives and giving young people the foundation of a safe, healthy and hopeful future photo
MHC Board of Directors - who invest in changing lives and giving young people the foundation of a safe, healthy and hopeful future
Heart icon matched a total of $12,000
Sarah and Matt White say "How fortunate are we to have faith and a loving place to grow up. Isn't that what we want for every child?" photo
Sarah and Matt White say "How fortunate are we to have faith and a loving place to grow up. Isn't that what we want for every child?"
Heart icon matched a total of $10,000
Board Member Joe Mann and his wife Ann believe that what MHC does is proven to WORK and that children should always come first photo
Board Member Joe Mann and his wife Ann believe that what MHC does is proven to WORK and that children should always come first
Heart icon matched a total of $10,000
Georgia and Art Nivison of The Nivison Family Foundation believe in the importance of higher education. They want our youth to have that opportunity through MHC's HELP program photo
Georgia and Art Nivison of The Nivison Family Foundation believe in the importance of higher education. They want our youth to have that opportunity through MHC's HELP program
Heart icon matched a total of $7,500
The Bone Suckin' Sauce King of the Cape Open King Mackerel Tournament photo
The Bone Suckin' Sauce King of the Cape Open King Mackerel Tournament
Gave $7,500 during a Challenge!

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