Legacy | A Publication of Lena Pope Legacy | Winter 2013 | Page 2

Gratefulness Holiday Giving Opportunities Each year, Lena Pope Home has dozens of inquiries from good-hearted people looking for ways to help fill the holiday gaps for the children and families we “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of serve. Here are some ways for you to be an angel thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” this holiday season. Gilbert K. Chesterton Todd A. Landry, Executive Director Dear Friends, Adopt an Angel Little ones of all ages love the thrill of a holiday gift. If Gilbert is correct and thanks are the highest form of thought, then this edition of Legacy is the highest form of our newsletter we’ve ever produced. It seems appropriate, particularly at this time of year, to express our thankfulness to all of our supporters. Without you, our mission to help Our angel forms make it easy to please any age child with his own wishes and sizes. create hope, happiness, and success for children and families would not be possible. Whether a Adopt a Family toddler receiving play therapy, a young child in our Early Learning Center, an elementary student From single parent families to multi-generational greatest needs are selected for this special holiday at Chapel Hill Academy, a teenager in the alternative education program, or a family in counseling, households, choosing to adopt a family during the “adoption.” If you would like to support our children your support enables these children and families to grow stronger, which ultimately benefits us all season can address many needs. These lists may and families during this holiday season or during with better neighborhoods and better neighbors. include basic bedding, a holiday meal, and special the coming year, please contact Sonya Curry at gifts under the tree for everyone. Families with the 817-255-2616 or [email protected] Lena Pope has existed for over 80 years, and we continue to do so only because our community wants us to. We exist because our community believes in the power of helping children achieve their potential and the powerful future that will result. And, we exist because of the trust you have Board Officers in us to meet the needs of these children and their families. Julie Piggott — President Pam Pigman — Vice President In the past twelve months, we have served more children and families than ever before in our Kathryn Arnold — Treasurer history. And we did it because of you and the support you gave so freely. While it does not seem Laura Wood — Secretary enough, on behalf of the thousands of children and families who are stronger and smarter today than before, we thank you. The mission of Lena Pope Home is to help create hope, happiness and Todd A. Landry success for children and families. Legacy is published by Lena Pope Home, Inc., a non-profit agency. As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome. Birdies for Charity has always been a very loyal supporter of Lena Pope Home. Pictured after the wrap-up breakfast are Tournament Chairman Bobby Patton, Alex Armstrong, Katherine Morris and Colonial Vice President Joe Monteleone.