Month: August 2022

Happy Myra Brockette Day!

You might not recognize the name Myra Brockette, but it is the name of a hero.

On August 17, 1920, an 11-year-old Myra deposited $1.06 into a bank account. Little did she know then that her deposit would one day amount to $1.5 million providing college education for young adults living at Christā€™s Haven.

Myra lived a humble life and diligently made small deposits for 80 years growing her savings. She came upon Christā€™s Haven while trying to donate a used musical instrument. After learning more about the organization and connecting to the mission as a child growing up in poverty unable to attend college herself, Myra made a decision. She would donate her estate to Christā€™s Haven with the sole purpose of funding secondary education expenses.

What began as an simple act in 1920 resulted in generosity that would impact lives at Christā€™s Haven for generations. Just like the 2021 college graduate in this photo.

Every August 17 we celebrate Myra Brockette Day and her generosity that began so many years ago!