Month: August 2024

Christ’s Haven Kids Embrace Adventure at Pine Cove Camps

Several youth from Christ’s Haven experienced unforgettable summer memories at Pine Cove Summer Camp. From splashing in the pool and playing sports to horseback riding and soaring on ziplines, there were all kinds of adventures. It was a week filled with fun, friendship, and memories that will last a lifetime.

This was all made possible by the generosity of Pine Cove Camps and Restoration Church. A group of members at Restoration Church put together a silent auction to raise funds specifically for Christ’s Haven youth to attend Pine Cove. Thank you!

Going away to camp is more than just a break from the norm—it’s a chance to have childhood experiences that every kid deserves. Whether it’s swimming, ziplining, or just hanging out with new friends, these moments of normalcy are so important for emotional and spiritual growth.

Christ’s Haven Chosen For Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant

We’re proud to be selected for The Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant, thanks to local Starbucks partners in our community.

Neighborhood Grants strengthen longstanding and newly established community connections that partners are nurturing and building as community champions, all in service of our neighborhoods. The organizations nominated in this round are empowering youth, fighting hunger, uplifting families, addressing homelessness and promoting environmental stewardship. You can find more information about the Neighborhood Grants on Starbucks Stories.

We’re grateful for the support in providing normalcy, dignity, and hope to the youth we serve at Christ’s Haven.

Left to Right:

Sarah Alexander – Store Manager, Starbucks, Deanna Estrada – Store Manager, Starbucks, Dawn Williams – Regional Director, Starbucks, Becky Rasbeary – VP of Development, Chris’ts Haven, Megan Allemand – Development Manager, Christ’s Haven, Kaleigh Lopez – District Manager, Starbucks

Christ’s Haven Statewide Presentations

 
Staff have recently participated in local and statewide opportunities to share about Christ’s Haven programs.
 
Maddie Churchman, VP of Programs, gave a presentation to the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards.
 
She was able to share with the boards about Christ’s Haven’s trauma-informed, family model of care for displaced youth and how Christ’s Haven can serve as an option outside of traditional foster care. 
 
Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards’ (TCCWB) mission is to support a statewide network of volunteers concerned with the welfare of children, especially those suffering from abuse and neglect.
 
Dr. Vivian Dorsett, College & Career Readiness Manager, attended the Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) Town Hall in Tarrant County along with a young adult from Christ’s Haven’s supervised independent program.
 
They were both able to share perspectives about the experiences and needs for young adults aging out of foster care.